INTRODUCTION
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a new international organization committed to strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Headquartered in Seoul, GGGI was established by treaty in June 2012 at the United Nations Rio+20 Conference by an initial group of eighteen nations who share the organization's vision. To date, there are total of 24 Member Countries who joined the organization.
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.
In Ethiopia, the GGGI Country Program aims to mainstream green growth into Ethiopia's national five-year development strategy - the Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP). It supports the implementation of Climate Resilient Green Economy (CRGE) Strategy launched by the GoE in 2011. This strategy adopts a cross cutting sectoral approach and outlines the national priority of reaching middle-income status by 2025 while ensuring resilience to the impact so climate change with a zero net increase in carbon emission.
POSITION SUMMARY
In support of the Ethiopia Country Program, the Advisor will lead the energy component within the GGGI-Ethiopia Country Planning Framework and build strong and collaborative relations with key Government of Ethiopia Ministries- with primary focus on the Ministry of Water, irrigation and Electricity-, donors, civil society and the private sector.
The Advisor will provide day to day technical advice internally as well as externally to ensure improved programmatic planning and delivery of the CRGE related outputs in the energy sector. The position will play a key role identifying and implementing bankable projects working in collaboration with government officials, GGGI staff and consultants.
PURPOSE
Program/project implementation
- Leads the development and implementation of the Energy Sector component within the Ethiopia country Planning Framework.
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of a roadmap for the delivery of a sustainable power sector in Ethiopia including, but not limited to, attracting additional investments, policy reforms and mainstreaming options based on expertise and latest developments in the sector.
- Identify the priorities for action and investment to boost green growth and resilience within the sector.
- Identify green bankable projects within the energy sector
- Engage with GGGI's global knowledge networks to ensure that emerging thinking and best practices in the energy sector are captured and shared across the organization.
- Maintain close communication with technical divisions in HQ on relevant energy sector topics.
ENGAGEMENT
Stakeholder engagement
- Leads GGGI's work within the Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity.
- Build collaborative networks with other government officials in key CRGE sector ministries.
- Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders and partners- including civil society and the private sector
- Develop and foster strong relationships with key donor entities engaged in the energy sector.
- Facilitate in-depth and effective engagement internally and externally on issues relevant to the energy sector.
- Advise GGGI on opportunities for engagement in the national context.
DELIVERY
Component/workstream Management
- Independently organize the energy workstream delivery adhering to tight deadlines and in line with the CPF and WPB.
- Oversee planning of resources and timeframes relevant to the energy workstream and lead implementation in line with the approved WPB.
- Oversee increased project development and investment directed to the sector.
- Develop energy sector proposals that will lead to bankable investments for CRGE and GTP-II implementation within the sector in line with the power sector master plan.
- Develop a roadmap for the delivery of a sustainable power sector putting in place mechanisms for measuring, reporting and verifying climate results. Provide advice on the implementation of the roadmap.
- Identify partners (both donor and private sector) to engage with clear criteria and requirement analysis in respect to implementation of the power sector masterplan as well as climate finance instruments.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced degree (Masters or PHD) in the Energy Sector or related area
- Minimum of 6 years' experience in the energy (or related) sector in both a technical and managerial position.
- Experience in providing high-level advise to senior government officials is essential
- Experience in designing bankable projects in the energy sector is highly desirable
- Experience with development cooperation projects is essential
- Ability to work under pressure and handle politically and culturally sensitive issues
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience of the Ethiopian development context is desirable.
- Good interpersonal and multicultural engagement skills
- Fluency in English is a prerequisite. Knowledge of Amharic is desirable
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)
