1. Program Coordinator,
Rwanda Country Program
Organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Location:Kigali,
Rwanda
Assignment: Fulltime Consultant
Position Number: GGGI-HR_15-103
Closing Date: 27 February 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 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.
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).
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Program Coordinator
undertakes communication and operational activities to implement GGGI’s Country
Program in Rwanda. Under the guidance of GGGI senior staff, s/he will execute
various activities in the context of both technical and coordination tasks,
including:
- Support day-to-day management and coordination of
project activities;
- Support and ensure efficient communication and
consultation between GGGI and Project Steering Committee, Sector Working
Groups, ministries and agencies, cities, and international and Rwandan
development partners from public and private sectors;
- Organize GGGI’s internal and external gatherings
including consultation meetings, capacity building sessions, workshops and
field trips;
- Manage GGGI Kigali office operation related tasks
including procurement of office supplies and facilities;
- Assist in developing, maintaining and updating a project
budget file, including producing disbursement requests and internal and
external reporting;
- Perform other tasks as required by GGGI
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least a Master’s degree in climate change, economics,
administration, urban planning, environmental studies, land use, energy,
water or other related fields
- At least four years’ of work experience in public or
business administration, green growth/climate change, urban development,
infrastructure development, social inclusion, poverty reduction or other
relevant fields
- Project management and coordination experience
- High level of self-motivation, organizational, project
management and planning skills, including the ability to juggle multiple
tasks
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient written and spoken English and Kinyarwanda is
required.
HOW TO APPLY
- Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged
into one PDF file)
- Please indicate position you are applying for
“GGGI-HR_15-103 – Program Coordinator”
- 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: ‘Rwanda.84982.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com’
2. Urban Economist,
Rwanda Country Program
Organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Post Date: 28 January 2015
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Assignment: Full time Employment
Grade:C1
Position Number: GGGI-HR_15-106
Closing Date: 18 February 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 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.
Current Rwanda country program
supports the Government of Rwanda 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).
Based on her or his knowledge and
experience on green growth, climate change or urban economics, 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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Urban Economist (Rwanda) will
perform the following functions:
- Review existing green growth/climate change and green
urbanization related documents in Rwanda, and provide advice on how green
growth/climate change aspects can be mainstreamed into Rwanda’s urban
planning and urban economic development in an environmentally and socially
sustainable manner;
- Conduct economic or climate change related analysis and
provide expertise in the inter-linkages of spatial, environmental and
economic visions of Rwandan secondary cities, and the economic impact of
green cities development and urban infrastructure projects;
- Provide strategic and technical input to prioritize key
urban infrastructures in secondary cities and to formulate the National
Roadmap and associated investment strategy from the perspective of climate
change and economic development;
- Provide advice to (pre) feasibility studies for specific
public investment projects and identify resource mobilization plans for
each of the secondary cities;
- Design and implement capacity building programs and
knowledge sharing activities;
- Build and cultivate partnerships with international
development partners, local governments, civil society organizations and
private sector entities;
- Liaise with the HQ and different divisions within GGGI;
and
- Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced university degree in climate change/sustainable
development, economics, urban/regional development, engineering or related
fields, with 3+ years of experience in total.
- Good understanding of the economic, social and/or
environmental aspects relevant to green growth/climate change planning in
a developing country context will be a plus.
- Familiarity with feasibility study, public/private
bankable project preparation, infrastructure planning and implementation
will be a plus.
- Experience in working in (East) Africa and/or Rwanda and
in an international setting preferred, and good knowledge on Rwanda’s
green growth and sustainable urban development will be a plus.
- A track record of managing complex programs, involving
capacity building and knowledge dissemination activities, and
collaboration with multi-stakeholder partners especially private sector
entities will be a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Proficient written and spoken English is required.
How to apply:
- Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged
into one PDF file)
- Please indicate position you are applying for
“GGGI-HR_15-106 – Urban Economist”
- For more information on GGGI, please visit our website
at gggi.org.
Application Email:Please apply with a covering letter and
up-to-date CV to: Rwanda.78061.999@gggi.aplitrak.com
