Readiness Financial Management Consultant

The consultant will provide financial management and operational support for the Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme at the Green Climate Fund headquarters. Responsibilities include supporting financial activities across the grant cycle, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to improvements in financial management processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of disbursement requests for Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme grants, including reviewing financial documentation, conducting sanctions screening, verifying completeness of submissions, coordinating internal reviews and approval, and supporting workflow processing in relevant systems.
• Support the financial review of Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme proposals, including review of budgets, cost estimates, disbursement schedules, implementation arrangements, fund flow arrangements, audit requirements, and other relevant financial management aspects.
• Assist in reviewing annual and final audited financial statements and the financial sections of progress and completion reports, and support follow-up on outstanding audit, reporting, and financial management issues.
• Support the financial management aspects of grant closure, including the review of final financial reports and final audit reports, verification of outstanding balances and refunds, and completion of required financial actions for grant closure.
• Maintain accurate trackers and portfolio records including disbursement status, PRs, Pos, Country allocations, pending financial actions, grant closure requirements, and relevant updates in GCF systems.
• Contribute to data extraction, validation, consolidation, and analysis to support portfolio reporting, dashboards, management information, and other financial management reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation and updating of financial management guidance, templates, checklists, FAQs, training materials, and other knowledge products, and assist with related consultations and capacity-building activities.
• Support readiness portfolio budget monitoring and financial management, including tracking approved budgets, commitments, execution, disbursements, fund utilization, budget variances, and portfolio-level financial performance, and contributing to related analysis and reporting.
• Contribute to improvements in financial management processes and systems, including testing new features, documenting user feedback, and preparing simple process guidance or job aids.
• Maintain appropriate financial management documentation and records in accordance with GCF standards and procedures, and support the preparation of briefs, operational summaries, and routine reporting for management and relevant teams.
• Perform other related financial management and operational tasks assigned by the Senior Readiness Specialist or DINVS management.

Requirements

• Minimum of master’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial resource management, accounting, internal audit, and project/grant portfolio management, with strong analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge or experience with financial administration tasks such as reviewing documentation, supporting disbursement processes, or maintaining financial or project records is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel and Word); experience with workflow or data systems (e.g., grant management platforms, ERP systems, or similar tools) is an asset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to follow procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong administrative, data, and information management skills, including the ability to maintain organized electronic records and documentation for review and audit purposes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workflow steps simultaneously, demonstrating initiative, reliability, and a proactive approach to follow-up and problem-solving.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners in a professional and service-oriented manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to shifting priorities and operational needs, including willingness to support ad-hoc requests and emerging tasks when required.

Skills

• Financial Resource Management
• Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Project Portfolio Management
• Grant Portfolio Management
• Finance Administration
• Disbursement Processes
• Financial Documentation
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Grant Management Platforms
• ERP Systems
• Data Management
• Information Management
• Workflow Management Skills
• Financial Reporting
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Stakeholder Coordination

Languages

English