Communications Specialist

Green Climate Fund

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 297 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 16.6 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 able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations. 

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.

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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. 

Position Objective

The Communications Specialist will be responsible for communicating GCF's work by developing and producing GCF's key messages and communication products and undertaking media outreach to shape GCF's public profile and contribute to advancing GCF's external relations strategy.   The Communications Specialist will contribute to the development of media strategy and will support the strengthening of GCF's media approach across international, regional and national levels, whilst developing content that will expand its digital presence.

Purpose 

- Drive the development and execution of GCF's media strategy, representing GCF in media engagements and independently developing relationships with key media outlets at international, regional and national levels to secure coverage of the organization's role within both beneficiary and contributor countries.
- Innovate, originate, develop and produce content for communication products to raise GCF's profile, enhance its brand and inform of its results and achievements, including collecting multimedia and project stories from the field.
- Write, review and edit copy for various audiences (external, internal) and communications channels, including digital, social and media engagement, shaping GCF's external messaging and developing its corporate voice.

Engagement

- Represent GCF with external stakeholders especially media and content partners; develop relationships and engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop, promote and disseminate content. 
- Advise partners on the development of content for use in GCF communications; secure support from them to raise GCF's profile and support its messaging; adapt content that match GCF's objectives and messaging.
- Build and sustains relationships of trust across the Secretariat, coordinate with internal stakeholders in the development of topline corporate messaging for outreach and engagements.

Delivery

- Develop frameworks for communication materials; draft high-quality materials that communicate how GCF works and its impact.
- Monitor media landscape to identify risks and opportunities for GCF and undertake proactive issue management. 
- Develop op-eds, briefing notes, pitches to media, and manage media enquiries. 

Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)

- Advanced university degree in international relations, economics, journalism, communications, etc. or Bachelor's degree plus two (2) additional years of experience.
- At least 9 years of relevant international communications experience and a proven track record of good political judgement, discretion, and strong engagement with media and / or stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain relationships with key partners.
- Experience in working with colleagues from different functions and cultures and solid interpersonal skills.
- Excellent writing and editing skills in English (Native level), as well as oral communication skills in English; knowledge of other languages a plus.
- Experience in digital influence areas preferred.
 
The closing date for application is 06 April 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

*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 to apply.

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