INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

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The Senior Carbon Program Officer (SCPO) will be based in the Climate Change Department (CCD), within the Ministry of Water and Environment in Kampala, Uganda and will lead the implementation of SPEAR-CF Outcome 3 Program activities.

The successful candidate will have a dual reporting line within the matrix organizational structure of GGGI, primarily to GGGI Uganda Project Manager Climate Finance, with a secondary reporting line to the Head of the Carbon Pricing Unit or her designate based in Seoul.

The SCPO will have overall responsibility for timely and high-quality delivery of this outcome. The position-holder will provide day-to-day technical and strategic guidance and support to CCD, as well as liaise externally to ensure impactful delivery of the project and its outputs.

Experience in international carbon markets is strongly preferable, as the position-holder will be required to quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on Article 6 concepts, requirements, frameworks, and approaches to the local context in Uganda.

PURPOSE

• Lead the the implementation of Outcome 3 of the SPEAR-CF Program in Uganda in close coordination with the Carbon Pricing Unit (based in Seoul), the GGGI Uganda Country Team (based in Kampala) and relevant government and private sector project stakeholders.
• Ensure effective, timely and efficient delivery of project results and activities in the field.
• Provide high-quality technical inputs and advisory on issues related to Article 6, carbon markets, and emissions reduction trading in support of SPEAR-CF Program delivery in Uganda as well as GGGI’s Uganda portfolio and strategic priorities more generally.

ENGAGEMENT

• Work closely with GGGI Uganda to understand the local context, including GGGI’s role in Uganda; to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the project
• Work closely with GGGI Carbon Pricing Unit to develop Article 6 requirements, frameworks, and approaches for Uganda.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with key government stakeholders, leading the day-to-day communication (supported by GGGI Uganda).
• Work closely with government partners and private sector, recognizing the importance of government buy-in and ownership.
• Coordinate with other organizations supporting engagement with international carbon markets in Uganda, ensure visibility of SPEAR-CF and associated carbon engagements in Uganda.
• Maintain active flexibility through professional relations with key stakeholders to capture and integrate their changing needs and manage expectations.
• The Senior Carbon Program Officer will have at least one staff reporting to them, and thus will be required to carry out management functions such as setting KPIs, conducting regular 1:1 meetings and the annual performance management review process.

DELIVERY

• Deliver high quality project outputs on time and within budget that meet program objectives, and government and donor requirements.
• Quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on Article 6 concepts, requirements, frameworks, and approaches.
• Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, timely submission of donor reports and deliverables, regularly evaluate project results, and guide project implementation to achieve maximum impact.
• Assess effectiveness of program activities and recommmend improvements to meet key milestones for the program.
• Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the SPEAR-CF Program and GGGI more widely.
• Plan and co-deliver ,with CCD, a broad range of Article 6 capacity building events to key government and other stakeholders.
• Lead the design of governance frameworks in Uganda that meet Article 6 requirements and are relevant to the Uganda institutional context.
• Lead the identification of priority sectors and mitigation activities for Article 6, in collaboration with the Government of Uganda.
• Building from existing project pipeline in CCD including NAMAs and NDC, develop Mitigation Activity Idea Notes
• Support bilateral engagement between Government of Uganda and potential cooperation partners.
• Support the process of negotiation and signing of key agreements with government and private sector.
• Lead the planning and facilitation of key project workshops and meetings with key stakeholders in Uganda.
• Design the TORs, plan and organize the work of consultants under the project to ensure high quality and timely delivery of the outputs.
• Clear and timely reporting on project delivery as required by the Funding Agreement and Operational Guidelines
• Develop policy papers, as required by the Climate Change Department, related to Article 6
• Participate in discussions on carbon registry requirements

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (master’s degree) in economics, climate change, climate finance, business administration, finance, environmental engineering or other relevant subject
• 8 years preferred of experience in project development, green investment, program management or other relevant fields.
• At least 2 years of international experience
• Understanding of and experience in international carbon markets, the Clean Development Mechanism, and/or Article 6 is a strong advantage.
• Experience in day-to-day engagement with government ministries and agencies, ideally in developing countries.
• Experience in close engagement with the private sector is a strong advantage.
• Experience in organizing consultations, validation meetings, workshops and capacity building events.
• Experience working in developing countries, with experience in Uganda or East Africa an advantage.
• An excellent command of spoken and written English required.
• Demonstrable use of Powerpoint or similar to engage and educate others in complex topics will be needed.

FUNCTIONAL

• Strategic thinker and solutions-oriented, with good ability to multitask and work in a matrix environment.
• Able to review, synthesize information and produce high quality reports.
• Able to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Able to absorb and understand technical information and relay it to others.
• Detail-oriented striving for quality and consistency in all outputs and communications.
• Outcome-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial drive.
• Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions
• Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the Carbon Pricing Unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Senior Officer is an X9 grade level in GGGI’s international salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGI’s website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. The initial appointment is for 22 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. GGGI Uganda has a Host Country Agreement (HCA) in place with the Government of Uganda and therefore international candidates will be covered by the Privileges and Immunities under the HCA. 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 commitments and personal and family commitments, including repercussions of post-COVID conditions, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.