Lead, Public-Private Partnerships and Private Sector Engagement

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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. 

As GGGI’s portfolio and country presence expand, there is a growing need to strengthen the link between its upstream policy and project development work and downstream implementation and partnerships. In this context, more structured engagement with the private sector, particularly to support fundraising from private sector partners, is critical to scaling GGGI’s delivery, especially amid declining Official Development Assistance (ODA) flows and increasing pressure to diversify funding sources.

Within this context, GGGI is enhancing its capacity to structure and deliver public-private partnerships (PPPs), mobilize private sector resources, and build long-term strategic relationships with leading private sector actors. This includes developing platforms for dialogue and collaboration, as well as partnership models that generate both programmatic collaboration and direct financial contributions to GGGI.

The Deputy Director will play a central role in advancing this agenda, leading GGGI’s positioning as a trusted partner for governments and a credible platform for private sector engagement, partnership development, and fundraising.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, Governance and Communications within the Executive Director’s Office (EDO), the Lead will support the design, implementation, and scaling of GGGI’s private sector engagement and public-private partnership agenda. The role will focus on:

• Leading the strategic engagement with private sector partners, including structured partnership contributions, sponsorship models, and resource mobilization aligned with GGGI’s strategic directions;
• Building and managing a global network of strategic private sector partners, including corporates, investors, and technology providers;
• Structuring and advancing public-private partnerships (PPPs) that connect GGGI’s policy and project pipeline with private sector capabilities and capital;
• Supporting the origination and development of partnership and investment opportunities across priority sectors and countries;
• Establishing and scaling platforms for PPP dialogue, deal origination, and partnership development;
• Ensuring alignment with GGGI’s country platforms, project pipelines, and institutional priorities, linking upstream advisory work with downstream implementation and financing.
• Promoting global cooperation by connecting innovation across developed markets (North–North) with country-driven demand (North–South), while enabling South–South cooperation and scalable deployment in developing countries.

PURPOSE

The Lead, PPP and Private Sector Engagement will:

• Lead and support the development of public-private partnership frameworks and collaboration models that strengthen engagement between GGGI, governments, and private sector actors;
• Drive fundraising from private sector partners, including structured partnership contributions, sponsorship models, and in-kind or financial commitments aligned with GGGI’s strategic priorities;
• Build and manage a portfolio of strategic private sector relationships, including corporates, financial institutions, technology providers, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Establish and scale platforms for PPP dialogue and collaboration, including advisory groups, executive forums, and partnership initiatives that enable sustained engagement;
• Facilitate alignment between government priorities, country programs, and private sector capabilities, supporting the development of practical partnership opportunities;
• Support the development of innovative partnership models and engagement approaches, enabling GGGI to work more effectively with the private sector across its value chain; and
• Contribute to positioning GGGI as a trusted platform and intermediary for public-private collaboration, capable of mobilizing resources and fostering long-term partnerships at scale.

ENGAGEMENT

The Lead will engage across the organization and externally to:

• Support the Executive Director and senior leadership in high-level engagement with private sector leaders, including CEOs, investors, and financial institutions;
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic private sector partners, ensuring long-term engagement and value creation;
• Engage with institutional investors, banks, corporates, and technology providers to identify partnership and investment opportunities;
• Work with regional and country teams to align private sector engagement with national priorities and investment pipelines;
• Establish and manage platforms for dialogue and collaboration, including advisory councils, executive roundtables, and investment forums; and
• Represent GGGI in global forums, investor engagements, and partnership discussions, enhancing the organization’s positioning in sustainable finance and PPPs.

DELIVERY

The Lead will:

• Design and implement private sector engagement strategies, including structured partnership models, fundraising and sponsorship frameworks, and other resource mobilization approaches;
• Build and manage a pipeline of private sector partners, ensuring strong alignment with GGGI’s strategic priorities and country programs;
• Develop and operationalize public-private partnership frameworks and collaboration models that enable sustained engagement and fundraising from private sector actors;
• Establish and scale platforms for PPP dialogue and partnership development, including flagship events, advisory groups, and executive engagement mechanisms;
• Prepare and oversee the development of partnership proposals, engagement materials, and value propositions tailored to private sector partners;
• Strengthen internal systems, processes, and tools to enable scalable and effective private sector engagement and partnership delivery; and
• Support the development and positioning of GGGI’s Centre for Thought Leadership and Innovation platforms, leveraging them to engage private sector partners, generate visibility, and strengthen GGGI’s value proposition;

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) in finance, economics, business administration, engineering, public policy, or a related field;
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, with a strong track record in at least two of the following areas:
• Private sector engagement and partnership development;
• Public-private partnerships (PPPs) or infrastructure/program structuring;
• Resource mobilization and fundraising from private sector actors;
• Investment, advisory, or strategy roles in corporates, financial institutions, or international organizations;
• A at least 2 years of international experience living and working outside of home country;
• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior private sector stakeholders, including corporates, investors, technology firms, and/or innovation ecosystems;
• Proven track record in mobilizing resources or securing partnerships, including sponsorships, memberships, or co-investment arrangements;
• Experience in designing and managing global or regional platforms, communities, or partnership initiatives involving public and private sector actors;
• Fluency in English required;
• Willingness to travel internationally.

FUNCTIONAL

• Demonstrated ability to build, curate, and scale high-value private sector partnerships and ecosystems, including corporates, financial institutions, and technology providers;
• Strong experience in private sector engagement, including the design of partnership models, sponsorship frameworks, and revenue-generating engagement approaches;
• Proven ability to design and deliver high-level engagement platforms, such as global forums, advisory councils, executive roundtables, and partner networks;
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into concrete partnership pipelines, engagement opportunities, and resource mobilization outcomes;
• Good understanding of public-private partnership (PPP) frameworks and collaboration models, with the ability to structure practical engagement approaches between governments and private sector actors;
• Strong ability to develop compelling value propositions for private sector partners, aligned with both GGGI priorities and partner interests;
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage C-suite executives, investors, and government counterparts and build long-term relationships;
• Strong communication and narrative-building skills, including preparation of partnership proposals, engagement materials, and thought leadership content; and
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-visibility, and results-driven environment, balancing strategic thinking with execution.

CORPORATE

• Strong commitment to GGGI’s mission and green growth agenda;
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability in managing partnerships and resources;
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment;
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills;
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset; and
• Ability to operate effectively in a strategic, high-level, and dynamic environment.