Ethiopia Senior Officer, Mobilising Article 6 Trading Structures (MATS) Program

Purpose

• Lead the the implementation of the Ethiopia projects within the MATS program, in close coordination with the Carbon Pricing Unit (based in Seoul) and the GGGI Ethiopia Country Team (based in Addis Ababa).
• Ensure effective and efficient delivery of results.
• Provide technical input to deliver the required outputs in collaboration with the Carbon Pricing Unit.
• Engage closely with local stakeholders in collaboration with the GGGI Ethiopia Country Team.
• Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, timely submission of donor reports and deliverables, regularly evaluate project results, and guide project implementation to achieve maximum impact.
• Assess effectiveness of program activities and recommmend improvements to meet key milestones for the program.
• Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the MATS program and GGGI more widely.

Engagement

• Work closely with the Carbon Pricing Unit to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the project.
• Work closely with the Carbon Pricing Unit to develop technical knowledge of Article 6 requirements, frameworks and approaches.
• Work closely with the GGGI Ethiopia Country Team to understand the local context, including GGGI's role in Ethiopia.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with key government stakeholders, leading the day-to-day communication (supported by the GGGI Ethiopia Country Team).
• Work closely with government partners and private sector in implementing the project, recognizing the importance of government buy-in and ownership.
• Maintain active flexibility through professional relations with key stakeholders to capture and integrate their changing needs and manage expectations.

Delivery

• Deliver high quality project outputs on time and within budget that meet program objectives, donor requirements and government requirements.
• Quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on Article 6 concepts, requirements, frameworks and approaches.
• Lead the design of governance frameworks in Ethiopia that meet Article 6 requirements and are relevant to the Ethiopian institutional context.
• Plan and co-deliver capacity building events that introduce key Article 6 concepts and options to key government and other stakeholders.
• Support commercial feasibility assessments by collecting relevant information and engaging with local stakeholders.
• Support the process of negotiation and signing of key agreements with government and private sector.  
• Lead the planning and facilitation of key project workshops and meetings with key stakeholders in Ethiopia.
• Plan and organize the work consultants under the project to ensure high quality and timely delivery of the outputs.
• Clear and timely reporting on project delivery as required by the Funding Agreement and Operational Guidelines.

Requirements 

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (master's) relevant to climate action and/or green investment.
• At least eight years of experience in project development, green investment, program management or other relevant fields.
• Experience in day-to-day engagement with Government ministries and agencies.
• Experience in close engagement with private sector.
• Understanding of the Paris Agreement, international carbon markets, and/or Article 6 is an advantage.
• Experience of requirements and procedures of bilateral donors/organizations or multilateral organizations.
• Experience in organizing consultations, validation meetings, workshops and capacity building events.
• Experience working in developing countries, with experience in East Africa or Ethiopia an advantage.
• Strategic thinker and solutions-oriented, with good ability to multitask and work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to review, synthesize information and produce high quality reports.
• Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
• An excellent command of spoken and written English.

Functional

• Able to think strategically and in close collaboration with others.
• Detail-oriented striving for quality and consistency in all outputs and communications.
• Output-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial drive.
• Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions
• Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently.

Corporate

• Understand and actively supports GGGI's mission, vision and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Excels at problem solving, ask questions and seeks support when needed, shares easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the Carbon Pricing Unit.

Working Conditions

• The position is initially for a 1 year term but may continue for 1 more year upon satisfactory performance and approval of funding.
• GGGI Ethiopia has a Host Country Agreement (HCA) in place with the Government of Ethiopia and therefore international candidates will be covered by the Privileges and Immunities under the HCA.
• The chosen candidate is expected to be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• The successful candidate will have a dual reporting line within the matrix organizational structure of GGGI, to the Head of Carbon Pricing Unit based in Seoul and the Ethiopia Country Representative or the Regional Director for Africa based in Addis Ababa. Further clarification will be provided upon appointment.
• For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations that can be found here: https://gggi.org/policy-documents/.

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