Papua New Guinea: Readiness Needs Assessment Consultant

Le Port | Port Moresby

Organization: GGGI - Global Green Growth Institute
Location: Le Port | Port Moresby
Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
Closing Date: Closed

Papua New Guinea: Readiness Needs Assessment Consultant

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 is low carbon, environmentally sustainable, climate resilient and socially inclusive. GGGI works with Member and partner 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 deliver its vision and mandate through country and regional programs that are funded by donors.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a founding member of GGGI, and the GGGI office in PNG was established in 2018 in Port Moresby and is based within the Climate Change and Development Authority (CCDA). CCDA is the National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). NDA is the official focal point between a country and GCF in terms of strategic priorities for financing low-emission and climate-resilient development across its economy. The NDA works closely with sectors and Accredited Entities to support the development process of climate-related projects that aim to access GCF funding either for mitigation, adaptation or both. GGGI is a Delivery Partner who has been working with the NDA since 2018 to deliver the GCF readiness and preparatory support project. These readiness projects serve to prepare countries like PNG to access climate finance from GCF. Recently, GGG has started a new GCF readiness project called “Strengthening NDA Capacity on Project Evaluation and Development of Climate Finance Strategy to Enhance Papua New Guinea’s Access to Climate Finance”. This GCF Readiness project will be implemented for 18 months starting in August 2022, and consists of four main outputs:

(i) NDA capacity is strengthened in areas relevant to the objectives of the GCF such as project and programme development, accounting, oversight, planning and monitoring and evaluation processes.

(ii) Readiness needs assessment is conducted; report prepared and validated.

(iii) National Climate Finance Strategy is developed.

(iv) Quality concept note is prepared and submitted to the GCF.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

Based on the guidance from GGGI’s Senior Investment Officer, the Consultant will be mainly responsible for conducting a Readiness Needs Assessment and prepare a report that prioritizes capacity support requirements for the next 3 years to enhance the country’s access to the GCF.

Support the categorization and prioritization of future Readiness projects.
Consult with CCDA management, prospective DAEs, and other entities that are part of the No Objections Letter process to understand their short and long-term needs.
Forecasting the impact and potential risks associated with each project.
Synthesize and prepare the Readiness Needs Assessment Report.
Support the work of other consultants on NDA capacity building as and when needed

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

The specific outputs and deliverables to be achieved by the consultant are:

Overall Output: Readiness needs assessment conducted and report prepared and validated

Deliverable 1: Conduct readiness needs assessment

Appraise essential capacities, institutional mechanisms and technical skills; policy gaps and enabling environment for green investments; and prioritize addressing the needs through desk research and consultations with CCDA staff

Deliverable 2: Draft Readiness Needs Assessment Report

Develop the draft country’s Readiness Needs Assessment that will complement the PNG’s Country Programming.

Deliverable 3: Conduct 2x workshops and submit workshop reports

Conduct at least 2 stakeholder workshops to validate the draft Readiness Needs Assessment, each with ~20 participants from government ministries, potential national DAEs, private sector, AEs, non-state actors and development partners. The feedback and recommendations of key stakeholders will be considered in the final document. This activity will target 50% women participants.

Deliverable 4: Final Readiness Needs Assessment Report

Prepare and submit final report

The consultant shall also support the other consultants conduct the capacity building workshops and prepare workshop reports when and where possible with guidance from the GGGI Team.

Output/Deliverable	Percentage of Max Amount	Due Date
Deliverable 1	25%	September 15^th
Deliverable 2	25%	October 15^th
Deliverable 3	25%	November 15^th
Deliverable 4	25%	December 15^th

Total fee: up to USD 17,600 depending on candidate's credentials

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

The consultant must meet the following requirements:

Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in economics, finance, business administration, climate change / environmental policy, engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible international professional and consultancy experience in development / climate finance (preferably on the donor side), institutional/capacity development and training, macroeconomic / fiscal / monetary policy analysis, or project / corporate finance.
In-depth understanding of GCF – its investment criteria, operational modality (Readiness, PPF, SAP, etc.).
Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse information.
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including banks, non-bank financial institutions, capital markets authorities, microfinance institutions, government officials, project investors etc.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
Good team player who can work as a member of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team, motivate and lead group efforts and network effectively.
Good command of spoken and written English

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

The following documents are required as part of the consultant’s application (must be in English):

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover letter
Proposed one-page work plan, indicating applicant's understanding of the TOR and approach for the completion of the assignment

Date to Close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for this individual consultant assignment.

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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