THAILAND: CONSULTANT FOR GREEN FINANCE NETWORK (GFN) SETUP (100014324)

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. 

The Thailand GFN Consultant will work with GGGI, financial institutions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to support the establishment of Thailand’s Green Finance Network (GFN) platform. The Consultant will work closely with GGGI Thailand, the ALCBT regional team, and relevant stakeholders. Key tasks include:

Task 1. Stakeholder Engagement & GFN Establishment

• Explore collaboration with the Building and Real Estate Sector Board, as laid out by the Thailand Taxonomy Phase II —for example, assessing the alignment of priorities and objectives between the GFN and the Board, or leveraging other relevant platforms in the country.
• Map, engage, and secure participation of founding members (banks, DFIs, insurers, regulators, developers, private investors, and development partners) to establish the country-level GFN platform.
• Propose and support the setup of GFN Thailand’s governance structure, including membership criteria, roles, and meeting cadence.
• Organize and facilitate the inaugural GFN meeting and prepare detailed minutes.\

Task 2. Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange

• Invite and promote participation of potential GFN members (banks, DFIs, insurers, regulators, developers, private investors, and development partners) in ALCBT’s low-carbon building training
• Facilitate peer-learning exchanges by engaging Thai financial institutions, banks, DFIs, insurers, regulators, developers, private investors, and development partners to join the ALCBT One-Stop Support (OSS) platform, thereby strengthening expertise in green finance and low-carbon building investments.
• Provide existing Thai-specific best practices and knowledge products for uploading to the OSS platform.

Task 3. Secretariat Design & Sustainability Planning

• Gather Thai stakeholders’ inputs to inform the design of the regional GFN Secretariat.
• Contribute to regional consultations to ensure Thai perspectives are reflected in the Secretariat design.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

This assignment is expected to be completed within a period of six (6) months by 31 May 2026. The submissions of phased deliverables shall be based on the following timeline and payment schedules for a total of USD 5,000.

All reports and outputs must be in English, in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements, and submitted in electronic formats along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, interview notes, as well as any other supporting schedules (if any).

Travel arrangements

The Consultant is responsible for all travel expenses, unless GGGI requests the travel and agrees otherwise in writing on a case-by-case basis.

Reporting Arrangements

The Consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings, the precise schedule of which is to be determined based on consultation with the Consultant. The Consultant is deemed to demonstrate the following Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Timely response to GGGI email communications within 48 hours
• Submission of deliverables 100% on time
• Deliverables meet 100% satisfaction and quality assurance from GGGI.

The Consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic virtual review meetings, the precise schedule of which is to be determined based on consultation with the Consultant. The Consulting pays all travel related expenses.

• Master’s degree in finance, economics, sustainable development, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainable finance, climate finance, or investment mobilization.
• Strong knowledge of green financial instruments (green bonds, SLLs, concessional loans, blended finance).
• Familiarity with Thailand’s financial regulations, sustainable finance roadmap, and taxonomy.
• Demonstrated experience engaging with financial institutions, DFIs, and regulators.
• Proven track record in capacity-building and stakeholder coordination.
• Fluency in Thai and English (written and spoken).

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1) Interested consultants shall submit following documentations:  

• Request for an additional document to be submitted for application in addition to the cover letter, and CV
• Selection method/process
• Timeline of selection

2) Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications 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.