CLOSE: 21/04/2015
Description
Organization: Global Green Growth
Institute
Institute
Post
Date:
31 March 2015
Date:
31 March 2015
Assignment: Fulltime Employment
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Position
number:
GGGI-HR_15-114
number:
GGGI-HR_15-114
Position
Grade:
G2
Grade:
G2
Closing
Date:
21 April 2015
Date:
21 April 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.
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 22 member counties who
joined the organization.
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 22 member counties who
joined the organization.
GGGI
has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world.
there 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 focused on knowledge development and management activities
which build a strong theoretical am empirical basis for green growth, while
providing concrete options and guidance for policy makers; as well as building
the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.
has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world.
there 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 focused on knowledge development and management activities
which build a strong theoretical am empirical basis for green growth, while
providing concrete options and guidance for policy makers; as well as building
the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.
Current
Rwanda Country Program supports the Government in implementing the Second
Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS2) (2013-2018),
particularly to promote designated “secondary cities” as poles of
growth and incorporating a green economy approach to economic transformation.
Rwanda Country Program supports the Government in implementing the Second
Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS2) (2013-2018),
particularly to promote designated “secondary cities” as poles of
growth and incorporating a green economy approach to economic transformation.
Post
holder will join GGGI Country Team in Kigali and participate in developing a
National Roadmap, Green City Investment Strategy and bankable projects, in
close collaboration with other team members, government officials,
international and Rwandan development partners from public and private sectors.
holder will join GGGI Country Team in Kigali and participate in developing a
National Roadmap, Green City Investment Strategy and bankable projects, in
close collaboration with other team members, government officials,
international and Rwandan development partners from public and private sectors.
JOB
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The
program Officer will undertakes technical and operational GGP&I activities
to support the Rwanda Country Program. Under the guidance of senior staff, s/he
will execute various activities in the context of both analytical and
administrative tasks, including:
program Officer will undertakes technical and operational GGP&I activities
to support the Rwanda Country Program. Under the guidance of senior staff, s/he
will execute various activities in the context of both analytical and
administrative tasks, including:
- Conduct
and support project analysis and research, participate in writing reports
to weigh different options for green urbanization and green economy, and
develop policy solutions for the country
- Support
day-to-day management of the program with related activities
- Instrumental
in preparing, maintaining, and updating a project budget file, including
preparing payment reports for internal and external audit. Monitor and
report any variations.
- Prepare
relevant internal procedural documents and undertake administrative duties
- Develop
internal/external reporting materials on the project progress, and project
related documents as required
- Support
organization of capacity development trainings, workshops/conferences, and
other internal and external gatherings
- Assist
in liaising GGGI’s Kigali office with the HQ as well as different
divisions within GGGI
- Perform
other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s
degree in climate change/green growth, economics, infrastructure (energy,
water, transport, housing, manufacturing), public administration, or other
related fields. For Bachelor’s degree we will consider significant
relevant experience in lieu of Master’s degree.
- Minimum
of 3 years of relevant experience in the area of green growth/climate
change, urban development and regional planning, local economics,
financing administration or other relevant fields.
- Strong
proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a must, and proficiency in
quantitative data handing and GIS will be a plus.
- Good
understanding of the economic, social and environmental aspects in an
African context required.
- Experience
of urban infrastructure planning & implementation, cost-benefit
analysis for public/private investment a will be a plus.
- Experience
of working in Africa and/or Rwanda is an asset.
- Proficient
written and spoken English is required.
HOW
TO APPLY
TO APPLY
- Put
“GGGI-HR_15-114″ – Rwanda Program Officer” in subject line
of the e-mail
- Please
submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)
- For
more information on GGGI, please visit our website at www.gggi.org.
Application
Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘Rwanda.51508.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com‘
Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘Rwanda.51508.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com‘
