Python Programmer/Modeler for the National Green Growth Index for Angola

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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Angolan Ministry of the Environment (MINAMB), as the National Designated Authority (NDA) for Climate Finance, has secured a 12-month readiness grant from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in partnership with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The project aims to build a solid foundation for Angola to access climate finance, effectively implement its NDC goals and promote sustainable development in key sectors, which includes an activity that will use GGGI’s Green Growth Performance Measurement framework and tools to contribute to the development of a National Green Growth Index that will inform climate action in the country.

The Green Growth Index is an important step for the country to measure the readiness of a country to transition to a low-carbon and climate resilient model of growth. It will apply two complementary strategies to enhance its practical utility in policy decision-making: first, a stepwise scientific approach to apply the framework of the Green Growth Index in selecting green growth indicators and, second, a consultative process involving experts and stakeholders to assess the policy relevance of the indicators. The former involves rigorous research to understand the complexity and multidimensionality of green growth, while the latter entails consultations to understand the national and regional contexts that influence green growth policies.

Based in Seoul, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was established in 2012 as an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as “green growth”, which targets key aspects of economic performance, such as poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and the private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon-intensive, and more resilient to climate change. The Front Office within GGGI’s Directorate for Green Growth Implementation (DGGI-FO) works to advance GGGI’s impact through global, multi-sectoral programs that deliver strategic research and analysis, knowledge sharing, and capacity building in green growth.

One of DGGI-FO’s projects that aims to support knowledge sharing is the Green Growth Performance Measurement (GGPM) Project. The GGPM has two interlinked components – the Green Growth Index and the Simulation Tool. The Simulation Tool is designed to allow users to enhance their knowledge on how different policy options within these dimensions can influence countries' green growth performance. The Green Growth Index and Simulation Tool are integrated approaches, so the validity of the underlying models and assumptions of the latter

depends on the policy relevance of indicators that frame the former. This consultancy is related to the Index, which serves benchmark countries’ green growth performance through a standard set of variables based on publicly available and credible data. Because the Index is based on a robust sustainability framework, it can highlight achievements of many relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that are linked to green growth. For more information on the Green Growth Index, visit http://greengrowthindex.gggi.org/.

This consultancy will support various deliverables for the Angola National Green Growth Index, which will support the development of the National Green Growth Index and capacity building on its development. The tasks include supporting the conduct of webinars and participatory workshops, computing the Index, developing the online dashboard, and preparing the technical report. He will be hired by GGGI, work with the African Regional Office, and report to the GGPM project manager.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The consultant’s assignment will include various tasks that will contribute to the successful and timely delivery of the outputs for the GGPM, which include:

Research on sources of green growth indicators for the four green growth dimensions in Angola and prepare an initial database for the indicators, which will be used as inputs to the workshop materials for the first participatory workshop.

Support preparation of the training modules for the first participatory workshop, including graphics on the trend of green growth indicators for Angola and relevant African countries for the slide presentation

Support the collection of experts’ feedback from the first participatory workshop by supporting workshop discussions/breakout sessions

Support preparation of training modules for the second participatory workshop, including an online dashboard presenting the Index scores for Angola

Support the preparation of the technical report on the Angola National Green Growth Index, including graphics and relevant images for the layout

SCOPE OF WORK

This is an individual consultancy assignment to support the GGPM team at GGGI headquarters in programming the national Green Growth Index, preparing the training modules, and preparing the online dashboard.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The assignments will be completed, and the final outcomes will be delivered to the GGGI as follows. Payment will be made upon completing all deliverables (in no particular order).

OUTPUT / DELIVERABLE

PERCENTAGE OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT

DUE DATE

Support the development of an excel database for the green growth indicators in Angola

25.0% (2,000 USD)

20/12/2025

Graphics on the trend of the green growth indicators for the slide presentation

12.5% (1,000 USD)

20/01/2026

Feedback from the first participatory workshop, including graphics of the ratings on the green growth indicators

12.5% (1,000 USD)

20/02/2026

Online dashboard using Python codes for the Angola Green Growth Index

25.0% (2,000 USD)

20/03/2026

Inputs to the Angola Green Growth Index report

25.0% (2,000 USD)

20/03/2026

QUALIFICATION/EXPERTISE REQUIRED

The selected consultant is expected to have the following skills and experience:

Master’s degree, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in relevant environmental and quantitative analytical fields such as mathematics, resource economics, development economics, environmental science, engineering, social science, human ecology/geography, etc.

Ar least 5 years of work experience in data, information systems, and digital services.

Experience in developing Green Growth Index or related indices is required.

Experience in crafting policy-relevant recommendations from technical work, and drafting analytical/technical reports in English, are necessary.

Experience in systematically reviewing scientific literature on concepts and methods related to green growth, climate change, and/or sustainable development is necessary.

Solid experience in using/developing models using Python or R software is necessary.

Knowledge of GGGI’s Green Growth Index is necessary.

Experience working with international organizations and/or research/academic institutions is highly desirable.

Ability to deliver very good quality draft reports in a short period of time is important.

Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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