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.

GGGI’s Central America portfolio currently includes country projects and programs in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua managed out of San Salvador, El Salvador. All of GGGI’s Central America projects and programs provide embedded advisory and technical support to member and partner governments aimed at developing effective policies and strategic plans and mobilizing sustainable finance for implementation of priority plans and projects.

POSITION SUMMARY

Based in San Salvador, El Salvador, the Central America Portfolio Management Senior Officer will assist the Central America Representative and country teams with overall portfolio management of Central America Country Programs, internal project management systems, processes and deadlines while also supporting resource mobilization activities. He/she will oversee Project Cycle Management processes from project design to closure, in line with GGGI’s rules, regulations and policies. The Senior Officer will have an agile approach to work, be highly organized and transparent, while also promoting service-oriented, cross divisional and multi-country.

It is expected for the Senior Officer to be self-driven and learn the rules, systems and processes of GGGI to guide the staff, make improvements where necessary and transfer this knowledge and accountability to Country teams. The incumbent will be motivated to empower teams through shared accountability, standardized tools and strategies to enhance their operational capabilities and ultimately enable impactful project delivery.

PURPOSE

The Central America Portfolio Management Senior Officer will provide oversight and coordination of project cycle management processes of GGGI Central America programs and projects portfolio (70% of time), and support resource mobilization efforts, including development of funding proposals and engagement with strategic partners (30% of time).

ENGAGEMENT

• Support the Central America Representatives in portfolio level risk identification and management.
• Oversee GGGI Central America’s teams use and compliance with project management software (e.g. GO) and Project Cycle Management (PCM) 1-5, from project design to closure, including set-up of new projects in a timely and orderly manner.
• In coordination with Country teams, advance Country Planning Frameworks (CPF), and lead efforts to improve CPF processes as required.
• Delivering other requests relevant to Central America Representative’s Front Office, this could include development of communications’ materials, presentations, drafts, documents and communications in Infohub.

DELIVERY

• Increase delivery excellence (e.g. on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality execution) through driving improvements in GGGI’s Central America portfolio through oversight and coordination of project cycle management process, capacity building of staff, strategic analysis of projects and donor portfolios, learning and replication of best practice across portfolios.

• Maintain good knowledge of GGGI’s Central America (and Latin American) projects and programs to facilitate a regular and concise reporting of progress and issues in country and regional portfolio.

• Lead internal and external portfolio level reporting coordination for Central America’s Country Programs.

• Use strategic judgement, consultation and analysis to recommend improvements to GGGI systems and approaches including playing a leadership role in enhancing the Central America’s portfolio management capacity.

• Support proposal development and delivery of new country, multi-country and regional projects and programs while supporting the overall management of the Central America portfolio.

• Provide quality assurance of proposals, reports, documents and analysis to ensure alignment with GGGI’s processes and standards, member states’ policies and donors’ priorities.

• Oversee Project Cycle Management (PCM) processes of Central America’s country programs and ensure the alignment with GGGI PCM processes and donors’ requirements.

• Monitor overall progress and implementation of Central America’s Portfolio to build common understanding and coordination on project and program activities.

• Monitor and track portfolio level KPIs and work with teams to maintain high quality and transparent data and reporting.

• Proactively identify project and portfolio operational risks and identify strategic mitigation strategies and solutions with teams.

• Conduct quality assurance of strategic processes and documents, including donor reporting, Country Planning Frameworks development, Work Program and Budgets, Operational Budgets and Country Business Plans.

• Support, oversee and ensure on time submission of internal and external reports, aligning with donor regulations and guidelines while reflecting GGGI’s strategic priorities.

• Support, roll out and oversee the implementation of best practices for document and information management, ensuring a culture of sharing, collaboration and capturing lessons learned.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative approaches to maximize performance and sustain achievements in project and partnership development.

• Deliver training and capacity building on a regular basis, both formally and informally, including demand-driven (by request) and systematically planned (through an overarching capacity building plan).

• Maintain an overview of the project pipeline, funding opportunities and partnership options in Central America and facilitate discussions between donors, investors, government, and various stakeholders.

• Support identification of potential traditional and innovative funding sources and potential partners, including the private sector, broadening the donor base over time.

• Support drafting and development of concept notes, project proposals, budgets, legal agreements, including single, regional, and multi-country proposals, strategic partnerships and host country agreements.

• Contribute to other strategic issues concerning the operations of GGGI Central America’s Portfolio.

FUNCTIONAL

• Highly organized, transparent, and cognizant of the importance of following rules, regulations and processes while also flexible enough to adapt to the needs of a growing, flexible organization.

• Leadership, teamwork and creative problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently while following agreed work plans and instructions

• Excellent analytical and writing skills.

• Excellent organizational, communication (written and oral) and facilitation skills.

• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving environment.

• Innovative thinker, able to see opportunities across different sectors/disciplines.

• Anticipate and provide necessary technical and content-based support.

• Be able to lead where needed and support the Central America Representative to make sound decisions.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.

• Promote the best 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Central America Portfolio Management Senior Officer is an X9 grade level in GGGI’s El Salvador national salary scale. The salary range for the position starts at USD 52,308 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.

The chosen candidate is expected to be based in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Date to close application submissions is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application.

GGGI’s Child Protection Rules and GGGI Rules on Sexual Exploitation ensure safeguarding of children impacted by GGGI activities or in contact with GGGI contracted personnel, with GGGI taking a zero-tolerance approach to child exploitation. 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.