CLOSE: 15/04/201
Description
Organization: Global Green Growth
Institute (GGGI)
Institute (GGGI)
Post
Date:
25 March 2015
Date:
25 March 2015
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Assignment: Fulltime Consultant
Position
Number:
GGGI-HR_15-102
Number:
GGGI-HR_15-102
Closing
Date:
15 April 2015
Date:
15 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 Countries 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 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.
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.
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 (Priority Area 4) and incorporating a green economy approach to economic
transformation (Priority Area 5).
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 (Priority Area 4) and incorporating a green economy approach to economic
transformation (Priority Area 5).
Post
holder will join GGGI Country Team in Kigali as a part of strategic and
technical members of the Team. They will 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 as a part of strategic and
technical members of the Team. They will 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
- Review
existing green growth and green urbanization related documents and plans,
and undertake analyses to advise on how can be mainstreamed into Rwanda’s
urban planning and urban economic development in an environmentally and
socially sustainable manner;
- Provide
technical inputs and guidance to prioritize key urban infrastructures in
secondary cities and to formulate the National Roadmap and associated
Investment strategy. This will include selection of key urban
infrastructure projects, including housing, urban upgrade, energy,
water/sanitation, transport and waste management;
- Assess
needs and barriers for efficient green infrastructure provision and
project financing in Rwanda, and provide technical inputs to design
pipelines of viable infrastructure deals;
- Provide
input to develop pre-feasibility studies for specific public investment
projects and identify resource mobilization plans for each of the
secondary cities;
- Familiarity
with project finance and bankable project preparation and structuring
processes; infrastructure procurement and approval processes;
pre-feasibility/feasibility study will be an advantage;
- Support
capacity development of ministries/local governments/civil society
organizations and private sector entities;
- Support
partnerships with international development partners, local governments,
civil society organizations and private sector entities; and
- Develop
project related internal and external documents as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- At
least a Master’s degree in civil engineering, economics, environmental
studies, architecture, energy, water, urban planning or other related
field
- Minimum
of eight years of relevant experience, including technical due
diligence/project appraisal in urban infrastructure investment
- Demonstrated
experience in conducting feasibility studies
- Expertise
in Africa and developing countries. Prior experience working in Rwanda
would be a plus.
- Experience
in training and capacity building activities and/or applying research to
policy decision-making will be a plus.
- Efficient
communication ability and proven experience in transferring skills and
knowledge
- Proficient
written and spoken English is required, and fluency in Kinyarwanda or
French will be a plus.
HOW
TO APPLY
TO APPLY
- Please
indicate position you are applying for “15-102 – Infrastructure
Specialist, Rwanda”
- 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.05837.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com‘
Email:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: ‘Rwanda.05837.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com‘
