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 GGGI support process to Togo will be increasing in the upcoming years. For that purpose, GGGI is seeking to contract an individual national consultant with extensive track record in policies and strategies development to support the development of the Country Planning Framework (CPF).

The (CPF) will define the green growth objectives and GGGI interventions to support Togo over a five-year period. The objectives will take into account the direction of GGGI’s strategic plan, reflect GGGI’s comparative advantage, and align with national goals and priorities for economic growth, poverty reduction, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The CPF is a joint and shared document between GGGI and the Government of Togo (GoT).

The formulation of the CPF will be undertaken by the GGGI country team in close consultation with GoT counterparts and other national stakeholders.

The document will be co-owned and endorsed by the GoT, demonstrating the commitment of both parties to collaborate on common objectives. In drafting the CPF, green growth stakeholders should be consulted widely. The CPF will be aligned with national development policies and strategies, including (i) national commitments under the Togo 2025 Government Roadmap to make Togo, a peaceful country, a modern Nation with inclusive and sustainable economic growth; (iii) the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and (iii) the international commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The CPF development individual consultant is a national senior Part-time consultant who will work in close cooperation with the GGGI country team and relevant stakeholders such as the Ministry in charge of Environment, Ministry in charge of Finance, Ministry of Transport, Ministry in charge of Agriculture, etc.

The consultant will report directly to the Country Lead and will receive guidance/support from GGGI HQ technical experts to deliver in accordance with GGGI’s highest quality standards.

He/she will play the following key roles:

1. Conducting the stakeholders mapping exercise to identify the key government and non-government actors;
2. Organizing consultations process with meetings (including workshops) with key stakeholders at national and local levels;
3. Facilitating the stakeholders’ involvement & ownership in the CPF development process;
4. Collecting data and information to support the CPF development process;
5. Analyzing the current context of Togo, at economic, social and environmental levels;
6. Analyzing the following key sectors/areas: green investments, climate action, climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable forests, coastal resilience, waste management, sustainable mobility, green buildings, solar photovoltaics (renewable energies), green industries, gender, carbon market, social inclusion;
7. Contributing to the drafting and finalization of the Country Planning Framework.

The Consultant will be expected to contribute to deliver, the following outputs per identified timeline and payment schedule below.

(1) QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Economics, International development, Planning, Environmental Science, Sociology/Social Development or similar.

(2) EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in policies/strategies development;
• An understanding of Government policy and strategy formulation/implementation mechanisms at national and sub-national levels within a multi-sectoral context in Togo.
• A strong track record in undertaking research, analyzing country trends and drawing lessons learned
• A solid understanding of gender and social policy in Togo
• A solid understanding of environmental risks and threats in Togo
• Highly developed technical and strategic knowledge of planning, policy and strategy, green financing, institutional reforms and governance.
• Excellent understanding and experience in institutional capacity support.
• Excellent facilitation and capacity-building skills.
• Strong commitment to GGGIs organizational values, and excellent ability to advocate organizational values and accountability within and outside the organization.
• Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and synthetically across fields and topics.
• Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Always pursues continuous improvements.
• Demonstrated commitment to GGGI’s core values
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environments and cultivate productive partnerships across a diversity of stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret government, multilateral and organization rules and regulations.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English language are a must.

(1) The documents to be submitted:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Proposed work plan (two pages), indicating applicant’s understanding of the TOR; approach to the assignment; the indicative timeline to achieve deliverables.

(2) 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.

(3) Total contract value will be up to USD 6,000 dependent on candidate’s credential.