Junior Sustainability Consultant
JOB DETAIL
Junior Sustainability Consultant
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.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
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 achievement of Ecuador’s NDC targets requires a substantial increase in the volume of public and private, national and international climate finance invested in the country.
As a result, the Government of Ecuador, under the leadership of National Popular Finance Corporation (CONAFIPS), has embarked on an ambitious effort to design nature-related financial instruments. This includes developing a bioeconomy/biodiversity taxonomy, frameworks for mitigating nature-related financial risks, methodologies for nature-related data collection and disclosure, and financial instruments specific to bioeconomy/biodiversity.
POSITION SUMMARY
GGGI seeks a Junior Sustainable Specialist Consultant based in Quito, Ecuador, to assist in structuring biodiversity/bioeconomy finance instruments for the government. The consultant will coordinate stakeholder engagement, develop sustainable policies, and design credit instruments, with technical guidance from GGGI staff.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Junior Sustainability Analyst Consultant will be responsible for supporting the analysis, documentation, and implementation of sustainable finance initiatives. This includes assisting in the assessment of environmental and social standards, helping to develop sustainable policies, and engaging with stakeholders to promote sustainable finance practices.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Assist in the assessment of environmental and social standards, policies, and regulations.
- Support the implementation of sustainability frameworks, such as the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) LEAD framework.
- Help develop sustainable policies, regulations, and guidelines.
- Participate in knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices on sustainable finance.
- Assist in the establishment of a bioeconomy and biodiversity taxonomy for categorizing projects and enterprises.
- Engage with stakeholders to promote sustainable finance practices and mobilize resources for bioeconomy and biodiversity conservation initiatives.
Considerations:
- All relevant technical papers, reports, and other documents prepared from the start to the end of the assignment shall be attached to the final Report.
- The consultant will make the best use of both primary and secondary sources of information to develop activities defined under the contract objective.
- The consultant selected must dedicate 100% of his/her time to this process. Therefore, it is forbidden to consider other consultancies during the contract period.
- This position will require a near full-time on-site presence at CONAFIPS at least 4 out of 5 (80%) days of the working week.
- The consultancy budget includes the costs of transportation and accommodation, and necessary resources for field studies in the selected places. This is a lump sum contract.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, environmental science, environmental engineering, forestry, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience in sustainable finance, environmental management, or related fields.
- Experience in developing sustainable policies, implementing environmental standards, and designing financial instruments is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills to engage with stakeholders and promote sustainable finance practices.
- Familiarity with biodiversity and bioeconomy concepts and their financial implications is a plus.
- Prior experience in the supportive financial sector is a plus but not required.
- Knowledge of the popular and solidarity financial sector will be highly valued.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Basic understanding of sustainable finance principles.
- Familiarity with environmental and social standards, policies, and regulations.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Skills in working with multidisciplinary groups.
- Syntaxy and redaction proficiency.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
- Selection method / process: Competitive Selection.
- Documentation: Application form, cover letter, CV in English.
- Timeline of the selection: 14 days
Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
