THAILAND: CONSULTANT - BUILDING READINESS FOR TRANSITION FINANCE (PHASE 1)
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
INTRODUCTION TO GGGI
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
Thailand is advancing the development of a transition finance ecosystem to support its low-carbon transition and achievement of national climate targets. The Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC Thailand), with support from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), is working to build readiness for transition finance in Thailand. As part of this effort, GGGI has supported the development of Thailand Transition Finance Guidance, including the alignment of International Sustainability Standards Board (IFRS S2: Climate-related Disclosures) with the ASEAN Capital Market Forum ASEAN Transition Finance Guidance (ATFG v2), to ensure consistency between disclosure practices and transition finance expectations.
While these foundational frameworks are being established, there remains a gap in practical, regionally relevant examples demonstrating how transition finance instruments have been structured and implemented. To support market readiness, this assignment will develop in-depth case studies of companies—particularly companies within ASEAN region—that have issued transition bonds, or other transition-aligned financial instruments. The outputs will provide practical insights and lessons learned to support Thai issuers, regulators, and financial institutions in applying transition finance in practice.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
To achieve the project objectives, GGGI is seeking a Consultant to:
- Support the development of transition finance readiness in Thailand by providing practical and market-relevant insights;
- Develop in-depth case studies of transition finance transactions, with a focus on the ASEAN region;
- Research Korea’s and Germany’s industrial decarbonization technologies (e.g., hydrogen, CCUS, etc.) that could be the basis of an Article 6.2 or 6.4 transactions with ASEAN Member States in the short to medium term,
- Provide support on other relevant transition finance tasks as assigned by the team.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Payment will be made on a deliverable-based, as detailed below.
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OUTPUT / DELIVERABLE |
PERCENTAGE OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT |
DUE DATE |
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Deliverable 1: Inception Report Including detailed workplan, proposed case study selection (minimum of three companies) and assessment framework. |
20% |
Within 3 weeks from contract signing |
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Deliverable 2: Draft Case Studies + Research report Draft of three case studies including a detailed description of transaction structure, KPIs/SPTs, alignment with transition finance frameworks, and initial findings. Draft one research report that assesses, based on literature review, the most likely pathways for the introduction of Korea’s and Germany’s industrial decarbonization technologies to ASEAN via Article 6.2 or 6.4 transaction |
60% |
Within 12 weeks from contract signing |
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Deliverable 3: Final Case Studies Finalize case studies incorporating feedback, and basic recommendations for the Thai market. |
20% |
Within 20 weeks from contract signing |
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
The Consultant is expected to meet the following minimum qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in finance, law, economics, business administration, environmental management, or a related field; Masters preferred
- 0-2 years of relevant professional experience in sustainable finance, research, or related areas (internship and research experience may be considered);
- Familiarity with securities regulation (especially those pertaining to IFRS S1 and S2) or general legal background strongly preferred;
- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise, and well-structured outputs;
- Ability to translate technical concepts into practical materials suitable for financial institutions and market participants;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to converse in Thai preferred;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with the ability to produce professional-quality reports and presentation materials; and
- Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and incorporate feedback from multiple stakeholders.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Interested consultants shall submit the following documentations:
- Cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest in the assignment;
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
- A brief writing sample (maximum 2 pages) demonstrating the ability to present analytical content clearly and concisely.
The Consultant will be selected based on the following evaluation process, considering:
- Relevance of educational background and experience;
- Quality of writing sample; and
- Overall suitability for the assignment and support to the team.
Timeline of Selection
- Application deadline: 2 April 2026
- Shortlisting and interviews: Within 1-2 weeks after the application deadline
- Notification of selected candidate: Within 1 week after interviews
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.
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