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.

The Consultant shall lead a wide range of communications and visibility activities for the SPAR6C program over the course of the assignment related to communications planning and implementation as detailed below. Although he/she will be responsible for the deliverables described, this will require close coordination and teamwork with consortium partners under the supervision of the SPAR6C Global Program Manager.

Objective 1: Ensuring consistent branding and messaging to raise visibility and awareness of SPAR6C implementation.

Oversee and Support Execution of Key Communication Asset across project Work Packages

• Define and implement processes, ensure consistent application of roles as per the Communications and Visibility Plan, and establish timelines for the efficient management of these assets.
• Develop, update and distribute key publication and communication asset templates and provide orientation for users.
• Support review and development of Publication Terms of Reference as needed from project teams

1. Key Communication Asset / Channel Management:

• Develop and produce innovative communication formats, such as videos, factsheets, and other materials, to effectively communicate the program’s main achievements and initiatives.
• Oversee the administration of essential communication assets like the SPAR6C program website and regular communication products (e.g., newsletters).

Objective 2: Amplifying Key Impact Messages to enhance global efforts to achieve Article 6 implementation.

1. Development and Rollout of Core Messages:

• Collaborate with the Program Manager and Communications Task Force to continuously build on and develop core messages and content that strategically encapsulate the overall program’s goals and values.
• Develop a plan for amplifying key messages in international forums

1. Institutional Marketing and Media Campaign for 2025 linked to the CoP-ASIC:

• Lead the development of the SPAR6C institutional marketing and media campaign for 2025.
• Present the best options to the program manager and the steering committee.
• Oversee the supervision, production, and implementation of the campaign, ensuring it aligns with the program’s goals and messaging.

Objective 3: Enabling technical units and project managers to plan and utilize communications effectively to meet the needs of the project.

1. Communication Planning with Technical/Work Package Teams:

• Support technical teams and communications focal points in-country to plan communications activities at the work package level, in alignment with the Communications and Visibility Plan, and their workplans and budgets.

1. Support work package teams with enhanced local visibility and awareness raising around carbon markets

• Advise and support on drafting articles, blog posts and press releases intended for local media
• Support the design of local communications plans aligned to both SPAR6C and partner government messaging

Reporting Requirements

• The Consultant shall report directly to the SPAR6C Program Manager based in Seoul, South Korea. He/she will also work closely with the GGGI Communications team in Seoul HQ and various communications staff in the country in which they are based (offices in Bogota and Bangkok) .
• The Consultant shall, at the beginning of the assignment, develop and agree upon a work plan for his/her tasks in with SPAR6C Program Manager. This shall include a proposal for the number of workdays required for each set of activities and deliverables.
• The Consultant shall submit timesheets showing their daily use of time for the assignment (reported in days or half-days) throughout the duration of the contract. A timesheet shall accompany any invoice submitted for payment.
• All outputs must be delivered in English. The Consultant may be requested to submit some outputs in other languages where needed and possible.
• The Consultant shall consider and plan for comments and revisions on all deliverables. Consistent and strong coordination and proactive communication is required for this assignment.

Core expectations:

• The Consultant will be responsible for managing processes to produce the required deliverables in an effective and time-sensitive manner. He/she must be able to identify challenges to delivery, propose solutions and anticipate the needs of consortium partners to ensure successful delivery of results.
• The Consultant is expected to deliver apply his/her specialized communications and knowledge management experience to the context of the SPAR6C program, and delivery high quality deliverables consistent with the needs of GGGI and other consortium partners.

In this context, the following expertise is required/preferred:

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience (e.g. Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of work experience) in the areas of Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, English, or others. [REQUIRED]
• 5 or more years relevant experience with communications and knowledge management assignments similar to some or all of the deliverables listed in this Terms of Reference. This could include social media use, marketing, branding, strategic planning, etc. [REQUIRED]
• Demonstrated experience in developing and planning implementation of communication campaigns on topics related to global climate change, the environment, or other sustainable development matters [REQUIRED]
• Graphic design skills and ability to use Microsoft suite, Adobe Creative Cloud tools (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, etc.) and/or other platforms [REQUIRED].
• Professional experience in the communications and knowledge management function in an international organization, national NGO, government, civil society or private sector entity. [PREFERRED]
• Project management skills and experiences (such as workplan, action planning and stakeholder coordination). [PREFERRED]
• Basic understanding of issues related to climate change and carbon markets. [PREFERRED]
• Excellent command of spoken and written English. [REQUIRED]

Applicants must submit the following documents to GGGI:

• Cover letter, CV and example of at least 2 factsheets, infographics or other communications samples (in English) for which the candidate was the lead author/developer in previous roles or assignments.
• Successful candidates must be a national or resident of one of the project countries (Colombia, Pakistan, Thailand or Zambia) and must have the ability to receive payments in that same country.
• Shortlisted candidates will be given one or more preliminary tests and interviewed within 2 weeks of the date of closure of this advertisement.

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium or a firm may not be engaged for this individual consultant assignment.