Lead, Climate Forestry and Agriculture, Community of Practice

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

The Lead in the Community of Practice for Climate Forestry and Agriculture (CFA) will be responsible for developing innovative global projects, leveraging knowledge and expertise in this area. This role involves ensuring quality assurance of ongoing projects and exploring finance models based on best practices. The incumbent will also disseminate knowledge through flagship publications, engage in capacity-building activities, conduct assessments, and provide leadership support to enhance GGGI’s project portfolio in this area.

Additional responsibilities include offering thematic advice, reviewing Project Identification Notes (PIN), identify innovative technologies for new project developments, leading the development of flagship programs/projects, providing technical guidance, engaging in knowledge sharing and analytical work, supporting resource mobilization, and developing strategic partnerships in alignment with GGGI’s Strategy 2030.

ENGAGEMENT

During this tenure, the staff will report to the Assistant Director-General (ADG) and the Head of the Investment and Policy Solutions Division (IPSD). S/he will work closely with country teams and member and partner countries, to provide specialist advice, conduct PIN reviews and ensure quality. While assisting the development of CFA flagship programs and projects, offer technical guidance, engage in knowledge sharing, and conduct analytical work under a One GGGI approach.

DELIVERY

• Provide technical guidance within the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice, influencing GGGI’s work and synthesizing technical advice to GGGI staff and countries.
• Lead and advance Global Programs to support cross-cutting or early-stage activities within the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice.
• Initiate and manage CFA projects, emphasizing collaboration with country team project managers, and explore GGGI flagship projects.
• Monitor and advise project teams on implementing these flagship projects, ensuring these are reaching the finish line and completed successfully with the necessary funding.
• Identify funding opportunities and secure targeted funding for global programs within the community of practice.
• Lead and Contribute to the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice by participating in reviews and the PIN process.
• Undertake and lead analytical work, including preparing technical reports, guidelines, and policy briefs.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization through workshops, webinars, and other educational formats.
• Promote the visibility of the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice both internally and externally.
• Tailor GGGI’s service offers to meet the needs of member or partner countries.
• Identify new opportunities and guide GGGI country teams on potential programs by adapting GGGI project cycle procedures to new projects.
• Support the ADG and Head of IPSD in developing new global flagship programs and projects.

REQUIEREMENTS 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in economics, business, public administration, engineering or similar, related to forest and agricultural sector.
• Minimum of nine years of professional experience with a focus on smart farming, water-energy-food nexus, micro-finance, agroforestry, REDD+, climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable supply chains, biodiversity conservation, renewable energy integration, carbon sequestration, or related fields. More specifically, core thematic focus for GGGI includes these areas within the context of Climate Forest, and Agriculture.
• Over seven (7) years of relevant experience in agricultural and forestry policy and project development, renewable energy integration in climate agriculture, sustainable water management, micro-finance, REDD++ financing, and/or climate-resilient agricultural practices in developing countries, including Asia, Africa, and/or Latin America, and the Pacific.
• Comprehensive understanding of agricultural and forestry challenges in developing contexts, GGGI initiatives, and current innovations, including those resulting from international agreements (e.g., The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Paris Agreement).
• Experience in launching initiatives related to climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable forestry, smart farming, water-energy-food nexus, micro-finance, and multi-stakeholder engagement. This includes policy analysis, project development, and implementation in these areas.
• Experience working with international organizations, governments, local communities, indigenous peoples, or other rural and forest dwellers in the implementation of sustainable forest and agricultural practices.

FUNCTIONAL

• Extensive professional network in the fields of climate forest and agriculture is an asset.
• Experience of working at or with multi-lateral development banks and/or development finance institutes is beneficial.
• Knowledge of green growth approach to advancing forest and agricultural objectives, involving both private and public sector.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and strong presentation.
• Proven skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships, ensure team collaboration, and engage senior government and non-government officials in a multicultural environment.
• Ensure timely and quality-based delivery of required outputs.
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another relevant language is an advantage.

CORPORATE

• Entrepreneurial and client orientation mindset: Demonstrated capacity to identify or anticipate key organizational needs and develop effective solutions to meet those needs.
• Project management: Proven ability to independently plan, manage and complete projects that deliver quality outcomes in a timely and inclusive manner.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead and deliver products or reports that are precise, easy to understand and influential.
• Innovative: Ability to apply knowledge and experience in new contexts and environments
• Influencing change: Track record of engaging effectively to secure buy in, underpinned by strong listening, trust building, influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills.
• Integrity: Belief in the value that rigorous impact evidence and evaluation practices bring to international organizations, and a commitment to tirelessly champion this cause.
• Team player: Capacity to be selfless team member, to operate across organizational boundaries, and maintain a resilient, positive and results-focused mindset in a dynamic environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is classified as X10, international grade level in GGGI’s salary scale. The base salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, academic background, and internal equity, and will vary depending on the preferred duty station due to differences in the country’s salary scale.

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.