Readiness Financial Management Consultant 2026 Tender

About this tender

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is recruiting a Readiness Financial Management Consultant on an HQ-based assignment at its headquarters in Songdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea. The assignment is for 240 days over a 12-month contract period. The consultant will work under the supervision of the Department of Investment Services (DINVS) and report to the Senior Readiness Specialist. The consultant will provide financial management and operational support for the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme across the grant cycle. Core duties include supporting the processing of disbursement requests (document review, sanctions screening, completeness checks, internal approvals and workflow processing), and supporting the financial review of readiness proposals (budgets, cost estimates, disbursement schedules, fund flow and audit requirements). Further responsibilities include assisting with review of annual and final audited financial statements and financial sections of progress and completion reports, following up on outstanding audit and reporting issues, and supporting grant closure (final financial reports, outstanding balances, refunds). The consultant will maintain portfolio trackers and records in GCF systems, support data extraction and reporting and budget monitoring (approved budgets, commitments, execution, disbursements, variances), and help prepare financial management guidance, templates, training materials and process improvements, including testing new system features.

Bidder eligibility

Minimum master's degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial resource management, accounting, internal audit, and project or grant portfolio management, with strong analytical skills. Basic knowledge or experience with financial administration tasks is desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) is required; experience with workflow or data systems (grant management platforms, ERP systems or similar) is an asset. Strong organizational, communication and coordination skills are required. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged; candidates of all nationalities may apply. No living allowance or relocation support is provided.

How bids are scored

Not disclosed on the posting. The notice states that only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Key requirements

• ✓Experience in financial management of climate finance or multilateral readiness programmes
• ✓Public-sector or international-organisation financial management and reporting expertise
• ✓Ability to deliver defined deliverables and support the hiring unit in Incheon

Relevant sectors

About this sector

Climate fintech funding backs financial products and infrastructure that move capital to climate solutions, from green lending platforms to risk and disclosure tools. Support comes from innovation programmes, development finance and investors. Applicants are usually asked about regulatory approval, data sources and how the product reaches its users.