National Consultant for Preparation job at Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 03 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1. Cost for workshops
Costs related to workshops (excluding the time expenses) will be covered by GGGI on an actual basis following GGGI’s cost norms for the relevant year. Workshops need to be pre-approved by GGGI based on a concept note, suggested participant list and accompanying budget. The consultant will need to fully support the workshops’ preparation and documentation.

2. Cost of travel
Costs related to travel with the exception of costs for commuting within Kampala will be borne by GGGI. The consultant may be accompanied to workshops in different countries by GGGI staff. If the consultant engages other third-party colleagues, on this assignment, he/she shall be liable for their travel and accommodation arrangements.

3. Reporting arrangements
• The consultant shall be supervised by the Project Manager who they shall work with on a day-to-day basis.
• The consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings, as jointly agreed, and specified in the inception phase. The consultant is also expected to regularly update on progress on deliverables to date; and actual achievements made against the timeline set.
• The Consultant shall submit the Final Report which should reflect the outcome of all activities prepared by the consultant. The report should also give recommendations for further activities to be carried out in order to ensure long-term sustainable development of the measure.
• All relevant technical papers, reports, and other documents prepared from the start to the end of the assignment shall be attached to the Final Report.
• The Consultant shall submit the report in both hard copies and electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application.
• All outputs must be in English. In addition, the Consultant may be required to submit the outputs in other languages.
• The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed. Within 14 days from the receipt of the comments or modification proposal from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report.


EXPERTISE REQUIRED
Education:
Advanced university degree (Masters) in natural resources management, economics, renewable energy, environmental economics, climate change, climate finance, international development, or environmental engineering or other disciplines related to sustainability, development, environmental management, or green growth.

Experience:
1. At least 5 years’ experience in deployment of renewable energy solutions particularly biomass technologies, renewable energy finance and climate change resource mobilization.

2. At least 2 years of experience in biomass energy sourcing, policy, demand and supply dynamics in a developing country context
3. Good understanding of GCF Processes for proposal preparation, the GCF investment criteria and familiarity with the policies and procedures of international financing institutions and/or development finance institutions.
4. Extensive experience and track record in the engagement of government and private sector stakeholders on climate change or environmental project development/implementation.
5. Previous experience in providing technical assistance to government institutions is an asset.
6. An excellent command of spoken and strong writing skills is required.
7. High level of self-motivation as well as diplomatic tact and political awareness.
8. Demonstrable use of PowerPoint or similar tools to engage and educate others in complex topics will be needed

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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