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Mongolia Country Representative

Mongolia

  • Organization: GGGI - Global Green Growth Institute
  • Location: Mongolia
  • Grade: Mid/Senior level - X11
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

Mongolia Country Representative

The Country Representative (CR) represents GGGI as the focal point leading the in-country program. The Country Representative will manage and further strengthen GGGI's country program in Mongolia, based in Ulaanbaatar. Under the supervision of the Director for Asia, and building on the current work program for 2019-2020, the Country Representative has the overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and direction of the country program to achieve the organizational vision, goals and objectives.

The Country Representative is responsible for both the programmatic and operational management of the country program. The Country Representative will lead and direct the operational day to day activities of the country program. S/he represents GGGI with government and international organizations in country and thus act as the focal representative of GGGI in the country for all GGGI related activities, including the Green Growth Planning and Implementation Division (GGP&I), Investment and Policy Solutions Division (IPSD) and  other GGGI divisions. S/he is responsible to ensure cross learning and fertilization of knowledge across GGGI program. On the programmatic side, s/he will take a leading role in guiding policy formulation for energy conservation and urban development, identifying and supporting the preparation of large scale public and private investment projects (particularly in relation to Mongolia's pledges under the Paris Agreement), and facilitating the detailed project preparation and launch of a financing facility for the retrofitting of residential buildings in Ulaanbaatar City.

S/he represents GGGI with government and international organizations in country and thus acts as the focal representative of GGGI in the country for all GGGI related activities from different divisions. S/he will lead the dialogue with government on obtaining a Host Country Agreement for the GGGI. S/he will be the primary contact person for GGGI's government counterparts in Mongolia including the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Energy Regulatory Commission, Ulaanbaatar City, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Construction and Urban Development, and relevant departments and agencies as well as key non-government stakeholders, such as the Mongolian Bankers Association the Business Council Mongolia and development partners

The Country Representative will also identify and secure resource mobilization opportunities and support the development of in-country resource mobilization strategies and their execution. S/he is responsible for overall operations, financial, and human resources management in-country.

The Country Representative will spend his/her time on country level programming and program implementation but also dedicate an average of 20% of her/his time to inform and contribute to corporate level programming (i.e. contributing to thematic priorities of GGGI, providing strategic inputs in ensuring GGGI remains relevant in country and globally).

PURPOSE

 Country Program Management and Development

 

  • Lead the development and endorsement process of GGGI’s updated five years Country Planning Framework.
  • Develop and implement an integrated and quality-assured Biennium Work Program and Budget that is aligned with GGGI's Mongolia updated Country Planning Framework 2021-2026 and the Government of Mongolia's priorities
  • Deliver technical and advisory services around key green growth issues in Mongolia, especially energy efficiency policy and financing, air pollution reduction, energy systems transformation, , urban development, and financial services based on the Work Plan and Budget for respective country program
  • Oversee the development and implementation of annual country budgets as per approved WPB
  • Strengthen existing partnerships with government institutions, development partners; develop networks and partnerships with national/regional institutions and lead in country donor collaboration and new project development
  • Connect policy formulation and analysis with downstream green and low-carbon infrastructure investment opportunities
  • Engage closely with the government and private sector in the preparation of bankable projects and financing mechanisms for the government's green development and climate ambitions.
  • Ensures the high quality of documents and outputs produced by the project team on the ground.

 

 Resource Mobilization

 

  • Keep abreast of the trends within the donor environment in the country
  • Undertake responsibilities for new proposal development for funding from earmarked sources, in close consultation with the Director for Asia, the Partnerships Unit in HQ, and other relevant GGGI departments.
  • Monitor compliance with all donors' conditionality and monitor adherence to GGGI and specific donors' requirements.

 

Management and Administration

 

  • Provide oversight to all finance and administrative program support functions in line with GGGI financial regulations
  • Ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are in place and review and minimize significant expenditure variances
  • Facilitate annual and project-specific audit processes
  • Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of monitoring reports

 

ENGAGEMENT

 

  • Provide Leadership in the implementation and update of the Mongolia Country Planning Framework  in line with the GGGI's Strategic Plan 2015-2020 and the GGGI Strategy 2030
  • Lead the dialogue with government regarding the evolution of its relationship with GGGI
  • Lead donor and other strategic and resource partner engagement in Mongolia in close coordination with GGGI HQ Facilitate the alignment of country programs to organizational thematic priorities
  • Lead, direct and mentor the country team in line with the organizational strategy
  • Keep abreast of socio-economic and political changes in the environment and undertake timely strategic review of GGGI's country program ensuring continued relevance
  • Ensure timely implementation of the Mongolia communications plan to ensure visibility and local engagement
  • Ensure that the country program maintains a coordinated and effective information exchange internally and externally
  • Ensure the country program implements GGGI policies, procedures, operational guidelines and standards
  • Ensure coordination with other divisions of GGGI for prompt, effective technical and support services.
  • Manage the engagement of technical staff members supporting the country program from HQ
 
DELIVERY

 

  • Provide leadership support to staff development in country
  • Organize regular meetings with the staff in HQ and other country offices to ensure effective exchange of information, coordination and learning
  • Ensure that the country team is effective, mutually supporting and sufficiently involved in decision making
  • Ensure that key country documents are internally shared and cleared with the HQ before communicating to donors
  • Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the organization, especially with other countries

 

REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in economics, finance, business administration, public administration, international development, sustainable development, or related field
  • Relevant professional experience (minimum 8 years) with managerial and budget responsibilities, in either an international organization, a large multinational business or consultancy, a large non-profit organization, private sector, or government is a requirement
  • Extensive knowledge in green growth / sustainable development, public policy, and infrastructure investment
  • Familiarity with operating in developing countries is a requirement
  • Fluent written and spoken English is a requirement; knowledge of Mongolian an advantage
  • Experience with development finance and public private partnerships preferred
  • Experience in Mongolia and/or demonstrated knowledge of Mongolian culture preferred

 

FUNCTIONAL

 

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage publicly funded development assistance projects and lead a diverse team of staff, consultants and service providers
  • Ability to interact and form relationships with high-level government officials and partners
  • Resourceful and able to develop and operationalize strategies to achieve outputs and outcomes  

 

CORPORATE

 

  • Understands and actively supports GGGI's mission, vision and values
  • Promotes an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership
  • Processes and shares information easily and is excellent at problem solving
  • Manages emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict effectively
  • Promotes creativity and engagement among staff
  • Able to lead, develop, and motivate staff

 

 

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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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