Pacific Regional Green Investment Lead & CFAN Project Manager
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 five Members in the Pacific Islands: Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea (PNG), Tonga and Vanuatu. GGGIโs work in the Pacific started with operations on the ground in Fiji and Vanuatu in 2015. Since then, offices have also been established in Kiribati, PNG and Tonga. In addition, through regional programs implemented by GGGI, such as the Pacific NDC Hub, the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) and the SIDS Climate Action Program, GGGI is also engaging and working with all 14 Pacific Island Countries and has project activities ongoing in Cook Islands, Palau, Tuvalu, Samoa and Solomon Islands.
GGGIโs work in the Pacific is focused on strengthening the enabling environment for climate action and green investments including policy development, technical assessments, capacity strengthening and climate finance and investment planning with the aim to mobilize over 750M USD by 2027. GGGI works with national, regional and international partners to achieve its objective to support Pacific Island Countries to transition to a climate resilient, green growth economic model.
Program Background: Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) Program Phase 2
The Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) is a global network aiming to accelerate access to climate finance for developing countries. The first phase of CFAN in the Pacific ran from April 2021 to March 2024 and was funded by the Government of Canada. The second phase of CFAN in the Pacific is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). CFAN aims to support developing countries in securing and structuring finance for priority climate projects by cultivating a network of highly trained, embedded climate finance advisors. In the Pacific, GGGI implements CFAN by embedding Climate Finance Advisors into 8 PICs: Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. CFAN is coordinated globally by Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) as the Secretariat of CFAN and other partners in the Pacific include The Pacific Community and the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Regional Green Investment Lead will lead the Climate Finance Access Network (CFAN) Phase 2 Program under GGGI and manage Pacific-wide GGGI green investment portfolio with the aim of achieving the investment targets of the Pacific Region. S/he will support development of the business case, investment documentation, identify and analyze project opportunities, competitive strengths and weaknesses of projects and their sponsors/funders. The Regional Green Investment Lead also takes responsibility for the management of the CFAN regional program and its staff, and other projects and staff, particularly in relation to projects centered on finance, investment and investment planning and related capacity building and training. The Regional Green Investment Lead reports directly to the Pacific Regional Director, with secondary reporting to the Head of Green Investment Services (GIS).
PURPOSE
The Regional Investment Lead works with partner countries in the originating, designing, and implementing of climate finance and green investment projects in various sectors. The Regional Investment Lead is expected to lead in the identification of new project opportunities in countries, development of project concept, design of financing mechanisms, identification and engagement of potential financiers, and presentation of investment and policy recommendations to partner countries/government agencies.
The Regional Investment Lead should undertake the following activities:
Mature the existing pipeline of investment projects and lead development of new scalable, replicable projects in the Pacific preferably in alignment with GGGI global programs and thematic priorities. Provide leadership and technical guidance to CFAN Advisors and other GIS staff in countries in the Pacific Engage with Country Representatives (CRs) in the Pacific on project specific issues and investment aspects of projects. Provide regular updates to GIS Head on project status in terms of delivery, the country and regional strategy and budget. Support proposal writing and resource mobilization Receive project updates from and provide regular advice and support to CFAN advisors/GIS staff placed in the Pacific region
ENGAGEMENT
Working with the Regional Director, Country Representatives in Pacific region and GIS Head at GGGI HQ, the Regional Investment Lead manages a portfolio of green investment projects in the Pacific countries, engaging with country teams, in-house and external experts/organizations. The Regional Investment Lead provides technical advice and guidance to other GIS staff members and leads capacity building of internal staff and government officials in the area of green investment project design, preparation and implementation. The Regional Investment Lead plays a critical role in building, maintaining, and strengthening partnerships with government counterparts and international/local stakeholders in the public and private sectors.
DELIVERY
The Regional Investment Lead should undertake the following activities:
1. Coordination
a. Lead coordination between DFAT and GGGI
Lead periodic meeting updates with DFAT Provide timely updates on critical matters to DFAT
b. Lead coordination between the CFAN global network Coordinator (RMI) and GGGI.
Join regular coordination calls with CFAN Secretariat. Update CFAN on components of GGGI delivery as outlined in the partnership agreement and elaborated on with CFAN Secretariat. Coordinate and participate in CFAN advisor training
c. Lead, manage and coordinate GGGIโs 8 CFAN advisors, including amongst others:
d. Lead coordination for GCF, Adaptation Fund and other investment fund windows
Coordinate with HQ all GCF concept note review in consultation with regional Country Representatives and Project Managers Serve as focal point on Pacific regionโs related climate finance/green investment related work Attend regularly scheduled meetings with GGGIโs Head of Investment & Policy Solutions Division and Head of Green Investment Services (GIS)
2.Reporting
a. Preparation of GGGI bi-annual report to DFAT
b. Work with the GGGI Independent Evaluation Unit on Monitoring and Evaluation requirements for the projec
c. Submission of Monthly Reports and Quarterly Updates for internal reporting on the Climate Finance Access Network Project in GGGI Online, as well as provide inputs to the End of Year Report.
d. Provide regular updates to the CFAN Global Secretariat & provide information for the CFAN Steering Committee.
3. Management
CFAN Phase 2
a. Provide technical support and over all guidance to CFAN advisors and other GIS staff on stakeholder engagement (public and private), project structuring, concept note writing, financial modeling, and capacity building
b. Quality assurance on CFAN requirements and advisor performance and deliverables
c. Lead and develop pipeline of projects in all CFAN countries in coordination with CFAN advisors
d. Management of project Budget and Deliverables
e. Ensuring compliance with all aspects of the grant agreement between GGGI and DFAT
f. Approval of the Technical Assistance Requests from the CFAN advisors
g. Manage communications plan and strategy with the regional communications lead
Green Investment Services
a. Support Pacific Country teams in the development of green investment and climate finance projects
b. Review and provide comments and technical assistance to investment proposals and concept notes from Pacific country teams
c. Monitor. key milestones of investment projects in the Pacific and provide technical (finance, structuring, etc.) advice to achieve targets
Resource Mobilization
a. Support resource mobilization proposal writing from time to time in the Pacific.
b. Support the Regional Director on Phase 3 funding proposal for CFAN, as required
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in international business, international development, finance, economics, business administration or other related field At least 7-10 years of relevant experience in project/program management Experience in investment planning, evidence-based decision making, research and analysis Experience climate finance and public private partnerships preferred Demonstrate know-how in business case development, financial and/or economics analysis for projects Experience in day-to-day engagement with Government ministries and agencies Experience in engaging with private sector and other stakeholders ( academia, NGOs, development partners, etc) Experience in the Pacific Islands countries is an asset Fluent written and spoken English is a requirement.
FUNCTIONAL
Experience in leadership and management roles, with responsibility for strategic direction setting, work program and budgets, and team leadership and management. Sound knowledge and expertise in developing successful organizational and program level systems for planning, measuring and demonstrating impact. Ability to interact and form relationships with high-level government officials and partners Resourceful and able to develop and operationalize strategies to achieve outputs and outcomesCORPORATE
Project management: Proven ability to independently plan, manage and complete projects that deliver quality outcomes in a timely and inclusive manner. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver products or presentations that are concise, easy to understand and influential. Influencing change: Track record of engaging effectively to secure buy in, underpinned by strong listening, trust building, influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills. Team player: Capacity to be selfless team member, to operate across organizational boundaries, and maintain a resilient, positive and results-focused mindset in a dynamic environment. Promotes an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is an X10, international grade level in GGGI's salary scale. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision.
GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.
Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.