Individual Consultant, Sustainable and Energy Finance (Mexico)

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

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.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Mexico’s development priorities have evolved in the context of global and domestic changes, resulting in a significant push to transform the public life to achieve a greater benefit for all. This intent is ingrained in the National Development Plan 2019-2024, which serves as an umbrella for sectoral and institutional plans and a key tool for cooperation fostering inclusive development. The goal of its political, social, and economic pillars is to bring the nation toward prosperity, security, sustainability; thus, green growth and a low-carbon society are key development objectives for the country.

Over the last decade, the Global Green Growth Institute has consolidated its role as a trusted advisor to Mexico’s federal and subnational governments, actively working collaboratively with key counterparts to establish a strong green growth foundation in the country. In 2014, the Mexican Senate ratified the Agreement for the Establishment of GGGI, which signals Mexico’s commitment to green growth and its recognition of the shared value of this development paradigm in cooperation with GGGI. In 2021, the Country Agreement between GGGI and Mexico was signed between the Mexican Foreign Affairs Secretariat and GGGI; hence, formally recognizing GGGI as one of the country’s key partnering international intergovernmental organizations.

Since 2021, GGGI, as implementing partner for the UK Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions (UKPACT) of the British Embassy, has supported public financial entities in designing and implementing policies and regulations to promote sustainability in the financial sector, as well as in the development of financial instruments to mobilize sustainable financing. Specifically, the activities supported by GGGI have focused on promoting the adoption of sustainable taxonomy in financial entities.

Following the experience working with financial mechanisms and instruments, GGGI, with the support of the UKPACT program, will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Energy in strengthening the Energy Funds managed by the Ministry, including the evaluation of the potential alignment of energy projects with the Sustainable Taxonomy.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Sustainable and Energy Finance Consultant will support GGGI-Mexico in providing technical assistance to the Ministry of Energy in developing strategic documents related to the evaluation and strengthening of the Energy Trust Funds.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Consultant will carry out at least the following activities:

Elaborate an Assessment of Opportunities for Mexico’s Energy Trust Funds, including but not limited to their financial operations, impacts on sustainable energy, governance mechanisms, and the potential alignment with the Sustainable Taxonomy criteria.

Design and support the implementation of an ad-hoc Transparency Framework for the Energy Trust Funds, including defining a comprehensive indicator set aligned with the climate and sustainable energy targets and national commitments.

Engage with relevant stakeholders through interviews and meetings to gather information on the Energy Funds' functioning and areas for improvement.

Develop a catalogue of alternative national and international financing sources for sustainable energy projects.

Develop recommendations report to improve the current financing and refinancing mechanisms of Energy Trust Funds and support their implementation.

Summarize, organize and analyze the collected information to be presented in working documents, such as notes and PowerPoint presentations, to support strategic communication with counterparts.

Assist in organizing socialization and capacity-building sessions with relevant stakeholders on improving Energy Trust Funds and the Sustainable Taxonomy.

Main topics to be supported:

DELIVERBALES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The expected outputs are the following:

(1) Work Plan: A work plan showcasing the products to be developed by the consultant, detailing the activities to be conducted, and the timeline for deliverables.

(2) Assessment of Opportunity Areas for Mexico’s Energy Trust Funds: The assessment aims to identify the primary barriers and opportunities for improving Mexico’s Energy Trust Funds. The consultant will ensure that the assessment should at least cover the following areas:

Financial support: Measure the resources allocated to sustainable energy projects, aiming to determine a baseline of mobilized resources.

Impact results: Identify the availability of technical information on the funded projects and assess their impact on energy efficiency, energy transition, technological development and reduction of energy poverty.

Trust Funds operation: Review and analyze the funds’ operation rules to identify opportunity areas regarding the project approval process, including project criteria, risk assessment, project monitoring process, etc.

Transparency and accountability: Review transparency practices for monitoring and disclosing information on the use and management of funds.

Throughout the entire assessment, the potential for aligning funded energy projects with the Sustainable Taxonomy should be considered, as well as providing strategic recommendations in this regard.

(3) Transparency Framework for the Energy Trust Funds: A transparency framework to enhance the monitoring of funded projects and the transparency and accountability of the Energy Trust Funds. This framework requires defining a set of relevant indicators for each Fund, considering their specific objectives, as well as the projects’ impact on national climate and energy goals.

