Technology Business Partner (Talent Pool)

Grade: IS-3 / IS-4
Deadline: 3 July 2025 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 108,700 for IS-3 / USD 129,400 for IS-4 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable)): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

This is a talent pool announcement for IS3 and IS4-level positions. Candidates who meet the majority of the qualifications but do not fully meet the educational or total full-time work experience requirements for the IS4 level may be considered for an IS3-level position at the discretion of the hiring manager or Division Director.

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.

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. 

Position Objective

The role serves as a strategic leader and primary liaison between the IT department and business units, ensuring that technology initiatives align with organizational goals. This position demands a high level of business acumen, technical expertise, and leadership to shape technology strategies that maximize business value. Responsibilities include business partnering, leading complex IT projects, and overseeing project management functions to ensure the successful execution and delivery of critical initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-oriented, and adept at managing cross-functional collaboration.

Purpose 

Strategic Business Partnering:

• Act as an advisor to business leaders, understanding their strategic goals and translating them into technology solutions. Advise business and IT leaders on new approaches that sustain the quality of IT services/projects/products.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with executive and senior management teams.
• Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of business processes and challenges to proactively identify IT solutions.
• Influence technology adoption and digital transformation strategies across the organization.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and best practices to enhance business capabilities.

Technology strategy and Alignment:

• Collaborate with IT leadership to develop roadmaps and strategies for technology adoption and optimization. Develop and execute projects plans across a range of well-defined and established projects’ elements aligned with broader organizational objectives
• Monitor and analyze business unit performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure that IT initiatives align with organizational objectives and deliver measurable value. Adapt projects/programs initiatives, priorities and methods in response in response to changing client needs and operational/technological conditions

Engagement

Business-IT Partner Management:

• Manage IT governance for the department, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and standards.
• Oversee the financial management of IT costs and budget associated with business departments, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for IT requests, streamlining processes to eliminate duplication of efforts and enhance efficiency. Sustain projects/programs relevance through seamless and comprehensive service to clients.

Change Management and Communication:

• Lead change management efforts to drive successful adoption of new systems and processes.
• Ensure transparent and timely communication with stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop comprehensive training and support plans to facilitate smooth transitions and user adoption.

Delivery

Project Management:

• Manage and supervise IT projects/programs for the business teams, from inception to closure. Sustain projects/programs delivery against established cycles/schedules, while incorporating new policies and procedures and evolving client needs
• Develop detailed project plans, resource allocations, risk assessments, and contingency strategies. Maintain delivery schedules through varying conditions, constraints to resources, and problematic client engagement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, and business stakeholders. Manage cross-team communication to promote effective coordination of service delivery ensuring priorities are aligned.
• Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and ensure that project objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to provide updates, solicit feedback, and drive decision-making. Sustain quality of projects/programs through adaptation to changing operational demands and client feedback.
• Champion project governance practices and ensure adherence to project management methodologies.

Business Analysis and Quality Assurance: 

• Conduct thorough business analysis to understand requirements and assess the impact of proposed technology solutions tailoring projects/programs to reflect thorough understanding of team capacities, organizational priorities, resources, client needs, and operational/technological context
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that solutions meet stakeholder expectations and industry standards. 
• Facilitate testing and validation to maintain high-quality deliverables. 

Vendor and Contract Management: 

• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, ensuring service levels are maintained. 
• Coordinate procurement processes to secure optimal terms and value. 
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement measures to address any service gaps.

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

• Master’s degree in computer science, information systems; MBA or similar postgraduate business qualification or a relevant Bachelor’s degree with an additional 2 years of professional experience.
• At least seven (7) years of professional experience (IS-3) / At least nine (9) years of professional experience (IS-4) in ICT project management and service delivery, with at least four years of experience working directly with senior business leaders.
• At least two years’ experience working in service management or customer service, providing 1^st line or 2^nd line Customer Experience (CX) support to users for both systems, applications and hardware issues.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex, high-impact IT projects.
• Certification in project management (e.g. PRINCE2 and PMP) is mandatory.
• Certification in IT Governance and Enterprise Architecture or ITIL or COBIT is highly desirable.
• Certified qualifications in Data Strategy and Digital Transformation is desirable.
• Knowledge of use of generative artificial intelligence both for productivity tasks and applications.
• Proficiency in project and portfolio management tools.
• Strong business acumen: Knowledge of business processes and operations of Funds in the Climate Finance industry will be an asset
• Ability to develop and deliver long-term strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Fluent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of another UN language an advantage.