Organisation: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Position Title: Program Manager (as consultant)
Location: Mexico City
Salary Package: Competitive
Closing Date: Rolling recruitment. Position will be filled as soon as a suitable
candidate is found, with an anticipated start date of January 2015.
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is looking to hire a Program Manager
(PM) for a one-year term consultancy contract, with the possibility of a one-year
extension, to support the Institute´s work in Mexico. The PM will be based in Mexico
City.
The PM will report directly to the Country Representative and will be responsible for
managing multiple workstreams. Initially, the PM will lead work related to urban
green growth, including mobility and air quality. In addition, the Program Manager
will conduct work aimed at improving the innovation ecosystem for climate
technologies in the country. Additional projects in green growth policies may be
launched in the future.
In addition to project-specific work, the PM will support the Country Representative in
the execution of GGGI’s strategy for Mexico, including the identification and launch
of new initiatives in other sectors, building and strengthening GGGI’s relationship
with key government and non-government partners and actors, and seeking
opportunities to mobilize new resources.
Key responsibilities of the PM include:
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Strengthening and maintaining GGGI´s relationship with key stakeholders in
the country, including government officials in relevant sectors, nongovernmental organizations, international organizations, think-tanks and other
academic institutions, and the private sector
Defining the objectives and scope of work in the areas of collaboration with
the government of Mexico and other key stakeholders
Conducting detailed analyses leading to the evaluation and design of policies
that advance green growth concepts in the country, with a particular emphasis
on urban issues and energy
Managing a team of staff professionals and external consultants, by providing
guidance and review of technical content
Facilitating the exchange of knowledge, including formal training, among
national stakeholders and across countries (south-south collaboration)
All applicants must hold exemplary and relevant academic credentials as well as
professional experience. The PM will generally have a post-graduate degree and at
least 5 years of relevant experience. Key experience and capabilities will include:
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Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, alongside strong synthesis and
strategic thinking skills
Experience in disciplines or knowledge in urban issues, climate technologies
and/or areas relevant for green growth, such as natural resources
management, energy, industry, transport, waste management, the built
environment or urban development
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Project delivery experience, including managing the delivery of results on time
and on budget, and managing high-performance teams
Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, and consensus
building skills
Work experience in Mexico with a highly regarded private sector company
(consulting or industry), international organization, government or not-for-profit
organisation.
Multi-cultural literacy, and specific experience and language capabilities in
Spanish and English
GGGI is an international organization dedicated to supporting developing and
emerging countries to meet their development and growth objectives by exploring
and implementing green growth plans that simultaneously target key economic and
environmental objectives; including poverty reduction, job creation and social
inclusion, as well as mitigation and adaptation to climate change, biodiversity loss
and energy and water security.
GGGI’s theory of change leads it to focus on three major outcomes: adoption and
implementation of rigorous green growth plans that form the core of national and
provincial economic development strategies; research which builds a strong
theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options
and guidance for policymakers; and public-private partnerships that strengthen
incentives for the scaling of resource-efficient investment, innovation and practice as
well as for the engagement of companies in the implementation of national and
subnational green growth plans.
The roles present a fantastic opportunity to work with talented, dynamic and driven
individuals on projects at the cutting edge of economic development and
sustainability.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to salvador.lopez@gggi.org
mailto:sara.telahoun@acre.com