(4) Two Socialization Reports: A report on the socialization sessions held to collect information on the Energy Trust Funds’ functioning and a report on the socialization meeting to introduce and gather feedback on the Transparency Framework.

(5) Alternative Financing Sources Catalogue: A comprehensive catalogue of alternative financing sources for sustainable energy projects and programmes. The consultant should systematically identify and map both national and international funding mechanisms available to support Energy Trust Funds in diversifying their financing options.

(6) Refinancing scheme: Areport with strategic recommendations to improve the procedural and legal processes within the Energy Trust Funds, describing the support provided for their implementation. The report objective is to enhance current financing and refinancing schemes, which will facilitate capital mobilization, diversify funding sources, and strengthen the Ministry of Energy’s capacity to support targeted energy projects and their beneficiaries.

Payment

Deliverables

Deliverables description

Target Completion

Amount (% over total fee)

No 1.

One (1) Workplan

A work plan presenting the activities to be undertaken by the consultant and a calendar for deliverables.

September 12th, 2025

10%

No. 2

One (1) Assessment of Opportunity Areas for Mexico’s Energy Trust Funds

An assessment to identify the main barriers and opportunities for improving Mexico’s Energy Trust Funds.

November 28th, 2025

20%

No. 3

One (1) Transparency Framework for the Energy Trust Funds

A transparency framework to enhance monitoring of funded projects by establishing relevant indicators and ensuring accountability for Energy Trust Funds.

January 23rd, 2026

20%

No. 4

Two (2) Socialization Reports

Two reports on socialization sessions to gather feedback on Energy Trust Funds and the Transparency Framework.

March27th, 2026

15%

No. 5

One (1) Alternative Financing Sources Catalogue

A catalogue of alternative financing sources for sustainable energy projects, considering national and international funding mechanisms to help Energy Trust Funds.

May 22nd , 2026

15%

No. 6

One (1) Refinancing scheme

A report on the suggested refinancing scheme for the Energy Trust Funds, and the support provided for their implementation.

July 10th, 2026

20%

REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

The development of the consultancy will be monitored and coordinated mainly through meetings related to periodic review and planning. The schedule will be defined in coordination with the Climate Finance and Policy Officer at GGGI-Mexico. These review meetings will address topics such as the strategic direction of activities, coordination of actors, needs to support implementation, as well as reporting on progress about the objective of the consultancy and deliverables.

All reports or results must be written in Spanish (English when required) in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements and submitted with proof of editable file back-up (e.g. .docx, .pptx) in an external hard-disk and GGGI SharePoint system. Where relevant, the consultant shall also provide sets of raw data, research materials, and meeting notes related to the contractual objective.

SUGGESTED METHODOLOGY AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

The consultant should follow the specific methods provided by the Contract Supervisors and ensure full confidentiality of the work delivered. The consultant will make the best use of both primary and secondary sources of information for the development of activities defined under the contract objective. The consultant will always provide the information to the Climate Policy and Finance Officer at GGGI-Mexico for review and approval prior to taking final action.

The consultant should demonstrate the credentials described below.

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Engineering or another relevant discipline.

Master's Degree in Sustainability, Economics, Energy, Sustainable Energy, Finance, or any relevant field.

Individuals based in Mexico are preferred for this post as this position requires that the consultant engage with Mexican stakeholders based in Mexico City, mainly.

At least five (5) years of experience in finance, energy, or sustainable finance.

Proven experience working with/within the public sector.

Knowledge of sustainable finance and the energy sector is required.

Excellent writing and report preparation skills.

Excellent skills in data analysis and critical thinking.

Strong skills in assertive communication in English and Spanish.

Analytical, problem-solving and strategic skills.

Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships with government counterparts.

Demonstrated capacity to facilitate in-depth, outcome-oriented stakeholder dialogues.

Maturity and professional ability to handle sensitive information and ability to respect the confidentiality of such information while working with GGGI even after the contract ends.

Ability to lead and work effectively with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMAITON

Interested consultants shall submit following documentations:

Application, cover letter, and CV must be sent in English.

A consortium, or a firm, may not be engaged for this individual consultant assignment.

All applications must be submitted online; those submitted through other channels will not be considered.

Selection method: competitive selection

Timeline of selection: 15 August 2025, 11:59 pm

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.