Project Assistant - Agribusiness

PURPOSE

The role of the Project Assistant - Agribusiness is to ensure Terai Agribusiness and Enterprise Challenge Fund (TAECF) applicants to meet project financial requirements. . She/He will support process integrity in project operation and specific project/output delivery, fully comply with established institutional policies, standards and donor requirements across budget execution, procurement and other operational functions.

• Support the preparation of the concept notes, proposals, stakeholder analysis and logical frameworks as an integral part of any new programme planning process in coordination with GGGI HQ and GGGI Nepal Country Office in Kathmandu
• Support the monitoring of approved project which includes financial progress, human resources mobilization and reporting requirements.
• Support in highlighting the requirements of RFA (Request for Application) /RFP (Request for Proposal) and in publishing the same under challenge fund.
• Support Project Implementation Team in consolidating and reviewing grantee’s reporting and due diligence process.
• Support monitoring of selected grantees in budget management to ensure that grantee resources are optimally allocated and utilized under the guidance of the the guidance of the Senior Project Coordination Officer and the Agribusiness Associate.
• Updating the project folders with templates, guidelines and ensure the respect of deadlines and the compliance with donors' guidelines and reporting requirements.
• Support project documentation and preparation and execution of relative eventsAny other duties assigned by the Senior Project Coordination Officer and the Agri-Business Associate.
• Support content development for press release, newletters, and/or web and social media ports in line with the guideline of GGGI Communications & Knowledge Sharing Unit in HQ

ENGAGEMENT

• Advise the team on the procedures, policies, and tools of all financial transactions for project/output delivery
• Identify issues and risks that will affect consistent program and delivery and report to the manager
• Identify issues and advise project staff on remedial measures in order to maintain integrity of delivery
• Communicate program needs to service providers/suppliers and ensure that services/products are delivered in line with established agreements.

DELIVERY

• Review detailed budget execution plans and schedules of 112 grants during the project period
• Review financial plans and expenditure procedures in line with yearly work programs and budget lines
• Support grantees in implementing their business plan including staff hiring plan and manage onboarding procedures based on approved headcount
• Consolidated financial documentation for all the approved grants and ensure accuracy of project financial reporting.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, business management, business administration , agriculture or related field of study required
• Minimum 1 years of professional work experience in international development with good knowledge of proposal development and project cycle.
• Advanced technical knowledge in several of the following areas: project financial management, database management, information technology systems, knowledge management/communications welcome
• Work experience working with an international organization, and/or in an English-speaking work environment will be an important advantage.
• Advanced ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Nepali required.

FUNCTIONAL

• Can demonstrate experience in at least 3 of the following areas: accounting, grant management, procurement, database management, information technology systems, knowledge-management/communications
• Experience in working with federal, provincial and local government in Nepal.  
• Experience in communications is an clear advantage. 
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, time management, multi-tasking 

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision, and values
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership
• Has strong client orientation
• Process and share information easily and is excellent at problem solving
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily
• Demonstrate high level of integrity in handling privileged information and in stewardship of public resources
• Value the importance of promoting environmental sustainability within the workplace and green growth within society as a whole
• Able to support the GGGI Country Representative in all aspects of procurement, event organization, and GGGI assets management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance. 
• GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members. 

About GGGI

Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, 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. With the organization partners, including countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector, GGGI aims 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 has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments. 

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.