Integrity Risk Management Lead

Grade: IS-6
Deadline: 11 December 2025 (11:59 PM KST)
Job Category: International
Salary: USD 171,200 (plus attractive benefits, that include the following allowances (as applicable)): Relocation, dependency, housing, education assistance and home country travel.

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 As we celebrate 10 years of climate action, our portfolio has grown to over USD 19.3 billion across more than 336 projects in over 130 countries[G[1] —demonstrating the transformative power of strategic climate finance at scale. 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 unprecedented public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have unparalleled scale and resources. Our risk appetite and flexibility enable us to bring together diverse partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact.

GCF is seeking talented individuals with a commitment to tackling 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 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 and bringing 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.

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.  Over the past decade GCF has funded 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. Beyond channeling public and private sector investment through diverse financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme equipping countries to increasingly manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.

Interested in more information? 
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers 
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/

Position Objective
Reporting to the Head of IIU, the Integrity Risk Management Lead will lead the development, and implementation of an integrity risk management methodology, integrity risk assessments, including but not limited to, proactive integrity reviews, and monitoring of the implementation of related recommendations. S/he will also lead the development and implementation of IIU-led integrity awareness and capacity-building programs, as well as of the IIU communication activities to ensure the development of effective strategies to prevent and mitigate integrity risks in GCF operations and funded activities.  

The Integrity Risk Management Lead will work closely with the Head of Investigations and Integrity Governance Policy in the IIU and the Department on Risk Management and Compliance in the Secretariat.

Purpose 

• Lead the development and implementation of Proactive Integrity Review (PIR) and other integrity risk assessment work in GCF Funded Activities, including through innovative artificial intelligence systems, and the preparation of appropriate integrity risk mitigation measures.
• Lead the preparation of recommendations for corrective actions and improved controls, effectiveness or efficiency of GCF operations based on the PIR and other integrity risk assessment work, in coordination with the Department on Risk Management and Compliance in the Secretariat
• Identify opportunities to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement integrity risk management strategies that enhance accountability and deter the occurrences of Prohibited Practices.
• Identify and evaluate new and emerging trends and integrity risks and engage GCF internal and external stakeholders in IIU’s integrity risk management initiatives.
• Lead the development and implementation of innovative integrity capacity-building activities and knowledge products for internal and external stakeholders.

Engagement

• Contribute to and support the IIU in consultations and collaboration with multilateral development banks, international finance institutions, and other relevant parties for best practice knowledge sharing in the area of integrity risk assessment and capacity-building.

Delivery

• Ensure the development, implementation, and delivery of Proactive Integrity Reviews and other types of integrity risk assessments, including recommendations and lessons learnt, in accordance with the IIU multi-year workplan and budget.
• Lead the development and implementation of the IIU’s integrity capacity-building strategy, knowledge management and communications strategy and regularly engage with GCF partners to identify optimal capacity-building support.

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

Education:

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, criminology, social sciences, or other related fields.  A first-level university degree plus two years of qualifying professional experience in addition to the minimum requirement may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• Formal qualifications or certifications in accounting and finance (CPA/CIF), internal audit (CIA), project management (MBA), anti-money-laundering (ACAMS), fraud detection (CFE), climate finance or related domains are an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of thirteen (13) years of relevant professional experience in an investigations, audit, or legal role, with focus on development, monitoring, and/or implementation of (integrity) risk management initiatives. Preferably with over five (5) years leading (integrity) risk management work in either public or private sectors.
• Experience working in an international institution is highly desirable.

Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of fraud, corruption and financial crime risk assessment techniques.
• Strong analytical and legal skills with the ability to interpret complex legal and financial information.
• Able to identify and assess integrity risks in an objective manner and provide fair, well-reasoned, and supported guidance.
• Able to lead and manage a team of integrity risk and capacity-building specialists
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly form working relationships and gain credibility across the GCF, Members of the Board, and external partners.
• Excellent drafting and presentation skills.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken.
• Familiarity with other UN languages is an advantage.

Competencies

• High level of integrity and discretion.
• Able to make well-reasoned and considered judgement in complex situations.
• Results-oriented and adaptable individual that can work under strict timelines with minimal supervision.
• An effective communicator and team player with the ability to persuade and influence colleagues to deliver on prescribed goals.

The closing date for application is 11 December 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.