3 Positions at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 20 July 2020)

3 Positions at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 20 July 2020)

3 Positions at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 20 July 2020)

Private Sector Engagement Consultant at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 20 July 2020)

With headquarters in Seoul, Republic of 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. 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.

 

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in its capacity as the National Designated Authority (NDA) for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Rwanda together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Rwanda, its Delivery Partner, will undertake a twenty-four months project on National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Readiness Support. The NAP Readiness aims to build flood resilience capacities in Rwanda in line with the governmental policies, strategies and priorities, and enhance Rwanda’s capacity to respond to climate change in high risk zones by implementing a NAP for integrated flood and landslide management in urban areas.

 

Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment

The Private Sector Engagement Consultant for the National Adaptation Readiness and Preparatory Support for Building Flood Resilience Capacities in Rwanda (hereafter referred to as the “Project”) will facilitate the strengthening of the role of private sector on issues of resilience and adaptation for flood and landslides risk management. This will involve undertaking a detailed mapping and assessment of the private sector members relevant to the sector on flood and landslide risk management. The project will build on the revitalized National Coordination Team (NCT) where the Private Sector Federation (PSF) is serving as the co-chair through recently completed GCF Readiness program.

The private sector will also be part of the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) that aims to provide a platform for institutional private sector actors (including the Private Sector Federation (PSF), Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Cleaner Production and Climate Change Innovation Center (CPCIC) as well as private companies to provide input, coordinate, consult and inform the Project Steering Committee.

The role of the Private Sector Engagement Consultant will involve elaboration of 5 concept notes and accompanying financial models targeting the private sector to promote investment, improve access to finance and support mobilization of international and domestic resources for implementation.

This process will also entail close collaboration with the Project Team, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Ministry of Environment (MoE), Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Ministry of Emergency Management (MINEMA), Ministry of Commerce (MININCOM), National Industrial Research and Development Agency (NIRDA), City of Kigali, Meteo Rwanda and other Secondary Cities/Districts and institutions related to the projects area of focus.

Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables

Under the direct guidance of the NAP Project Coordinator, the Private Sector Engagement Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Establish a Private-Sector Engagement Framework;
  • Support the Private Sector entities represented on the TAG in executing their advisory role
  • Development of 5 Concept Notes on projects targeted at addressing flood and landslide risk management. These will be informed by the technical studies of the respective selected sites; and
  • Development of a financial/investment model for the Concept Notes;
Deliverable Percentage of Maximum amount Due date
Study the private sector and analyze engagement/investment opportunities pertinent to the sector. This will involve a detailed mapping and assessment of capabilities of the key private sector actors with a recommendation on members that may form part of the Technical Advisory Group.

  • Build and maintain a stakeholder registry and network of private sector actors
  • Elaborate a strategy for private sector engagement that cuts across the project outcomes/outputs and that can be translated into a reference document and guide for public and private sector actors.

20%

31st August 2020
Develop 5 Concept Notes drawn from the Technical Studies and investment opportunities identified during the stakeholder mapping.

  • This will include leading stakeholder engagement workshops to provide input into the elaboration of the Concept Notes and Financial Model (Developing content for  workshops, elaboration of training materials and other supporting reference documentation)

40%

31st January 2021
Elaborate a financial/investment model to support implementation of the 5 Concept Notes.

  • This will include leading stakeholder engagement workshops to provide input into the elaboration of the Concept Notes and Financial Model (Providing technical advisory and capacity development in related project workshops, elaboration of training materials and other supporting reference documentation)
  • Mapping of potential funding sources, incorporation of qualification criteria and identification of potential beneficiaries from the Private Sector.

20%

31st May 2021
Knowledge Management, Communication, and Information Sharing-Contribution towards elaboration of content on Private Sector Engagement in the sector for the Knowledge Base on Disaster Risk Management and related sectors. Involves participation in relevant workshops and outreach activities.  (Cuts across Month 1-12 with final consolidated document presented in Month 12)

20%

31st July 2021


Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

  • Advanced degree (MSc, MBA, or PhD) in Business Management, International Development, Economics, Finance or a related field. Undergraduate degree in these subjects combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree;
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional and practical experience working with the Private Sector;
  • Experience in elaboration of business proposals/plans, identifying private sector partners and formalizing mutually beneficial partnerships such as PPP’s is required;
  • Demonstrated experience in developing project proposals for international organizations is an added advantage;
  • Specific knowledge of GCF and other international funding regulations and processes is an asset;
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent communication, coordination skills and ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
  • Excellent presentation, report writing and analytical skills.
  • Capability to deliver within a specified deadline
  • Experience in Rwanda is required.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required with fluency in Kinyarwanda considered an asset.

 

Additional Information

  • Contract value: up to USD 56,500 (dependent on qualifications)

 

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Korea time (KST) on the closing date of the announcement.

