Climate Investment Associate Principal - Africa Region

Climate Investment Associate Principal - Africa Region GCF - Green Climate Fund Incheon National E level Speaks English Application deadline: March 23, 2026 Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool The Climate Investment Associate Principal will provide specialized analytical, coordination, and operational support to the Director of the Africa Region at the Green Climate Fund. This role involves enhancing strategic engagement with African stakeholders, managing high-priority regional initiatives, and coordinating inter-agency partnerships. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation of the Africa Department Programming Strategy and support knowledge management systems. This position requires a commitment to making a measurable difference in climate action through collaboration and effective communication. Candidate Requirements: Master's degree in relevant fields or Bachelor's with additional experience Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience Knowledge of Africa's political and economic context Exceptional drafting and analytical skills Strong interpersonal and cultural sensitivity skills Experience with climate negotiations preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Grade: E Deadline: 23 March 2026 (11:59 PM KST) Introduction The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. The GCF has a portfolio of 336 projects across 134 countries, with a total commitment of USD 19.4 billion to date. In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact. GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment. You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation. You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet. You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds.  Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world. Interested in more information? Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/ About the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart.  GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities. Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures. Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people. Role The Climate Investment Associate Principal, Department of the Africa Region (DAFR), will provide specialized analytical, coordination, and operational support to the Director of the Africa Region and the sub-regional heads within the Department. This role is pivotal in enhancing the department's strategic engagement with African stakeholders, particularly concerning climate finance and the implementation of key operational models. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage high priority regional initiatives, coordinate crucial inter-agency partnerships (including the African Union and UNECA), and serve as the departmental custodian for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and strategic documentation. The Climate Investment Associate Principal is responsible for various technical, analytical and operational tasks across programming cycle. He/she will report to the Director of the Department of Africa and work in partnership with various specialists within the Department. Duties and responsibilities In close cooperation with the Director, the Climate Investment Associate Principal will be responsible, for but not limited to: Support critical stakeholder engagement efforts related to GCF programming and its replenishment cycles, leveraging platforms like the Africa Union Summit, Africa Climate Summit, GCF Africa regional Dialogue, UNFCCC COP and Africa Investment Forum (AIF) to mobilize additional resources and secure strategic alignment Coordinate high-level engagement with key regional partners, including the African Union (AU), the United Na