Mesoamerican Representative (RP26-20)
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.
CONTEXT
The GGGI Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) Program has expanded from a team of 12 in three countries in 2017 to a team of +150 across 12 countries in 2025. In 2025, GGGI manages a US$ +10M project portfolio in Mesoamerica (encompassing Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico), with a resource mobilization pipeline exceeding US$ +20M. The majority of projects in the region concentrate on delivering low-carbon and inclusive solutions in the Sustainable Finance, Climate Action, and Sustainable Landscapes sectors.
Given the growth of the LAC region’s portfolio and available opportunities in this subregion, GGGI is seeking a Mesoamerican representative. This role will provide technical leadership, lead government and donor engagement, oversee personnel, manage resources, and ensure delivery quality across the Mesoamerican region.
PURPOSE
Based in San Salvador, the Representative will be responsible for the management and implementation of GGGI Country Programs in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico, leading strategy setting, partnership development, donor engagement, and resource mobilization across the subregion.
Reporting responsibilities will be to the GGGI Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.
ENGAGEMENT
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Lead the engagement with Mesoamerican governments to strengthen GGGI positioning and advance GGGI mission and mandate;
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Lead the engagement with Mesoamerican region's governments to negotiation the formalization of GGGI Host Country Agreement, and the development of Country Planning Frameworks;
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Lead the engagement with partners and donors to strengthen GGGI delivery and positioning in the region;
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Foster cross-country collaboration across Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Mexico (and future new country partners);
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Engaging with experts, government counterparts and organizations to translate GGGI Strategy into innovative solutions and service offerings;
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Lead internal engagement with LAC Country Programs, Regional Office, Green Growth Implementation– GGI – Directorate, and HQ to build the visibility of the Mesoamerican region, identify and build synergies and complementarities across programs;
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Represent GGGI Mesoamerica in national and international events;
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Mentor, coach, and promote staff development under its supervision to foster professional growth and enhance team performance.
DELIVERY
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Lead the operationalization and quality-delivery of country and regional projects;
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Oversee and ensure on-time on-budget delivery and high-quality quality execution of GGGI projects and programs across the region;
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Oversee and coordinate all Mesoamerican projects, ensuring high-quality design, execution and reporting;
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Lead the development of idea, concept notes and funding proposals across GGGI priority Programmatic Solutions;
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Lead the strategy setting processes for donor, partners, and governments engagement strategies;
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Lead the implementation and oversight of Mesoamerican donor engagement strategy to secure resources for GGGI Country Programs;
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Engage in the setting of GGGI Strategic Outcome targets for Mesoamerican countries;
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
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An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Climate Change, Sustainable Development, Forestry, Agriculture, Biology, or other related fields;
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Preferably 15 years of professional experience as a project and program manager, demonstrating a trajectory of increasing responsibility and complexity of projects under management;
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At least 5 years of professional experience as a Team Leader within a public or international organization, managing high-performing teams engaged in the delivery of projects with public sector beneficiaries;
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10 years of professional experience in Latin America, of which 5 in Mesoamerican countries;
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Demonstrated experience building and maintaining positive relations with government stakeholders;
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Demonstrated experience leading the development of multi-annual, multi-million proposals;
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This is an international position, requiring at least 2 years of international experience (i.e. experience living and working outside of one’s home country).
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Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish;
CORPORATE
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Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
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Promote the optimum use of public resources.
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Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
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Processes and shares information easily.
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Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
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Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
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Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenge.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Meosamerican representative is an International Position at X11 grade level in GGGI’s International salary scale. The starting salary for the position is USD 112,176 per annum depending on qualifications, experience and internal equity. International Positions are eligible to receive additional benefits, including relocation allowance, expatriate allowance, education and childcare allowance.
GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.
More information is available in GGGI Staff rules.
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.