Green Climate Fund is recruiting for Technology Business Partner (Talent Pool): USD 108,700 for IS-3 / USD 129,400 for IS-4 plus attractive benefits including relocation
Closing Date: 26 November 2025
Green Climate Fund is recruiting for Technology Business Partner (Talent Pool): USD 108,700 for IS-3 / USD 129,400 for IS-4 plus attractive benefits including relocation
Overview
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 Department Director.
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.
GCF country-driven approach ensures that its actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation they 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.
Position Objective
The Technology Business Partner role serves as a strategic leader and primary liaison between the IT department and business units, ensuring that technology initiatives align with organizational goals. The Technology Business Partner 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.
Requirements (Education, experience, technical competencies required of the job)
- Master’s degree in computer science, electronics and communication, 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 5 years of experience working directly with senior business leaders.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex, high-impact IT projects.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PRINCE2) or product management is desirable.
- Certification in the Governance of Enterprise IT is highly desirable.
- Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control is highly desirable.
- 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 strategies and technology roadmaps.
- Fluent written and oral communication skills in English are essential for this position; knowledge of another UN language an advantage.
Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
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