Regional Director, Latin America and the Caribbean

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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.

GGGI works closely with governments, development partners, and the private sector to design and deliver programs, policies, and investment projects that promote low-carbon, climate-resilient development. With 52 Member States, GGGI focuses on translating national green growth strategies into bankable projects and mobilizing the finance needed to implement them.

Between 2015 and 2024, GGGI enabled the mobilization of US$15 billion towards its Member’s SDG and NDC goals, of which 60% from private sector financing. These include the world’s first Resilience Bond, and largest Debt for Nature Swap. GGGI’s work contributed to a reduction of 143 MtCO2eq in emissions and increased climate resilience for 50 million people. Since its establishment in 2010, GGGI has managed over USD 350 million of donor funds, including bilateral, multilateral, and international climate funds.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) will lead and shape the strategic direction of the Directorate of Green Growth Implementation (DGGI) in the region, mobilizing resources and managing a diverse portfolio of country programs, including staff and multi-million-dollar budgets. The Director will monitor trends and emerging issues affecting country portfolios, developing strategic responses to capitalize on opportunities and address challenges through the formulation and implementation of country planning frameworks, strategies, and activities aligned with GGGI’s Strategic Plan 2030 and contextualized under the LAC Regional Strategy.

The role will strengthen integration between country teams and Headquarters, foster collaboration across workstreams, particularly on thematic priorities and programmatic solutions, and ensure the effective participation of country programs in inter- and intra-divisional processes. The Director will provide strategic leadership and quality oversight to enhance program delivery, expand GGGI’s comparative advantage in-country, drive resource mobilization, and cultivate strong partnerships with global, regional, and local stakeholders, including development partners, ministries of finance, and economic planning agencies.

PURPOSE

The Regional Director plays a critical role in aligning GGGI’s corporate strategy with in-country operations across the LAC region. The position oversees the strategic, programmatic, and operational delivery of a multi-country portfolio, ensuring results that are impactful, timely, and financially sound. The Director will:

Oversee country operations, including program design, business development, project implementation, and stakeholder engagement.

Represent the portfolio to the Management Team, with responsibility for results, financial performance, and human resources.

Drive resource mobilization efforts, including proposal development and partnership building.

Lead results reporting, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure continuous improvement and accountability.

Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the regional team and Country Representatives.

ENGAGEMENT

The Director will serve as a key liaison between country programs, Headquarters, and external partners, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality delivery:

Lead the development of projects and programs to meet the targets set in GGGI’s Strategic Plan 2030 and the LAC Regional Strategy.

Foster strategic partnerships with high-level government counterparts, bilateral and multilateral donors, MDBs, UN agencies, philanthropies, and the private sector.

Support country teams in developing and implementing resource mobilization plans aligned with corporate priorities.

Build donor confidence in GGGI’s in-country delivery and maintain ongoing communication with current and potential partners.

Ensure that lessons learned and knowledge generated in the region are captured, shared internally, and leveraged in other GGGI programs.

DELIVERY

The Director is accountable for ensuring that all country programs within the LAC portfolio deliver on their commitments with quality, timeliness, and impact:

Develop and manage a well-integrated regional program aligned with GGGI’s Strategic Plan and LAC Regional Strategy.

Ensure corporate-level knowledge products and innovations are applied in country and regional programming.

Oversee the design and implementation of Country Planning Frameworks (CPFs).

Monitor programmatic and financial performance, taking corrective action where needed.

Implement results-based management and quality assurance frameworks across country offices.

Promote cross-country collaboration and knowledge exchange to strengthen delivery on thematic priorities.

Contribute to corporate strategy development and ensure country strategies reflect it.

Support thought leadership and technical contributions in the LAC region’s thematic focus areas.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in international development, public policy, environmental studies, economics, or a related green growth field.

10–15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership position managing complex, multi-country programs in an international and multicultural context.

Preferably 10 years of experience as an expert in one or more key thematic areas such as sustainable landscapes, sustainable finance, energy, or other relevant sectors.

Proven track record managing large budgets, diverse teams, and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

FUNCTIONAL

An inspiring, inclusive and collaborative leader with strong active listening skills, with a proven track record of effectively building, managing, and nurturing a diverse team of professionals in an international setting, and provide strategic and practical guidance to country representatives on exploring and designing the delivery-oriented green growth project and programs

Proven project, program, and portfolio management skills and ability to apply economics into green growth policy options and mainstream green growth into policy formulation and implementation in developing countries

Extensive track record of effectively engaging stakeholders and mobilizing resources from the public and/or private sector, in areas such as energy, water, agriculture, urban development, waste management, etc.

Strong strategic thinking skills with proven experience of developing and implementing strategies.

CORPORATE

Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, communication, teamwork, and consensus building.

Processes and shares information easily and excellent at problem solving.

Manages emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.

Promotes creativity and innovation among staff.

Works effectively with other teams with a high degree of cultural and professional diversity.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is an X13 grade level position under GGGI’s International Salary Scale, with a base salary starting at USD 168,252 per annum, plus 15% of base salary toward retirement/long-term savings. Benefits include applicable expatriate entitlements, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance.

GGGI offers flexible work arrangements, including telecommuting and remote work (outside of duty station), to support work-life balance and long-term staff well-being while maintaining high performance.