Ethiopia: GGGI IMELS Cooperation Agreement Specialist Consultant

Addis Ababa

Organization: GGGI - Global Green Growth Institute
Location: Addis Ababa
Grade: Consultancy - International Consultant - Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
Closing Date: Closed

Ethiopia: GGGI IMELS Cooperation Agreement Specialist Consultant

Reporting to the Country Representative of the GGGI Ethiopia program, the Consultant will apply subject specialized conceptual knowledge in support of project/component delivery, provide day to day technical support mainly with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as well as to relevant government counterparts in the context of the ‘hybrid team’. The Consultant will carry out analytical work related to his/her technical expertise and provides a wide range of contributions in support of delivery of the GGGI-IMELS cooperation agreement components/work streams of the country program.

Location

Ethiopia

Contract Type

Individual Consultant (Daily Rate)

Grade

Individual Consultant D

Salary scale

Individual Consultant Scale

Contract Duration

1 November 2017 - 31 October 2018

Date to close

03/10/2017

Ref No

none

Contract
Project	GGGI-IMELS cooperation agreement
Expertise
Category	Technical Support - level D
Location
Duty Station	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contract Length
Start Date	01 Nov 2017
End Date	31 Oct 2018
Part-time/Full-time	full time consultant
Contract Value
Daily Rate	USD 75 - USD 125
Days Estimated	261 days estimated
Total Fees	Up to USD 32,625 (dependent on qualification)
Specifics of Recruitment
Introduction: Based in Seoul, The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change. GGGI supports stakeholders through complementary and integrated workstreams – Green Growth Planning & Implementation and Knowledge Solutions – that deliver comprehensive products designed to assist in developing, financing, and mainstreaming green growth in national economic development plans. Green Growth Planning and Implementation (GGP&I) is the in-country delivery mechanism for GGGI. It supports partner countries to achieve development priorities through evidence based green growth planning and implementation. Following the Technical Agreement (TA) signed in Marrakesh the 17th of November 2016, between the Ministry for the Environment and Land and Sea of the Republic of Italy and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MEFCC) of the FDRE the Parties proposed that GGGI becomes a technical partner in implementing programs, projects and activities under the cooperation agreement. The cooperation agreement is in the areas of Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change, GGGI’s focus will be on areas that are enshrined in the Ethiopia program-CPF and within the capacity of GGGI to deliver in partnership with the GoE and seek to complement efforts to address the structural challenges to CRGE and green growth and failing with in the cooperation agreement. Partnership with GGGI will contribute to the agreement’s overall objectives by ‘moving towards implementation’, which includes improvements in planning and implementation structures, and supporting implementation of measurable emission reductions and support towards an enabling environment for green growth financing
Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment: Reporting to the Country Representative of the GGGI Ethiopia program, the Consultant will apply subject specialized conceptual knowledge in support of project/component delivery, provide day to day technical support mainly with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change as well as to relevant government counterparts in the context of the ‘hybrid team’. The Consultant will carry out analytical work related to his/her technical expertise and provides a wide range of contributions in support of delivery of the GGGI-IMELS cooperation agreement components/work streams of the country program.

Scope of Work:

Maintain effective engagement with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and CRGE sector ministries to ensure delivery of the Technical Framework of Cooperation Agreement with MELS.
Acquire information/knowledge by participating in the assessment of program needs and resources to assist in program design, development and implementation
Engage in stakeholder mapping and support facilitation of discussion between investors, government and various stakeholders.

Research, assess issues and opportunities for development within targeted sectors in transport, industry and building sectors related to energy use efficiency;

Advise on resource mobilization opportunities for implementing new energy projects and Participate in the design of new bankable projects in the energy sector in Ethiopia.
Build the capacity of partner Ministries, Departments and Agencies in developing necessary tools for energy financing and building resilience in the energy sector.
Provide policy advice to sectors and other GGGI partners in Ethiopia on policy interventions to harness renewable energy opportunities
Conduct research and analysis and advice on GGGI’s interventions in upscaling renewable energy service delivery for the rural community (e.g. Improved cook stoves, solar energy and modern biomass technologies)
Analyze and advise on emerging technological advancements and financing opportunities for increased energy access in Ethiopia
Engage with GGGI’s global knowledge networks to ensure that emerging thinking and best practices relevant to the CRGE are captured and shared across relevant stakeholders of the specified project, also leveraging support of the GGGI Partnership and coordination advisor.
Support the development and implementation of one or multiple component(s)/work stream(s) within a country Program -disaster risk management- early warning system of the drought and flood, forest management and sustainable agriculture activities and provides technical input to deliver a portfolio of services under the guidance of the Country Representative.

Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables:

Conduct research and analyze dynamic contexts and evolving green growth needs & priorities of the country and integrate them into design and implementation of the specified program plans and activities in the targeted sectors; transport, industry and building
Research and develop public awareness campaigns on Mitigation and Adaptation actions for global climate change and identify an efficient strategy to disseminate knowledge sharing in the region.
Perform data collection and analyses to build and maintain country specific knowledgebase and establish modern database center which helps in planning, implementing and monitoring environmental and forestry development initiatives
Assesses and introduce new and additional policies and actions that stimulates and enables investment in limiting emission to145Mt or lower and contribute to the development of a strategy for the effective implementation of emissions reduction.
Develop the inception, mid-term and final report of the deliverables of the GGGI-IMELS agreement.

Develop result reporting of project activities and facilitate internal and external communications, document GGGI’s in country experiences any relevant lessons on the linkages between energy access, poverty, Gender, climate change and SDGs

Guide and prepare the development of four project proposals as an output of the GGGI-IMELS cooperation agreement

Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Education: An advanced university degree (PHD, Master's degree or equivalent) in economics or environmental economics, climate change/sustainable development, international development, or any discipline related to the project. Relevant professional experience may be considered to supplement educational degree.
Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the above fields, dependent on the level of education; working experience in Ethiopia is required and experience in the sub-Saharan Africa will be a plus.
Experience in developing countries context, preferably on policy consultation and project development is desirable.
Applicants must have public policy or project management specialization and experience; direct experience in green growth/climate policy project in developing countries will be a strong advantage.
Knowledge of global issues and initiatives in climate change, green growth, green jobs and sustainable development are a requirement.
Understanding of financing mechanisms for projects and experience in market assessments and cost/benefit analysis, resource mobilization is a plus.
Highly proficient in written and spoken English; Amharic is a plus
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different backgrounds.
Experience in data analysis, research, and application of quantitative/qualitative assessment.