AI STRATEGY CONSULTANT

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

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 solid theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers, as well as creating the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

In 2024, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) has launched an internal initiative focused on building foundations for enhanced data management, exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its operations and its services to Members, and building pilot experience on data visualization and the use of AI. The initiative has three “components”: (1) GGGI identifies and manages critical data. This component looks at inventorying GGGI’s data (2) GGGI explores the value of AI to accelerate Green Growth for Members and GGGI operations. (3) The value of data and AI for GGGI is demonstrated through on the ground AI pilots.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

GGGI is seeking a Data and AI Strategy Consultant to join our team and play a key role in shaping our approach in exploring AI in Green Growth in the second phase of the data and AI initiative. In this consultancy the consultant will provide high-level ad-hoc strategic guidance to AI pilot projects currently being implemented by GGGI. These pilots are at various stages of development and will benefit from expert feedback on risk assessment, project management and ethical considerations. He/she/they will also support the initiative in narrowing its focus to specific services and targeted resource mobilization efforts to effectively explore the field of AI in green growth. The assignment will also require periodic reporting of progress and activity updates to the Task Force in charge of the initiative.

The primary Objectives and Tasks of this consultancy are as follows:

A. AI in Green Growth

Stakeholder Identification: Support the on-going identification of relevant AI industry experts, donor organizations, and potential partners who can support GGGI’s AI initiatives.

Institutional position on AI: Conduct a benchmarking of AI strategies, principles or frameworks in GGGI peers to inform the development of GGGI’s Organizational position and strategic framework on Safe, Sustainable, Accessible and Inclusive AI.

Value Proposition: Provide insights into the potential of AI technologies/use cases in accelerating green growth sectors such as energy efficiency, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture through two capacity building sessions.

Environmental Monitoring: Conduct strategic environmental monitoring of AI (funding opportunities, initiatives) via the writing of a bi-monthly digest of AI and AI in Green Growth related news.

B. AI Pilot Project Support (Ad-hoc Basis)

The consultant will provide strategic guidance for GGGI AI pilot projects by offering advice on managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure pilots stay on track.

The Consultant will deliver the following deliverables:

Activity

Description

Due Date

Payment (% of the contract value)

Deliverable 1

Stakeholder identification:

Report Identifying relevant AI industry experts, donor organizations, and potential partners who can support GGGI’s AI initiatives.

Max. 20 days after contract start date

10

Deliverable 2

Institutional position on AI:

Report benchmarking AI strategies, principles or frameworks in GGGI peers with recommendations to inform the development of GGGI’s Organizational position and strategic framework on Safe, Sustainable, Accessible and Inclusive AI.

Max. 10 days after contract start date

30

Deliverable 3

Value Proposition:

Two capacity building session on identified topic highlighting the potential of AI in specific green growth sectors

Max. 20 days after contract start date

20

Deliverable 4

Environment Monitoring:

Bi-monthly digest for internal circulation on AI donors, funding opportunities, initiatives related news

Max. 20 days after contract start date

15

Deliverable 5

Reports to the initiative on ad-hoc support provided to GGGI AI pilots

Before contract end date

15

Deliverable 6

Final report on the outcome of all activities including lessons learned and recommendations

Before contract end date

10

All reports are to be submitted to the direct supervisor using the appropriate GGGI template. All relevant technical papers, reports, and other documents prepared from the start to the end of the assignment shall be attached to the Final Report. The Consultant shall submit the report in electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application. All deliverables must be in English.

All deliverables including the Final report must be approved by GGGI. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 7 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report.

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

The ideal candidate for this consultancy should possess the following qualifications:

Advanced degree (Master’s or higher.) in computer science, information technology, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, environmental science, or a closely related field.

Proven experience in advising organizations on data strategies and the adoption of AI/ML technologies, ideally in the context of sustainable development, green growth and climate action related services.

Experience working on data science/AI projects in the sustainability, climate change, or green growth sectors.

8-10 years of work experience in the field of data science

Proficiency in using Microsoft Package (SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) collaborative platforms (i.e., Teams) and virtual meeting platforms (i.e., Webex, Zoom, etc.).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, in addition to the ability to independently generate clear and concise reports.

ADMINISTRTIVE INFORMATION

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications which should include the following:

Detailed Curriculum Vitae, Cover letter,

Proposal for implementing the assignment (approach to handle scope and tasks).

The position will be posted for 14 days. The selection process will be concluded within 30 days from the initial posting of the position depending on the applications received. Date to close uses Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Application, Cover Letter, CV and Proposal must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for an individual consultant assignment.