The Green Climate Fund (GCF)—a critical element of the historic Paris Agreement—is the world’s largest climate fund mandated to support low-emission, climate-resilient development pathways. As an operating entity of the financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF contributes to the goal of keeping an average global temperature rise well below two degrees Celsius. The Fund seeks to engage the Process Improvement Consultant to join its team at the headquarters in Songdo, Republic of Korea, for an initial 160 days over an 8-month period.

Role

The process improvement consultant will support the Operations Control Manager in driving the Secretariat’s operational excellence program within the context of profound organizational changes and imperative need to apply a risk-based internal control system. She/he will collaborate with cross-divisional teams to successfully drive the implementation of process and controls improvement initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities

• Process Analysis: assess current business processes, workflows, and systems to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
• Change impact assessment: evaluate opportunities to transform the baseline process into best-in class within new organizational structure.
• Data Collection and Analysis: gather and analyze data, performance metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to quantify process inefficiencies and track improvements over time.
• Solution Development: collaborate with teams to develop and propose practical solutions, including process redesign, automation, or technology enhancements.
• Change Management: facilitate change management efforts by communicating proposed improvements, obtaining buy-in from stakeholders, and ensuring successful implementation.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects, employing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Total Quality Management (TQM) to drive ongoing process enhancements.
• Training and Documentation: Develop training materials, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation to ensure that optimized processes are effectively adopted and maintained by teams.

Required experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven at least 10-year experience in process improvement, business process reengineering, or related roles. (7 years if holder of a master’s degree)
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or TQM. Certification in these methodologies is desirable.
• Familiarity with process automation and technology solutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, interpret, and present data.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to work collaboratively across departments.
• Change management expertise with the ability to lead and influence others.
• Excellent English

The closing date for applications is 08 May 2024 (KST). Applications submitted after the closing date may not be considered
Applications from women and citizens from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
Please indicate your earliest availability to take up the assigment, and notice-period required, if contracted.