Project Officer - Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency Project
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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 OVERVIEW
GGGI's program in the Pacific supports green growth and climate action across different sectors in five GGGI members countries - Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga and Vanuatu - as well as other partner countries in the Pacific. GGGI has been supporting the Pacific Islands Countries (PICs) in strengthening climate transparency systems and building capacity to meet reporting requirements under the Paris Agreement and Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).
The Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) project in Tonga is part of a broader regional effort to support PICs in meeting the ETF requirements under the Paris Agreement. The project is implemented by GGGI in partnership with the Government of Tonga and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Key components of the Tonga CBIT project include:
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a motivated national Project Officer to support the implementation of the Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) project in Tonga. The Project Officer will work closely with the Senior Program Officer โ MRV and NDC to coordinate national planning, execution, monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to achieve three key outcomes: strengthened institutional arrangements for ETF reporting, improved GHG inventory systems and MRV frameworks, and enhanced national awareness and capacity to meet ETF requirements.
This role is critical in ensuring timely delivery of project outputs, effective coordination with government and partners, and alignment with national climate priorities and transparency commitments.
PURPOSE
Reporting directly to the Senior Program Officer, and under the guidance of the Director of Climate Change (government partner โ Department of Climate Change) - the role will coordinate the timely and effective delivery of the Tonga CBIT project activities. The role will support national planning, implementation, and monitoring of project outputs, working closely with a hybrid team of national consultants, government officials, and regional experts. The Project Officer will be responsible for day-to-day project coordination, supporting the delivery of national-level outputs, and ensuring compliance with institutional and donor requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
ENGAGEMENT
The Project Officer will:
Serve as the national coordinator for the Tonga CBIT project, representing GGGI in interactions with government stakeholders, national experts, civil society, and other partners as required. Maintain strong relationships with the Department of Climate Change and other relevant government ministries and agencies involved in climate transparency. Facilitate coordination among national and regional stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation and stakeholder buy-in. Support regional learning and knowledge exchange activities by contributing national inputs and participating in joint events with other Pacific CBIT countries. Support dissemination of project progress and results to national stakeholders and the public. Contribute to awareness-raising and capacity-building activities on climate reporting and transparency. Support Department of Climate Change with other responsibilities/duties requested by the Director of Climate Change.
DELIVERY
The Project Officer will coordinate the delivery of the Tonga CBIT projectโs national-level outputs, including:
Establishment of institutional arrangements for coordinating climate reporting and ETF implementation. Development and institutionalization of a national GHG inventory system aligned with IPCC guidelines. Design and piloting of systems to monitor and report on NDC implementation, including mitigation and adaptation. Development of tools and procedures for tracking and reporting climate finance and other climate support. Coordination of training programs for government staff and national experts on GHG inventories, MRV, and ETF. Facilitation of peer-to-peer exchanges and partnerships with other countries and technical institutions. Support for integrating climate transparency into national policy and planning frameworks. Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of project progress against agreed indicators. Perform other responsibilities/duties requested by Director of Climate Change.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
Bachelorโs degree in environmental science, public policy, climate change, development studies, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, climate policy, MRV/GHG inventory systems, or related areas. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination and government engagement. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to draft high-quality written outputs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with online collaboration and reporting tools. Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Tongan is highly desirable. Must be a Tongan citizen or legally authorized to work in Tonga. Experience working in the climate change or development sector in the Pacific region is an asset.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Project Officer is an X8, national grade level in GGGI's salary scale. For X8 national grade, the base salary starts from USD 13,339. 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.
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.