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

Asia Water Council (AWC) is a leading water platform that aims to provide tangible solutions to resolve water issues in Asia and beyond and support achieving sustainable development with clean and sufficient water. AWC consists of 152 members from 24 countries and actively cooperating with water-related organizations, including governments, academic and research institutions, non-governmental organizations, and civil society, as well as international organizations.

AWC manages the “AWC Water Projects,” where the projects are demand-based to help address water-related issues facing member countries through supporting the development of Project Concept Papers (PCPs) to be submitted to the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and other financial institutes for funding opportunities. Below are the selected project Concept Notes (CNs) for the 2023 AWC Water Projects:

(1) Lao PDR: Drought Risk Assessment and Sustainable Water Utilization in Affected Province of Lao PDR

(2) Thailand: Enhancing Climate Resilience of Water Infrastructure in Thailand

(3) Bangladesh: Artificial Recharge of Ground Water Aquifer in Dhaka City

Recently, AWC and GGGI have signed an agreement to initiate the Project, which will be carried out until December 26, 2023. GGGI will take the lead in developing Project Concept Papers (PCPs) and its Executive summary based on the selected CNs for the three countries in Lao PDR, Thailand, and Bangladesh.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Under the overall guidance of the project manager, the consultant shall work with GGGI, AWC, and relevant stakeholders to lead the PCP development for Lao PDR “Drought Risk Assesssment and Sustainable Water Utilization in Affected Province of Lao PDR.” Specifically, the consultant shall:

1. Identify the relevant stakeholders (Ministries, local government entities, private sector, and NGOs) working on regional and country water resources management and climate change
2. Organize and participate in stakeholder engagement meetings
3. Prepare project work plan (incl. inception report, mid-term report and final report) to complete Project Concept Paper (PCP)
4. Design and develop the full PCP for submission to AWC

Note. The Consultant shall visit project sites (to be confirmed during the PCP development) at least once, each trip lasting for no less than 5 business days. All cost and other expenses incurred with respect to these mission trips are to be borne by the Consultant.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the primary supervision of the Head of the Korea Liaison Unit (KLU) at GGGI HQ, the Consultant will be responsible for the following activities:

*All deliverables as agreed upon in the work plan are delivered with high quality, within budget and the agreed upon timeline.

** The Final Report should reflect the outcome of all activities prepared by the consultant. The report should also give recommendations for further activities to be carried out in order to secure a long term sustainable development of the measure.

• The Consultant shall need to follow the given template to complete the Project Concept Paper (PCP), which will be shared with the selected Consultant.
• The Consultant shall be asked to attend regular meetings (at least once weekly or bi-weekly) to update and share the project’s progress.
• 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 shall submit the report in hard copies and electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application.
• All outputs must be in English. In addition, the Consultant may be required to submit the outputs in other languages.
• The GGGI must approve the final PCP with the agreement of the AWC. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 14 days of receiving the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the PCP.

Total fee: up to USD 20,000 depending on the candidate’s credentials

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

The professional must present her or himself as an individual (not as part of a company or a legal person), and shall comply with the following requirements:

• More than 4 years of relevant professional experience;
• An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or PhD equivalent) in Climate Change, Environmental Studies, Water Resource Management, Hydrology, Civil and Environmental Engineering or related areas;
• Strong analytical skills and experience in developing technical reports – undertaking research, primary and secondary data collection, analysis, and report writing;
• Experience in developing ODA project proposals is advantageous;
• Ability to work/deliver independently with minimal supervision;
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent English communication and writing skills in the field of green ODA;
• Proficiency in Lao is preferable;
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office;
• Experience in International Organizations, development agencies, government, private sector, or non-profit sector;

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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 the individual consultant assignment.