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 Senior Assistant will work under the supervision of the Paraguay Project Manager and the Director of LAC Regional and will also coordinate closely with the team members of the Regional Office. S/he will become familiar with diverse donors reporting requirements as well as GGGI’s Corporate Results Framework and internal procedures and systems. S/he may collaborate with monitoring, evaluation, and reporting colleagues in Latin America and the Caribbean as well as other GGGI country programs and GGGI Headquarters, when appropriate.

PURPOSE

• Support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks and information systems, including project monitoring, evaluation, learning and capacity building plans.
• Ensure timely and high-quality monitoring and reporting according to GGGI´s internal systems, donor requirements and any variations of these that may come along the way.
• Maintain the integrity of M&E databases and documentation used in evaluating and reporting on project quality and impact.
• Lead the conceptualization and organization of capacity building plans, workshops, and products.
• Lead and promote knowledge sharing and learning with the project’s beneficiaries, stakeholders, staff members and HQ and project´s partners based on results achieved, lessons learned or best practice.
• Support with administrative related tasks related to GCF grant agreements as needed, including log frame updates, reporting, and communications.
• Support internal and external reporting for GGGI projects.

ENGAGEMENT

• Liaise with key government counterparts, relevant partners, existing and prospective donors and officials as necessary to provide up to date project results.
• Engage with internal stakeholders including GGGI’s Evaluation Unit (IEU) and Strategy and Partnerships (SPC) in HQ and other relevant internal stakeholders to ensure monitoring, reporting evaluation, and learning requirements are being met as per GGGI’s Project Management Cycle and in line with global best practices.
• Support and accompany the LAC Regional Office and Paraguay offices in the establishment and maintenance of relationships with the donor community, as related to MEL activities, in these three countries.
• Build awareness within the project and regional team on the importance of monitoring, evaluation and learning and support all team members in ensuring high quality data collection and maintenance, evidence-based reporting, evaluation, and donor communication.
• Participate in regional MEL initiatives, and initiate learning within the country program, the region and GGGI’s global portfolio.

DELIVERY

• Design and implement M&E frameworks and tracking systems to track delivery against project targets, outcomes, and impacts, including gathering data, developing and updating Excel spreadsheets, and updating online tracking systems.
• Monitor GGGI Online and ensure timely submission of project log frames, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and other project documents.
• Support the monitoring and tracking of program wide data, targets and indicators.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of project monitoring plans, including developing and defining project indicators and sources of data, and contribute to annual work plans, quarterly and annual reports, and other project documents.
• Lead the monitoring and reporting of capacity building and knowledge sharing workshops and events.
• Support the design and implementation of workshops’ monitoring and learning frameworks to maximize effective learning and knowledge sharing.
• Support the conceptualization and development of case studies and presentations.
• Develop and update project risk management matrices.
• Prepare presentations and reports presenting project results, lessons learned and other relevant information.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, political science, monitoring and evaluation, economics, engineering, social sciences or another field related to GGGI’s work.
• Preferably 3-4 years of relevant professional experience related to monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning.
• Demonstrated experience with managing data, Excel spreadsheets, reporting or tracking systems, and online systems.
• Familiarity with the log frame methodology.
• Experience with the UN system, other international organizations, bilateral cooperation entities or projects is a plus.
• Prior experience leading monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and learning at an NGO or international organizations is a plus.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating practices in Paraguay is a plus.
• Full proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
• Must be a Paraguay citizen, and/or have a valid work permit for Paraguay.

FUNCTIONAL

• Exceptional planning and strategical skills oriented towards the effective and timely delivery of agreed outputs.
• Seek opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. Frequently review performance to identify areas to develop.
• Respond positively to change and able to adapt quickly to new situations. Able to take on a diverse range of tasks equally effectively.
• Ability to manage and organize data effectively.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form.
• Ability to achieve results in a quality, timely, and cost-effective way. Sees priorities, plans the efficient use of resources, and monitors progress against objectives.
• Ability to share learning and provide constructive feedback that can cross-pollinate programs’ workstreams.
• Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes, and constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.
• Fast learner, quick to adapt to new environment, systems and bring immediate contribution.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, quality control and methodical abilities.
• Ability to prepare written reports, statistics and business correspondence both in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work in an environment with different cultures and backgrounds.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Senior Assistant is an X5 grade level in GGGI’s Paraguay National salary scale. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate’s experience, academic background and internal equity.
• GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance.
• 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.