Organization: Global Green Growth Institute
Country: Peru
Closing date: 04 Oct 2017
The Senior Associate position supports managers on monitoring ongoing projects both substantively and financially to ensure efficient and timely delivery of results.
The position oversees the provision of integrated platform across a range of services in the context of project management- HR, finance, legal, procurement and day to day project and/or output management within the country program- to ensure the effective delivery of the projects/program, in line with the Work Program and Budget/Logframe.
PURPOSE
- Support Country Representative in implementation of the National Green Growth Strategy in green infrastructure and land use.
- Support the development of governance structure for green infrastructure implementation as well as harmonization of project evaluation tools and a strategic planning document for infrastructure investments
- Support development of land tenure outputs related to formalization of smallholder farmers to reduce deforestation and improve livelihoods
- Support the Country Representative in resource mobilization efforts with potential donors and private sector entities for GGGI-Peru portfolio expansion
- Provide support for stakeholder engagement and strategic relation building with government counterparts, donors and private sector actors
- Oversees coordination with Peruvian government counterparts for the formulation of green growth policy options consistent with country goals and priorities
- Oversees Peru team outputs and ensures viability of GGGI recommendations for successful financing and implementation
- Oversees and integrates transactions in Finance, HR, legal, procurement for the particular project/output in an effective service platform
- Ensures adherence to GGGI policies across procurement, legal, HR and finance.
- Supports project managers/country manager in monitoring the ongoing projects both substantively and financially.
ENGAGEMENT
- Ensure consistent delivery of public policy documents and recommendations in a timely manner according to established GGGI workplans.
- Identifies and anticipates issues impacting consistent service delivery and recommends remedial solutions for effective project management
- Anticipates project requirements and ensures alignment of services to meet those needs.
DELIVERY
- Proposal for governance structure and related documents for implementation of green infrastructure in priority basins
- Proposals and working drafts for smallholder land tenure mechanisms or other relevant documents for land use as related to the implementation of the National Green Growth Strategy.
- Concept notes and proposal drafts for resource mobilization opportunities
- Consistent provision of quality finance and monitoring services
- Leads ERP finance portal for the project/output
- Leads the monitoring and updating of project compliance information.
- Leads budget control for procurement
- Support the project/program audits
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree or comparable advanced degree in a public policy related field (e.g. economics, politics) or equivalent professional experience
- At least 5 years professional experience in economic development, competitiveness and/or environmental policy development with demonstrated work in water and land use.
- In-depth knowledge of green infrastructure issues, environmental services and land tenure is necessary
- Demonstrated experience in working with public sector actors in capacity building, training and policy development
- Demonstrated experience in engagement with private sector
- Project delivery experience, including managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
- Candidate must be fully bilingual in Spanish and English (written and verbal abilities)
FUNCTIONAL
- Strong analytical skills, alongside strong reporting writing skills
- Team work and creative problem solving abilities
- Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment
- Strong Stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proven experience leading or supporting project delivery, i.e. managing/supporting the delivery of results on time and on budget
- Experience working with developing countries within the climate change / green growth sector
- Experience working in Peru and/or Latin America a must
CORPORATE
- Understand and actively supports GGGI's mission, vision and values
- Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership
- Process and share information easily and excellent at problem solving
- Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily
- Promote creativity and innovation among staff
How to apply:
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