GREEN INVESTMENT OFFICER (re-advertisement)
Location: Jakarta
Grade: X8
Type of contract: Individual Contractor (National) (ICA)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract End: December 31st, 2021 (with option of extension).
INTRODUCTION
Based in Seoul, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an
intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of
economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic
performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and
environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world,
building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies
that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with
countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to
help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable
in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to
climate change.
GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the
world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services,
focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based
green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries' development
priorities. The GGGI Indonesia Program, known as the 'GoI-GGGI Green Growth
Program' (GGP), aims to demonstrate that green investment is possible and can
become the norm both for investors and for planners, ultimately improving the
quality of growth and development. Through the Program, GGGI collaborates with
the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), the Coordinating
Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Finance, the of Energy and
Mineral Resources, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and PT Sarana
Multi Infrastruktur ("PT SMI").
POSITION SUMMARY
GGGI Indonesia closely collaborates with the Fiscal Policy Agency (FPA) under
the Ministry of Finance (MoF) to provide technical advice and consultancy
relevant to climate finance and investment. GGGI also supports the the FPA in
its capacity as the National Designated Authority (NDA) for the Green Climate
Fund (GCF) in Indonesia.
In its role as the NDA, the FPA has nominated GGGI as the Delivery Partner to
design and implement two GCF readiness and preparatory support programs ("The
Readiness Programs"). The first and the second readiness program will be
completed on 31st December 2020 and 31st December 2021 respectively. The
Readiness Programs consists of a wide range of activities to achieve big four
readiness outcomes:
1. Institutional coordination mechanism to coordinate climate finance focal
points established;
2. Stakeholder engagement relevant to country programming strengthened;
3. Direct access to climate finance strengthened; and
4. Climate finance mobilized.
The Green Investment Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation
of the Readiness programs and applies his/her specialized technical knowledge
to ensure efficient and timely delivery of the Readiness Programs. The position
provides day to day technical support internally as well as to relevant
government and other counterparts.
The Green Investment Officer will report to the Green Investment Specialist of
the GGGI Indonesia program and will be located three days per week in the FPA
office (there is a specific office space in the NDA). On other days, the Green
Investment Officer will be working from the GGGI Jakarta office. He/She should
be willing to travel.
PURPOSE
The Green Investment Officer carries out analytical and operational work
related to GCF Readiness Programs and provides a wide range of support to the
Readiness Programs' different deliverables. The Candidate oversees the
development and implementation of multiple components of the Readiness Programs
and provides technical inputs. A full list is provided below:
1. Institutional coordination mechanism is in place to coordinate climate
finance focal points. The position collaborates with the NDA and the
consultant/consulting firm to establish a coordination mechanism with other
climate finance focal points;
2. Stakeholder engagement relevant to country programming. The position
supports the NDA in engaging public, private and civil society stakeholders to
prioritize project pipeline in accordance with the GCF Country Program Document
and during Annual Preparatory Review fora.
3. Direct access to climate finance. The position becomes the main focal
point to support:
* the existing DAE to develop Concept Notes/Proposal to the GCF;
* the nominated DAE in the accreditation process and increase the
readiness of the nominated national entities.
4. Climate finance strategy and project pipeline strengthened. The position
supports the NDA in expanding the GCF project pipeline in Indonesia, developing
a climate finance strategy, aligning the project pipeline of Direct Access
Entities (DAEs) and International Accredited Entities (AEs) with the recent GCF
Country Programme Document.
The position will spend 80% of his/her time to deliver the Outcome 3 and 4
above.
ENGAGEMENT
* This position will actively engage regularly with the private sector,
civil society, government, DAEs, and other (local) stakeholders. Direct
communication with the GCF (on behalf of the NDA or GGGI) is foreseen as well;
* Work as the key climate change investment expert to relevant
stakeholders, strengthen these stakeholders' capacity and provide necessary
assistance and guidance to improve green projects initiated by direct access
entity. Ensure effective and efficient delivery of related project deliverables;
* Working closely with government officials, (D)AEs and the private sector
in implementing the Readiness Programs and/or developing GCF concept notes.
* Coordinate with GGGI colleagues in Indonesia and other countries,
especially those working on the GCF readiness programs and green investment;
* Collaborate closely with the FPA staff and the appointed staff of
candidate DAEs in progressing with the accreditation process.
DELIVERY
* Initiate and conduct relevant workshops, roadshows, and focus group
discussions with key national and subnational stakeholders from both public and
private sector;
* Develop and initiate climate change projects and prepare concept
notes, especially for submission purpose to the GCF;
* Ensure the development of existing and candidate DAEs project
pipeline to align with the most recent GCF Country Program Document;
* Support the nominated entities in the accreditation process and
increase the readiness of the nominated entities to enhance their accreditation
status;
* Initiate, maintain and strengthen relationships with key officials in
the government (other than the FPA) and other relevant public and private
institutions;
* Provide high-quality climate finance/investment technical advice to
the FPA and DAE(s); and
* Independently manage the technical team's outputs (consisting of
staff members and consultants from various fields[1]) to meet challenging
timelines and ensure successful quality delivery in line with the agreed
outputs;
* Write progress reports for the Indonesia Readiness Programs to the
GCF and GGGI.
REQUIREMENTS (only recruitment purpose)
QUALIFICATIONS
* At least a Master's degree in environmental and natural resources
economics, development economics, finance, business/ business management, or a
related field;
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in managing government
relations, working with NGOs/CSOs, and/or engaging with private sectors;
* Demonstrate knowledge of GCF framework and policies, modalities and
procedures, including reporting requirements and guidelines;
* Technical knowledge of climate change, mitigation, adaptation and/or
climate financing;
* Experience with the development and structuring of investment projects,
ideally in climate change projects;
* Experience in managing team;
* Previous experience with the management of donor-funded activities;
* Demonstrated project and policy experience in Indonesia;
* Excellent written and spoken communication skills in Indonesian and
English.
FUNCTIONAL
* Proven ability to provide high-quality advice on project development
and investments on climate change
* Proven analytical, problem-solving, and strategic skills
* Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships
with government counterparts
* Demonstrated capacity to facilitate in-depth, outcome oriented,
stakeholder dialogues
* Excellent interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and
consensus-building skills
* Ability to foster strong relationships with key government agencies
and ensure ownership of program's input
CORPORATE
* Commitment to gender equality
* Ability to value diversity in team, counterparts, and related
stakeholders
* Ability to advocate and incorporate GGGI value within and outside the
organization
To apply, please visit
https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/green-investment-officer-readvertisement-419755.html
before June 17th, 2020 (KST).
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[1] The position will work with various technical experts from energy, green
cities, forest and sustainable landscape, gender and social inclusion, and
communication experts as GGGI staff or consultants.
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