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.

PURPOSE

• Understand the full project management cycle, manage aginast the eatablished workplan, timeline ad budget
• Manage the effective implementation of the project, collection/submission of information for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) purposes, technical reporting and administrative reporting needs under the supervision of the country representative
• Develop and facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and reporting system that tracks overall progress and the accomplishment of specific milestones in cooperation with the HQ Impact & Evaluation Unit
• Provide administrative oversight and managerial support for executing the budget aligned with project activities
• Liaise between GGGI and stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Assist in the identification, selection and recruitment of staff and experts as required.
• Ensure that GGGI core values including safeguard policies are well implemented.
• Liaise between GGGI and stakeholders to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Support upscaling of the Project and resource mobilization for project expansion

ENGAGEMENT

• Collaborate with GGGI colleagues in Nepal Country Office and HQ on project related matters to enable the delivery of high-quality products in accordance with GGGI standards

• Engage with engagement with development partners, private sector institutions, relevant academic institutions and, non-governmental agencies to identify best-practices, lessons to be learned in development of and implementation of capacity-building and awareness raising related to climate change/disaster-risk reduction, climate-smart agricultural production systems, and promotion of climate-resilient agri-businesses focusing on MSMEs and associated government agencies.
• Consolidate a coherent curriculum of best-practices from GGGI/partner experts regarding climate change/disaster-risk reduction, climate-smart agricultural production and processing systems and oversee its delivery to stakeholders in Nepal.
• Compile a cohesive program of best practices from GGGI/partner experts to mainstream social/gender inclusivity consideration across the project/country portfolio and ensuring that this is effectively reported upon.
• Support organizing events and sessions between farmers, entrepreneurs, research institutions and enabling institutions, and potential investors and funders.

DELIVERY

• Produce GGGI Online Monthly Report for the project
• Produce quarter, bi-annual, annual donor reports along with annual financial statements
• Closely monitor the project cycle, proactively identify, and promptly flag potential issues related to delivery, quality, and timelines
• Organize project execution consistent with the Project objectives
• Ensure successful completion of the project deliverables detailed in the Project Agreement.
• Successful team management, ensuring GGGI’s core values are embedded in the delivery of the Project and making sure staff wellbeing is key for the implementation.
• Safeguards, Poverty Reduction, Gender, and Social Inclusion are key for this Project and need to be mainstreamed and/or applied in all deliveries and outputs.
• Responsible for timely monitoring and reporting relating to the Project by closely working with the Program Head, Project Associate, and M&E Associate under the direction and guidance of the GGGI Nepal Country Representative.
• Organize program activities including trainings, workshops, and knowledge sharing events, and support in the facilitation of these activities based on yearly/ biannual work programs and budget plans.
• Provide technical leadership to staff members/consultants and build capacity of internal staff, government officials where applicable, farmers and partners involved in the project implementation.
• Ensure the generation of evidence-based knowledge and information on CSA for the selected pilots.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Preferred 5 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience, including experience in the development, implementation, research and stakeholder capacity building in the area of agriculture and rural development is required.
• Post-graduate education (or equivalent professional experience) in the field of international development, development studies, business administration, or other related subjects is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of living and working outside of their country/countries of nationality (periods of study, volunteer work or internship positions would not be included)
• Strong track record and experience from project cycle management and as leader of project teams is required.
• Fluency in Korean, English, both written and verbal required.
• Work experience in Nepal, particularly in Terai Flood Plain area preferred, including experience working with government institutions and development partners in Madhesh Province is desirable.
• Experience in engaging with multiple stakeholders, including international organizations, financial institutions, government institutions, NGOs, civil society, and others, would be an advantage.

FUNCTIONAL

• Leadership, teamwork, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while following agreed work plans and instructions.
• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) in English and Korean, ICT and facilitation skills.
• Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions.
• Innovative thinker, able to see opportunities across different sectors/disciplines.
• Anticipate and provide necessary technical and content-based support.
• Willingness and ability to travel within Nepal.
• Applies sufficient technical skills to acquire relevant information/knowledge from a variety of sources which are often difficult to access, in support of delivery of a good quality output.

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

• 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.