Associate, Project Development and Implementation, Asia Regional Office
GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.
Asia Regional Office. ROA oversees a diverse portfolio of projects in the South, Southeast, and Central Asia region, aimed at assisting member countries in cultivating sustainable development models to drive their economic growth. Its primary responsibilities entail comprehending the unique requirements of these countries, forging robust partnerships with stakeholders and collaborators involved in regional sustainable development initiatives, and developing projects and programs in policy and/or investment.
** Applicants are required to submit a copy of their undergraduate and (if available) masters academic transcript
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Green Finance and Regional Program Development Specialist, the Regional Program Development Associate supports the Asia Regional Office at all stages of a program development cycle that encompasses (i) origination, (ii) design, (iii) implementation, and (iv) monitoring & evaluation.
The Associate will undertake assignments that are technical and/or administrative in nature. She/he will (i) execute multi-step processes that require the ability to quickly grasp a novel subject matter and formulate innovative solutions, (ii) engage senior staff by identifying issues that impact delivery, and (iii) ensure that the team’s deliverables/services exhibit a consistent quality.
PURPOSE
The Associate will be involved in all stages of a program development cycle (i.e., origination, design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation) and undertake technical and administrative tasks associated with each stage. His/her responsibilities would include:
- Conducting research on regional topics in climate changes and finance, and providing valuable inputs to investment theses, sectoral policies, and project proposals under the guidance of senior staff
- Managing specific outputs within larger projects during the implementation phase and following established processes to deliver outputs effectively, including work planning, stakeholder meetings, procurement, budget management, risk mitigation, and result communication
- Supporting ongoing projects by preparing project documents, coordinating meetings, drafting reports, contributing to knowledge sharing sessions, and responding to requests from country teams.
- Contributing to achieving resource mobilization targets by staying informed about important regional/global announcements and GGGI's project portfolio, and actively participating in originating new regional programs
ENGAGEMENT
The Associate will engage internal and external project stakeholders (e.g., potential partners, consortium members, government counterparts, donor agencies) on the following matters:
- Communicating key decisions between senior staff and the program team, track and remind team members of pending tasks, and respond to routine queries about past decisions or existing documents
- Incorporating relevant information from external stakeholders into GGGI's internal processes including aligning with donor requirements for report formatting, incorporating the needs of government counterparts, and integrating external input into program origination, design, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation
- Providing updates on GGGI's progress to external stakeholders, address recurring items, and responding to requests for existing documents or information in a timely and professional manner
DELIVERY
The Associate will, based on guidance from and supervision of senior staff in the Asia Regional Office,
- Monitor outcomes from major regional/international forums as well as GGGI’s project portfolio in Asia to identify emerging needs of GGGI member countries,
- Support the initial engagement with donors, regional entities, government representatives, and technical/operational partners by organizing meetings/workshops/conferences and helping prepare related documents (e.g., invitation letter, agenda, concept note, slide deck, etc.),
- Conduct research and analysis to draft one or more sections of research memos, technical briefs, Project Idea Notes (PINs), concept notes, funding proposals, corporate brochures, or presentation decks, as applicable,
- Participate in missions to gather baseline data, consult stakeholders, validate assumptions, and assess the political/operational/technical feasibility of successfully delivering the project as developed by the Asia Regional Office and country teams,
- Support the completion of internal reviews and approvals as per GGGI’s Project Cycle Management (PCM) process for idea origination, proposal submission, and project launch,
- Contribute to the setting up and operationalization of a project management unit (e.g., helping draft a project implementation manual for country teams, scheduling regular meetings with donor and/or country teams, preparing reporting templates, etc.),
- Manage the delivery of specific outputs by (i) preparing a work plan, (ii) holding regular meetings with external stakeholders, (iii) procuring competent service providers, (iv) managing the budget and contract(s) related to the output, (v) anticipating and addressing risks, (vi) solving problems of technical or operational nature, and (vii) communicating the results effectively,
- Support the management of on-going projects by (i) preparing documents for the project steering committee or GGGI’s management team, (ii) scheduling/coordinating regional meetings or conferences, (iii) drafting parts of inception/annual/completion reports to be submitted to donor(s), (iv) contributing to internal and external knowledge sharing sessions, either by helping draft technical briefs or prepare slide decks, and (v) responding to ad-hoc requests from country teams,
- Contribute to resource mobilization by keeping track of important announcements, pledges, resolutions, or decisions made in high-level regional/global forums (e.g., ASEAN, G20, UNFCCC, etc.) as well as GGGI’s project portfolio in Asia and, based on this understanding, be actively involved in the origination of new regional programs,
- Undertake specific tasks assigned by senior staff regarding an output’s technical rigor and overall quality (e.g., proofreading documents, verifying the legitimacy/reliability of data sources, identifying basic mistakes or omissions, etc.),
- Maintain a well-organized repository of project documents (e.g., draft reports, letters, agreements, budgets, workplans, meeting minutes, etc.) and exercising strict version control,
- Have an up-to-date knowledge of GGGI processes, standards, and safeguards and following/adhering to them through the program development cycle.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor’s degree in economics, environmental science, finance, international cooperation/development, statistics, or a related discipline,
- 3 years of experience in an international organization preferred (an advanced degree in a related discipline or thesis in relevant topics may be recognized as experience)
- Exposure – preferably within an international organization – to project origination, development, and/or implementation in one or more of the following topics: circular economy, entrepreneurship and SMEs, green investments, loss and damage, and/or sustainable finance experience,
- Familiarity with Green Climate Fund concept notes and funding proposals; having drafted or reviewed part of such documents is an advantage,
- Prior experience working with regional organizations and/or entities in the Asian region, such as ASEAN and/or UNESCAP,
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds and organizations,
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Korean.
FUNCTIONAL
- Self-motivated learner with attention to detail.
- Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment.
- International experience across multiple country contexts.
- Leadership, teamwork, and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.
- Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions.
- Anticipate and provide necessary technical and content-based support.
- Willingness and ability to travel
CORPORATE
- Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
- Promote the optimum use of public resources
- Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
- Process and share information easily.
- Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
- Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
- Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenge.
** Applicants are required to submit a copy of their undergraduate and (if available) masters academic transcript
Please submit at "Writing/Model/Workplan Sample" section
Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
