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

• Develop investment ideas and pipelines for key sectors under the country program.
• Support development of new scalable, replicable projects in alignment with GGGI Laos program and its thematic priorities.
• Support the design of gender-responsive and socially inclusive financial instruments and contribute towards building national financing vehicles.
• Support the mobilization of investment commitment from financiers to invest and further advance green projects in Lao PDR.
• Support the identification, structuring and development of investment projects aligned with key policies of the Government of Lao PDR
• Support delivery of ongoing projects of the GGGI Lao PDR Waste Unit.
• Research and compile case studies and other illustrative materials which give practical guidance and comparative experience on possible green investment projects in the Lao PDR; and,
• Provide technical input to deliver a portfolio of advisory services and investment mobilization under the guidance of the Senior Waste Management Officer, Deputy Country Representative and Country Representative, and relevant colleagues.

ENGAGEMENT

• Engage in stakeholder mapping, relationship building and support facilitation of discussions with investors, donors, entrepreneurs, government, local governments and other stakeholders.
• Apply necessary technical skills to acquire important information and knowledge from a variety of sources, including government ministries, provincial departments, municipal and district authorities and local entrepreneurs in support of delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Support the Waste Unit, as well as other Units of the GGGI Lao PDR Country Program in preparing pitches and proposals relating to the subject matters required for the discussions with donors, investors, government stakeholders, among others.
• Liaise with other GGGI country offices, GGGI Regional offices and GGGI headquarters to identify good practices and lessons learned in green investments.

DELIVERY

• Identify, support and monitor green investment initiatives in Lao PDR.
• Improve business models of identified projects by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Keep track of project cycles and organize analytical work to ensure that deliverables are provided on schedule and in accordance with the workplan.
• Evaluate delivery risks and challenges, and mitigation measures. Build common understanding and coordination on project activities by working with national and sub-national counterparts.
• Deliver analytical work in a timely manner to support subsequent work consistent with the workplan and project cycle.
• Support engagement with stakeholders, including investor meetings, conferences, events and among others.
• Review project documents and provide constructive input to deliverables with a strong eye for quality control and consistency.
• Support execution of administrative (including procurement, logistics, etc.) duties aligned with the budget and GGGI policies.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as quantitative economics, statistics, mathematics, business, finance, economics, development economics and international relations. Possession of post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.
• Minimum four years of relevant investment experience preferred, ideally within a bank, fund, financial institution or other investment-oriented organization
• Demonstrable track record developing high-quality investment and business models and undertaking associated analysis
• Experience in a multi-lateral financial institution, the private sector and/or an intergovernmental organization is a plus.
• Clear understanding of principles and applications of green and sustainable finance and ESG
• Experience in supporting / analyzing start-up ecosystem in the Lao PDR or neighboring country is a plus.
• Experience providing project origination and implementation support with an understanding of the structure and functioning of an international organization.
• Strong competence in the use of standard software programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in response to the organization and team’s demand.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Lao is a requirement.
• Willingness and ability to travel

FUNCTIONAL

• Team player, with result-oriented, creative, and entrepreneurial mindset to solve problems
• Able to perform strategic and technical analysis in tandem and under time constraints
• Ability to work independently while proactively seeking concurrence and instructions
• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent communications and facilitation skills
• Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support 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, build rapport and resolve conflict easily.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
• Be able to take initiative where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenges.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Sustainable Finance Associate is an X7 National Staff Level in GGGI 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 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.