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Green City Development Consultant at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 20 July 2020)

With headquarters in Seoul, Republic of 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. 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.

 

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in its capacity as the National Designated Authority (NDA) for Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Rwanda together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Rwanda, its Delivery Partner, will undertake a twenty-four months project on National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Readiness Support. The NAP Readiness aims to build flood resilience capacities in Rwanda in line with the governmental policies, strategies and priorities, and enhance Rwanda’s capacity to respond to climate change in high risk zones by implementing a NAP for integrated flood and landslide management in urban areas.

Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment

The Green City Development Consultant for the National Adaptation Readiness and Preparatory Support for Building Flood Resilience Capacities in Rwanda (hereafter referred to as the “Project”) will provide technical expertise and oversight to all project technical components, ensuring quality control of technical studies, and support to the Project Coordinator in the coordination of the implementation of the technical aspects of the GCF project as stipulated in the project document.

The role of the Green City Development Consultant will involve guiding and overseeing the technical studies of the 5 selected sites as well as contributing to the elaboration of the runoff reduction guidelines.

This process will entail close collaboration with the Project Team, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Ministry of Environment (MoE), Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), City of Kigali, Meteo Rwanda and other Districts and institutions related to the projects area of focus.

Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables 

Under the direct guidance of the NAP Project Coordinator, the Green City Development Consultant will, in collaboration with the team, be responsible for the following tasks:

  • Assessing the identified 5 sites to guide the consultancy firm in carrying out the appropriate technical studies;
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the runoff reduction guidelines;
  • Contribute to the production of all relevant reports, knowledge and capacity building content.

 

Deliverable Percentage of Maximum amount Due date
Study the selected sites and contribute to the development of the Request for Proposal for the technical studies. This will involve

  • Assessing the expected output from ongoing studies, programs and projects being implemented by GoR and partners

10%

31st August 2020
Provide technical oversight of the technical studies. This will include

  • Ensuring the execution of the technical studies in accordance with the criteria detailed in the RFP
  • Ensure compliance of the all technical studies with the standards, policies and/or regulations
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the Run-off reduction guidelines
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the NAP
  • Contribute to the elaboration of the Concept Notes and Financial Model
  • Actively participate in the preparation and organization of project working groups to assess the technical submissions
  • Contribute to the production of all relevant reports, knowledge and capacity building content. This will also involve developing content for workshops, elaboration of training materials and other supporting reference documentation

(Validated reports to be accompanied by the report on the Green City Development Consultant’s Technical Inputs to all project outputs i.e. Run-off reduction guidelines, NAP, Concept Notes, Financial Model etc.)

10%

(Tender Evaluation Report)

30th September 2020

10%

(Validated Inception Report from Consultant Firm)

31st October 2020

10%

(Validated Progress Report from Consultant)

30th November 2020

10%

(Validated Progress Report from Consultant)

31st December 2020

10%

(Validated Progress Report from Consultant)

31st January 2021

10%

(Validated Progress Report from Consultant)

28th February 2021
Provide technical insight into the elaboration of the 5 Concept Notes:
Drawing from the Technical Studies and investment opportunities identified during the stakeholder sessions (PWG, TAG and Focus Groups), support the team in verifying and inputting project costings into the Concept Notes and Financial Model.

10%

31st May 2021
Knowledge Management, Communication, and Information Sharing-Contribution towards elaboration of content on technical concepts and approaches elaborated by the Project and other related projects for the Knowledge Base on Disaster Risk Management and related sectors. Involves participation in relevant workshops and outreach activities.  (Cuts across Month 1-12 with final consolidated document presented in Month 12)

20%

31st July 2021

 

Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

  • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Civil Engineering or a related field. Undergraduate degree combined with specialized experience in similar projects and/or organization/s may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree;
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional and practical experience in infrastructure preparation and management, civil works including design and supervision. Demonstrated experience in design of infrastructure for storm water management is considered an added advantage;
  • Experience working on adaptation to climate change and natural hazard risk management, including disaster risk reduction being an asset;
  • Good understanding of national policies and regulations pertaining to the sector;
  • Good knowledge of the relevant design norms and construction legislation and regulations;
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent communication, coordination skills and ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
  • Excellent presentation, report writing and analytical skills.
  • Capability to deliver within a specified deadline.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required with fluency in Kinyarwanda considered an asset.

 

Additional Information

  • Contract value: up to USD 56,500 (dependent on qualifications)

 

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Korea time (KST) on the closing date of the announcement.

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Gender Consultant for NAP Readiness and Preparatory Support at Global Green Growth Institute: (Deadline 20 July 2020)

With headquarters in Seoul, Republic of 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. 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.

