ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL SAFEGUARDS SPECIALIST At Global Green Growth Institute

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

The objective of the assignment is to support, coordinate and support FONDO MARENA and Fundación Sur Futuro in the accreditation process to the GCF (Stages I, II, until signing of the Accreditation Master Agreement), while aiding the GGGI team on the delivering of climate finance advisory to the Government of the Dominican Republic.

SCOPE OF WORK

Support candidate DAEs define/validate desired E&S standards.
Lead the development of candidate DAE´s E&S Policy and the integration of relevant and required documentation to meet GCF Accreditation
Develop capacity building materials on GCF E&S policy requirements, investment criteria, funding proposal development and approval process targeting candidate DAEs.
Deliver capacity building workshops for both candidate DAEs on the E&S policy and system and GCF investment criteria on E&S.
Support the candidate DAEs integrating E&S policy, indications, and solutions.
Develop an E&S Operational Manual to facilitate the implementation of candidate DAEs’ E&S Policy, as well as guidance to integrate E&S on project life-cycle.
Support the operationalization of the E&S Policy and Operational Manual by candidate DAEs through the formalization of processes and procedures.
Support the roll-out of initial pilots of the E&S policy.
Develop a communication plan to address E&S standards.
Prepare and deliver demand-led awareness-raising and communication materials to all relevant units.

OUTPUT/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS/DELIVERABLES

Deliverable 1: Detailed Workplan.

Deliverable 2: Development and delivery of an Environmental and Social (E&S) Management Policy

Deliverable 3: Evaluation and Identification of E&S Risks and Impacts

Deliverable 4: Development and delivery of E&S operational manual

Deliverable 5: Development and delivery of E&S capacity building and awareness raising plan for both candidates DAEs.

QUALICIATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE

An advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in management, sustainability, environmental sciences, statistics, project management, or other related disciplines in E&S instruments and/or management.
Courses, seminars or diplomas in environmental studies, sociology, sustainable development, development economics, international development, or other related disciplines related to social and environmental risk.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience with an emphasis on working with both public and private sector stakeholders as well as community groups to develop policies, strategies and/or projects in provide strategic technical guidance on E&S integration targets, preferably in developing countries.
Experience delivering donor funded projects, managing consultants to deliver agreed outputs on time and managing relationship with stakeholders.
Experience in workshop preparation to engage stakeholders in projects funded by sustainable development and/or climate change funds (such as Green Climate Fund); experience in projects funded by GCF Private Sector Facility is a plus.
Experience designing E&S Procedure, Policy and standards, engaging widely with marginalized and minority stakeholders.
Experience working closely with government and non-government stakeholders, particularly in developing countries, and with intergovernmental organizations (IOs) is a plus.
Excellent writing, analytical, organization and communication skills.
Fluency in Spanish and English is required.