SRI LANKA: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT

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.

In Sri Lanka, GGGI is working under the guidance of, and in close collaboration with the Ministry of Environment (MoE). The Ministry of Environment through the Climate Change Secretariat (CCS), as the National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), nominated GGGI to be its delivery partner for the implementation of the GCF National Adaptation Planning Readiness Support (NAPRS) Project; “Strengthen the Process and Capacity of the Implementation of National Adaptation Plan of Sri Lanka”.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The junior consultant will require to support the Project Team for the smooth and successful implementation of Projects under GGGI Sri Lanka Program.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The ‘ Junior Consultant – Finance and Admin Support Assistant’ consultant shall collaborate with GGGI staff, national and international consultants hired and work under the guidance of the NAP Team Leader. The main responsibilities of the job include but not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with the Team Leader and team to maximize productivity
• Assist Senior Project Assistant with project Finance and Administration tasks.
• Assist with the coordination efforts within the team and with outside consultants efficiently
• Assist in maintaining up to date files and records of project documentation
• Assist in providing logistical support to conduct workshops, trainings, and other meetings.
• Support to coordinate with all necessary vendors and service providers, particularly all those associated with workshops, trainings, and meetings being conducted.
• Supporting the procurement process with all service providers for workshops (workshop venue, accommodation, transport, food and beverages, translators, comperes for event, photography, projectors, sound systems, digital displays, streamlining services, recording of events).
• Assist with project related local and international travel arrangements.

  SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  The description of required skills and qualifications may be split into following parts:

  📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, International Development, or any other related field.
  • Excellent skills with Microsoft Word Office, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Good interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Good communication skills and ability to clearly communicate in English as well as national languages preferred.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to solve problems and work under pressure
  • Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
  • Experience in International Organizations, development agencies or non-profit sector would be an advantage.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-sectoral team environment would be an advantage.
  • At least 2 years’ work experience is preferable

    ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

    In order to be considered for the position, the candidate must meet the minimum qualification listed above. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the evaluation criteria factor below. Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted. GGGI does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre-authorized. Reference check will be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

    Interview and writing exercise may be requested. Applicants are required to prepare a brief narrative demonstrating aligned with selection criteria factors listed below:

    1. Professional Competency - 30 points;
    2. Experience - 30 points;
    3. Individual Competency - 40 points.

       Maximum Points Available: 100

       Applicants must also include in their application package as follows:

       1. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications meet the work requirements;
       2. A curriculum vitae which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience and career achievements;
       3. Names, current and accurate contract numbers (email and phone) of three professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s abilities to perform the duties set forth in the solicitation.

          All application must be submitted no later than the deadline, Korean Standard Time (KST). Application 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.

          Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.