 

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) in its capacity as the National Designated Authority (NDA) for Green Climate Fund (GCF) in Rwanda together with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Rwanda, its Delivery Partner, will undertake a twenty-four months project on National Adaptation Planning (NAP) Readiness Support. The NAP Readiness aims to build flood resilience capacities in Rwanda in line with the governmental policies, strategies and priorities, and enhance Rwanda’s capacity to respond to climate change in high risk zones by implementing a NAP for integrated flood and landslide management in urban areas.

Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment

The Gender Consultant for the National Adaptation Readiness and Preparatory Support for Building Flood Resilience Capacities in Rwanda (hereafter referred to as the “Project”) will undertake a gender analysis and develop a gender action plan in order to effectively mainstream gender into the projects outcomes and outputs. This will involve close collaboration with the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), Ministry of Environment (MoE), Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA), Ministry in charge of Emergency Management (MINEMA), City of Kigali, Meteo Rwanda and other Districts and institutions related to the projects area of focus

The role of the Gender Consultant will involve a close working relationship with the Project Team and relevant technical/administrative staff of the NDA and related government institutions and agencies, and partners at all stages of the project implementation to ensure gender-responsive programming, monitoring and reporting. It will also entail a close interaction with the Ministry of Gender and Family (MIGEPROF) and the Gender Monitoring Office to ensure any identified interventions and strategies align with and complement existing National Policies and Strategies.

Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables

Under the direct guidance of the NAP Project Coordinator, the Gender Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks:

 

  1. Review relevant policy and strategy documents relative to the sector on the requirements for gender mainstreaming;
  2. Conduct a detailed gender assessment of all relevant stakeholder institutions, with specific emphasis on gender issues in the area of floods and landslides risk management. Provide for a cross over into key sectors that have potential to influence the outcomes and objectives of the project;

Based on the gender assessment, elaborate an action plan that identifies opportunities for mainstreaming gender into the project and across the sector.

 

Deliverable Percentage of Maximum amount Due date
  1. Review relevant policy and strategy documents relative to the sector on the requirements for gender mainstreaming i.e. Infrastructure Gender Mainstreaming Strategy.

–      Present an inception report that outlines the approach and detailed methodology for achievement of the assignment.

20%

31st August 2020
  1. Identify and conduct a detailed gender assessment of all relevant stakeholder institutions (GoR-National and Sub-National, NGO’s, CBO’s, CSO’s and Women Associations), with specific emphasis on gender issues in the area of floods and landslides risk management. Provide for a cross over into key sectors that have potential to influence the outcomes and objectives of the project

20%

30th September 2020
  1. Identify and collate gender-disaggregated indicators and data that could be used to establish fit-for-purpose gender and social inclusion indicators that will be incorporated into the activities of the Project across all outcomes with particular focus on integrating this into the Project’s “Mechanisms for Reporting, Monitoring and Review of adaptation and resilience planning progress (output 4 of the project).
31st October 2020
  1. Assess and identify potential gender-differentiated impacts of the project with emphasis on reviewing the preparedness, mitigation and prevention initiatives within the existing guideline on gender in disaster management and the revised national policy on gender.

20%

30th November 2020
  1. Based on the gender assessment, develop an action plan that identifies opportunities for mainstreaming gender into the project and across the sector as relevant. The action plan should include development of specific project components linked to the technical studies and concept notes, gender responsive targets and indicators, timelines, and responsible entities with implementation arrangements supported by cost estimates for implementation of the action plan.
31st December 2020
  1. Incorporate, Monitor and Evaluate the integration and implementation of gender-based vulnerabilities in the project implementation. This will include elaborating a gender M&E framework. (Cuts across Months 3-12 with M&E Framework established in Months 3 and 4)

20%

31st March 2021
  1. Knowledge Management, Communication and Information Sharing-Contribution towards elaboration of content on Gender Mainstreaming in the sector for the Knowledge Base on Disaster Risk Management and related sectors. Involves participation in relevant workshops. (Cuts across Month 1-12 with final consolidated document presented in Month 12)

20%

31st July 2021

 

Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

  • Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Social Sciences, Development Studies and/or any other related field with a focus on gender. Undergraduate degree in these subjects combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s may be considered in lieu of a master’s degree.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience  in the field of gender equality, equity and gender mainstreaming. Specific experience in gender mainstreaming for the sectors of urbanization, infrastructure and climate change is an added advantage;
  • Formal training in gender analysis and gender planning and demonstrated expertise in mainstreaming gender in projects and programmes;
  • Extensive knowledge of the gender context in Rwanda and experience working with international organizations and government institutions is an asset;
  • Good organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
  • Excellent communication, and ability to liaise with various stakeholders, presentation, report writing and analytical skills.
  • Capability to deliver within a specified deadline
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is required with fluency in Kinyarwanda considered an asset.

Additional Information

  • Contract value: up to USD 48,000

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Korea time (KST) on the closing date of the announcement.

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