ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) champions sustainable development by promoting green growth strategies that integrate economic, environmental, and social goals. It provides technical expertise and policy support to governments and businesses, focusing on fostering low-carbon, resource-efficient economic models. Through its projects and partnerships, GGGI seeks to drive transformational change that balances economic advancement with ecological preservation and resilience.

JOB SUMMARY

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 objective of the assignment is to support the Planning Officer and GGGI Lao PDR country team in the review of National Green Growth Strategy (NGGS) implementation to identify gaps and opportunities for mainstreaming the green growth priorities in the next 5-year Provincial Social Economic Development Plans (PSEDPs) of the selected provinces (Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Champasak Province, Savannakhet Province), and provide technical input in the update of PSEDPs focusing on the green growth policy and climate change.

The individual consultant will produce and participate in the production of following deliverables:

1. Inception Report
   work plan to illustrate the approach to the consultancy requirements, including proposed methodologies for green growth gap analysis, green growth priority identification, and NGGS integration into next PSEDPs, risk mitigation and management.
2. Green Growth Gap Analysis Report (21 days)
   Conduct situational analysis of 4 target provinces (Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Champasak Province, Savannakhet Province) with a focus on green growth mainstreaming and NGGS integration.

Review and assess current PSEDPs (Vientiane Capital, Vientiane Province, Champasak Province, Savannakhet Province) to identify gaps in green growth.

• Green Growth Priority Identification Report (35 days):

1. based on the green growth gap analysis results, identify the green growth priorities for the 4 provinces in accordance with the socio-economic contexts of each province.

The priorities need to align with key direction of the next 5-year national and provincial development

• based on the key findings of the green growth gap analysis, develop a detailed guideline for central and provincial governments which contains mainstreaming methodologies, green growth priorities, indicators and targets, suggested procedures and timeline, and a coordination structure.

The guideline needs to align with the key concept and vision of 10^th NSEDP that MPI and UNDP proposed.

• 10^th PSEDPs with green growth priorities integrated (44 days): next 5-year PSEDPs drafted, consulted, updated, and endorsed with identified green growth priorities integrated.

Payment schedules and terms are as follows:

Note; Payments are subject to acceptance of deliverable by GGGI

The contract is subject to extension upon satisfactory performance of the consultant.

Academic Qualifications

• An advanced university degree (master’s degree preferred) in public policy, economics, sustainable development, climate change, urban planning, environmental management, or related fields is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in policy development, planning, and assessment, international development, climate strategy, and action plan development, or a related field.
• Proven experience in national and/or sub-national policy development, analysis, and advisory related to green growth, climate change, and sustainable development.
• Track record in performing scoping assessments for development programs and projects related to sustainability and green growth.
• Good understanding of public policy and national and sub-national policy development procedures in Lao PDR.
• Experience in developing capacity-building programs for government officials will be considered an asset.
• Ability to organize diverse ideas, thoughts, and perspectives into a well-written report is advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in performing consultations and coordination with stakeholders, especially central and sub-national governments in Lao PDR, to identify priorities.
• Proven experience in performing stakeholder mappings or coordinating with various organizations, including development partners and donors.
• Familiarity with the international development landscape in Lao PDR will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of GGGI’s business model and strategic direction related to green growth will be an asset.
• Fluent in Lao and English with excellent written skills in both languages.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Since 2017, GGGI has been supporting the Lao Government’s transition to green growth through policy development, project delivery, and green investment mobilization.

National Green Growth Strategy (NGGS) was formulated and endorsed with the efforts of GGGI in early 2019.

GGGI is also working closely with central and sub-national governments to develop carbon market decree, NDC implementation plan, solid waste management strategies & regulation, and wastewater management strategies.

In alignment with these previous and ongoing efforts, GGGI plans to support the GoL in updating national and provincial socio-economic development plans and enhance green growth planning capacity of government officials through a Korean government-funded project, Scaling Out Sustainable Solid Waste and Wastewater Management to Improve Public Health and Environment in Lao PDR (Phase 2).

For successful project implementation, GGGI is seeking an individual consultant who can assist with the national and sub-national socio-economic development plan updates under the project above.

GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 60