Grade: IS - 3
Deadline: 4 August 2020 (11:59 PM KST)
The mission of the Green Climate Fund (“GCF”, “Fund”) is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their peoples.
Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.
Position Objective
The Editorial Specialist, reporting to the Board Information Manager, is responsible for leading efforts to ensure all Board documents adhere to GCF editorial style, are of a consistently high standard and meet requirements for approved documentation processes.
The Editorial Specialist is part of the Documentation Team within the Office of Governance Affairs and works closely with the Board Support Team, the Board Co-Chairs’ teams and GCF colleagues across other divisions and offices. They also manage a roster of external consultants, including editorial consultants and report writers.
The Editorial Specialist progresses Board document development to effectively and efficiently facilitate the work of the Board. They also provide editorial support for other documents produced by GCF as requested and editorial guidance to GCF staff as needed. Finally, the Editorial Specialist actively supports the work of the Office of Governance Affairs, including the provision of Board and Co-Chair support, the execution of three Board meetings a year, the development of Board documents, and the operationalization of governance processes, among others.
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Required Experience and Qualifications*
*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.
The mission of the Green Climate Fund (“GCF”, “Fund”) is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their peoples.
Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.