PAKISTAN: PROGRAM ASSISTANT 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.
Pakistan became a member of GGGI in 2021, and the Ministry of Environmental Coordination and Climate Change (MoCCEC) has signed the GGGI Pakistan Country Program Framework 2024-2028 in November 2024 at Baku. The Host Country Agreement (HCA) has been submitted to the government on Dec 10, 2024, for its review and feedback. The HCA is expected to be signed in Q2 2025.
The GGGI has been working on various projects and initiatives including the LT-LEDS project with GiZ, UNEP/CTCN-funded and KGNDF co-funded โDevelopment of a Technology Roadmap for the Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions of Pakistanโ project, and the BMWK-funded โSupporting Preparedness for Article 6 Cooperationโ program and few more project proposals and initiatives.
The GGGI is in the process of establishing its Country Office in Pakistan and signing an HCA. There is a need to hire an individual consultant to assist the Senior Program Officer in program development and to facilitate some of the administrative work. The GGGI is seeking the services of an individual to support the Country Office functioning in terms of program/project activities both from the programmatic and operational perspective.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The IC will provide support to the Country Office in assisting the Senior Program Officer in the implementation of program/project activities, program development and carrying out certain administrative tasks that will ensure efficient running of the country office. The IC is expected to be highly professional and must be extremely well organized to stay on top of multiple meetings, document review and meeting deadlines. The IC will be required to sit in the Country Office for at least 18 days per month and the work of this IC will be of the following scope:
1) PURPOSE:
- Work in close collaboration with the Program Lead and other GGGI staff and consultants within the country and contribute to the development of the Country Office program.
- Support the development of the pipeline of projects to ensure continuity of GGGI activities in Pakistan
- Assist the program in carrying out certain administrative tasks that may ensure the effective functioning of the Country Office.
2) ENGAGEMENT:
- Work closely with the Senior Program Officer and Asia Program Management and Strategy Officer to identify, develop and progress ideas, concept notes, and proposals for submission to donors.
- Provide support in coordinating various meetings and inputs from GGGIโs thematic experts to ensure timely inputs of quality.
- Assist in coordinating with the government officials, donors and development partner counterparts to understand priorities, ensuring alignment of project proposal objectives and gaining buy-in.
- Support the representation of GGGI in various meetings with the government, private sector and development partners, as and when required.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to guarantee compliance of GGGIโs HR, Procurement, Events, and Travel related processes.
3) DELIVERY
- Assist in the implementation of LT-LEDS project, NDC support areas and subsequent development of concept notes for resource mobilization.
- Work closely with the Senior Program Officer and Asia Program Management and Strategy Officer in preparing the idea notes and concept notes related to Pakistanโs development priorities to support resource mobilization.
- Keep track of existing and new projects under implementation by other entities in Pakistan to avoid duplication and maximize complementarity.
- Keep track of donor priorities, funding opportunities and calls for proposals to maximize the opportunity for GGGI Pakistan to engage in resource mobilization.
- Assist in preparing PowerPoint presentations, and other documentation to support engagement internally and externally.
- Assist in developing workplans, timelines, TORs, and other relevant documentation to ensure that new proposals are developed on time and are of sufficient quality.
- Support administration aspects of GGGI projects in Pakistan and carry out some of the administrative duties as and when required.
- Assist in arranging workshops under various activities across Pakistan and dealing directly with vendors and partners as and when required.
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
1) QUALIFICATIONS
- At least a Bachelor's degree in economics, sustainable development, environmental sciences, international relations, engineering, or any discipline related to the assignment.
- At least 4 years (Preferably 5 years) of professional experience in the above fields.
- Working experience with international organizations would be an asset.
- Fluency in English is required, fluency or a strong grasp of local languages is a plus.
- Pakistani citizen or entitled to work in Pakistan.
2) FUNCTIONAL
- Exceptional time management and organization skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including public speaking with all staff and stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Fast learner, quick to adapt to new environment, systems and bring immediate contribution.
- Ability to prepare written reports, business correspondence, project proposals, etc, including strong narratives in English and local languages.
- Self-initiative, motivated and team oriented, with capacity to work under pressure.
- Strong ability to work with little supervision while maintaining productivity and producing deliverables.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple workstreams.
- Service oriented to internal and external clients, with demonstrated abilities to find solutions, resolve problems and overcome challenges.
3) CORPORATE
- Understand and actively support GGGIโs mission, vision, and values.
- Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and financial management.
- Excels at problem-solving, asks questions, seeks support when needed, and quickly shares information and knowledge with others internally and externally.
- Manage emotions and stress positively, be receptive to feedback, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
1) The application must include an up-to-date CV with a cover letter. The cover letter must include an overall understanding of the tasks and his/her demonstrated ability with experience in delivering as per the TORs.
2) Selection method/process - The IC notice should be advertised on GGGIโs social media page for HQ and Asia.
3) Timeline of selection - The applications should be submitted by March 24, 2025, and the expected time to start is April 1, 2025.
4) The 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.
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