Global Green Growth Institute ,Infrastructure Consultant Jobs in Rwanda

Organization: Global
Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Post Date: 10 March
2015

Location: Rwanda

Assignment:
Consultant

Position Number:
GGGI-HR_15-305

Closing Date: 24
March 2015

INTRODUCTION

The Global Green
Growth Institute (GGGI) is a new international organization committed to
strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries
with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and
environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction,
job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Headquartered in
Seoul, GGGI was established by treaty in June 2012 at the United Nations Rio+20
Conference by an initial group of eighteen nations who share the organization’s
vision. As of 2014, there are total of 24 Member Countries who joined the
organization.

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 organization also focuses on knowledge development and
management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for
green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers;
as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure
investments.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The consultant will
support REG and conduct a two phase analysis.

Phase 1: Analysis
(“as is” situation)

The specialist will
analyse the current situation at REG at two levels; REG Holding (Strategic
Planning & Investment Unit Level) and EDCL (Project Implementation,
Transaction Advisory and Procurement Levels)

At the REG Holding
level; the specialist should assess;

1 The competent base
to carry out the main mandate of the unit as defined in the organisational
profile. 2 The existence or lack of appropriate policies, procedures,
methodologies and systems that ensure a coordinated and comprehensive planning
rooted in thorough analysis (technical / financial); 3 The organisational
environment and relationships needed to make this structure an effective one.

At the EDCL Project
Implementation Level; the consultant should assess;

1 The competence
base to undertake effective contracting (IPPs, EPCs, Construction -Sub
contractors, etc) with effective terms and conditions typical of infrastructure
projects; 2 Achieve effective infrastructure project procurement procedures,
including relevant systems and policies; 3 Project Implementation once all
contracts are effective to ensure timely interventions where the project is not
progressing according to plan (Effective Project Management) and enforce
relevant conditions. 4 The Specialist should work with the team to develop the
right mix of policies, procedures, tools and standard frameworks for
contracting and monitoring of projects.

Phase 2: Design
(“to-be” situation)

1 Definition of
desired functional outcomes (“to-be” situation)

In close
consultation with REG’s CEO and EDCL’s MD, and based on the assessment as
outlined above as the main guiding criteria the desired short-term and mid-term
operational functions will be reviewed in order to establish an effective
infrastructure project management unit.

1 Needs / gaps
assessment

Based on the desired
functional outcomes and on the analytical exercise a gap analysis (this
analysis will be both organisational and individual depending on who is holding
what position) will be performed, leading to a list of prioritised gaps to be
overcome.

1 Design

A roadmap (action
plan) -with clear timelines – will be designed on how to achieve:

  • The
    best organisational structure to ensure efficient infrastructure project
    preparation and management for REG Holding and for EDCL and the
    interrelationships thereof;
  • Develop
    key professional position and profile descriptions (including key skills,
    expertise and experience);
  • Map
    currently available skills within REG Holding and EDCL and plot these
    against the required skills for the key professional positions;
  • Identify
    personnel training needs as well as skills gaps that need to be covered
    through future recruitments;
  • Identify
    next steps to meet additional short / midterm REG Holding and EDCL support
    needs, including in change management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: MBA or
Masters level in economics, finance, or related fields;

Experience: Minimum
10 years of total experience with significant experience in infrastructure

finance – preferably
including renewable energy gained in commercial banking, a public

finance institution
or within the project finance department of an asset owning/

developing company

Languages:
Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Skills: Excellent
network of contacts in all relevant green infrastructure sectors

(renewable energy,
energy efficiency, sanitation, water management, etc.)

Experience in a top
tier consulting firm desired, particularly in change management

Experience of
working in multi country context and international setting

HOW TO APPLY

  • Please
    indicate position you are applying for “GGGI-HR_15-305 –
    Infrastructure Consultant”
  • Please
    submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)
  • For
    more information on GGGI, please visit our website at gggi.org.
How to apply:

Application Email:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘ksdconsultants.40945.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com’

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