Senior Associate, Public Policy

PURPOSE

• Supports Peru Country Representative to lead the development of public policy work in land use and water issues for GGGI program in-country
• Oversees coordination with Peruvian government counterparts for the formulation of green growth policy options consistent with country goals and priorities
• Oversees Peru team outputs and ensures viability of GGGI recommendations for successful financing and implementation
• Oversees and integrates transactions in Finance, HR, legal, procurement for the particular project/output in an effective service platform
• Ensures adherence to GGGI policies across procurement, legal, HR and finance.
• Supports project managers/country manager in monitoring the ongoing projects both substantively and financially. 

ENGAGEMENT 

• Ensure consistent delivery of public policy documents and recommendations in a timely manner according to established GGGI workplans.
• Identifies and anticipates issues impacting consistent service delivery and recommends remedial solutions for effective project management
• Anticipates project requirements and ensures alignment of services to meet those needs.  

DELIVERY 

• Consistent provision of quality finance and monitoring services
• Leads ERP finance portal for the project/output
• Leads the monitoring and updating of project compliance information.
• Leads budget control for procurement
• Support the project/program audits

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, development economics, environmental economics, environmental technology, development studies, engineering.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in relevant sectors 
• Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role in the Peruvian public sector 
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, alongside strong synthesis and strategic thinking skills
• Experience in renewable energy, land use or water necessary to conduct the activities identified in the biennial workplan for the Peru office, as well as literacy in sustainability topics
• Project delivery experience, including managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
• Candidate must be fully bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal abilities)

FUNCTIONAL

• Strong analytical skills, alongside strong reporting writing skills
• Team work and creative problem solving abilities
• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong Stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proven experience leading or supporting project delivery, i.e. managing/supporting the delivery of results on time and on budget
• Experience working with developing countries within the climate change / green growth sector
• Experience working in Peru and/or Latin America a must

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI's mission, vision and values
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership
• Process and share information easily and excellent at problem solving
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff