Outreach Senior Assistant

Please note that the duty station for this position may be either Luxembourg or the Republic of Korea. Applicants are kindly requested to indicate their preferred duty station in their cover letter.

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 Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization supporting its Member and Partner States to achieve environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive and economically resilient growth. In partnership with the European Commission, GGGI is preparing the Global Gateway Climate Investment Facility, a EUR 10 million technical assistance action planned for 2026–2030. Through an integrated Policy–Project–Finance model, the Facility will help partner countries translate Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into investment-ready opportunities and financed implementation pathways. It aims to support at least 15 partner countries, with an upper target of 20, and mobilize at least EUR 1 billion in investment, including EUR 750 million in private capital and EUR 500 million involving European stakeholders.

Hiring and appointment to this position are conditional upon signature of the Contribution Agreement between GGGI and the European Commission. The anticipated starting date is December 2026, subject to signature and entry into force of the agreement, confirmation of the approved staffing structure and budget, and completion of GGGI recruitment procedures. This Job Description does not constitute an employment commitment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Outreach Senior Assistant will support communications, EU visibility, knowledge dissemination and stakeholder outreach for the Facility. Based in the PSU and reporting to the Facility Manager, the Senior Assistant will prepare communication materials, maintain outreach records and coordinate event communications and publication workflows. The role will work with GGGI communications colleagues and technical teams to communicate approved opportunities and validated results to partner-country institutions, European stakeholders and development partners.

PURPOSE

• Support implementation of the Facility’s Awareness and Visibility Plan and consistent acknowledgement of EU support.

• Help make Facility activities, investment opportunities, results and lessons accessible to relevant audiences.

• Provide practical communications and outreach support for knowledge sharing, partnerships and market-engagement activities.

ENGAGEMENT

• Coordinate with the Facility Manager, Head of EU Engagement, technical teams and GGGI communications staff on messages, audiences and dissemination channels.

• Support coordination of communication materials with DG INTPA, EU Delegations and relevant EU services under the PMU’s direction.

• Maintain routine contact with event participants, partners and communication focal points for invitations, content inputs and dissemination.

• Work with the MEL Associate on verified results and participation data and with the Administrative Assistant on event logistics.

DELIVERY

• Help develop the inception Awareness and Visibility Plan and maintain a communication calendar, activity tracker and dissemination schedule.

• Draft and edit website updates, newsletters, social media content, event briefs, presentations and other materials for technical and communications review.

• Support preparation and publication of case studies, investment briefs and knowledge products, translating technical inputs into clear audience-appropriate content.

• Check EU acknowledgement, branding and visibility requirements across publications, digital content and event materials; obtain required clearances before release.

• Prepare invitations, speaker briefs, agendas and participant communications for workshops, investment dialogues, exchanges and results events.

• Maintain stakeholder contact lists and outreach records, including European financial institutions, companies, investors and advisory services, with appropriate handling of personal information.

• Coordinate design, translation, photography and publication inputs with approved service providers and relevant internal functions.

• Compile event summaries, participation information, dissemination records and basic outreach analytics for Facility reporting; use validated figures in public results claims.

• Organize approved communication assets and support media and partner information requests under the Facility Manager’s direction.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing, international relations or a related field.

• Preferably at least two years of relevant experience in communications, outreach, event communications or knowledge dissemination.

• Experience drafting and editing English-language content and supporting digital communications and events.

• Experience with development organizations or donor visibility requirements is desirable; familiarity with EU communication requirements is an advantage.

• Proficiency in office software and digital publishing tools; basic design or content-management skills are desirable.

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Additional languages relevant to Facility audiences are an advantage.

FUNCTIONAL

• Clear writing and editing skills and ability to adapt technical content to different audiences.

• Attention to detail in branding, factual accuracy, permissions and publication clearances.

• Strong coordination skills for publications, events and stakeholder follow-up.

• Ability to handle changing deadlines, maintain organized records and work collaboratively.

CORPORATE

• Demonstrates GGGI’s values of Integrity, Excellence and Sustainability and actively supports its mission.

• Maintains accountability, confidentiality and transparency and uses public resources responsibly.

• Works respectfully and constructively with colleagues and partners across cultures, functions and time zones.

• Shares information, supports colleagues and contributes to continuous improvement and organizational learning.

 
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.
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