Carbon Pricing Senior Officer

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. 

In October 2024, GGGI launched the Carbon Transaction Facility, a first-of-its-kind facility which offers a comprehensive solution to scaling up international carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Through the CTF, GGGI will extend its Article 6 activities through a collection of single and multi-donor funds aimed at increasing host country readiness and facilitating transactions of Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs). The CTF aims to catalyze up to USD 500 million solely for ITMOs purchasing by 2030. The multi-donor fund, named the Article 6 Readiness Facility, will mobilize up to USD 50 million for readiness support activities to GGGI Member States and Partner Countries.

The multi-donor fund, named the Article 6 Readiness Facility, will mobilize up to USD 50 million for readiness support activities to GGGI Member States and Partner Countries. The readiness component will allow GGGI to more than double the scale of its support for capacity building, technical assistance, institutional strengthening and international knowledge exchange activities in its Member States and partner counties. At the same time a pipeline of potential mitigation activities for trading will also be developed.

As part of this groundbreaking initiative, the Article 6 Readiness Facility Committee has already approved two readiness projects at its first Annual Meeting, covering activities in Rwanda and Sri Lanka that will start in 2024. As part of the Rwanda readiness project, GGGI will work closely with the Government of Rwanda to accelerate the operationalization of the country’s Carbon Market Framework.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Carbon Pricing Senior Officer will be based in Kigali, Rwanda and will lead the implementation of the Rwanda Readiness project activities. The successful candidate will report to the GGGI Rwanda Country Representative.  

The Carbon Pricing Senior Officer will be the recognized focal point for the project in Rwanda and will have overall responsibility for timely and high-quality project delivery. The position-holder will provide day-to-day technical and strategic guidance and management, as well as liaise externally to ensure impactful delivery of the project and its outputs.

Experience in international carbon markets is strongly preferable, as the position-holder will be required to quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on Article 6 concepts, requirements, frameworks and approaches to the local context in Rwanda. 

PURPOSE

• Lead the implementation of the Rwanda Article 6 Readiness Project in close coordination with the GGGI Rwanda Country Team (based in Kigali), the Carbon Pricing Unit (based in Seoul) and relevant government and private sector project stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality project management to the project, and ensure effective, timely and efficient delivery of project results and activities in the field.
• Provide high-quality technical inputs and advisory on issues related to Article 6, carbon markets, and emissions reduction trading in support of Article 6 Readiness delivery in Rwanda and GGGI’s Rwanda’s portfolio and strategic priorities more generally.

ENGAGEMENT

• Work closely with GGGI Carbon Pricing Unit and GGGI Rwanda to understand the local context, including GGGI's role in Rwanda; to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of the project; and to develop technical knowledge of Article 6 requirements, frameworks and approaches.
• Develop and foster strong relationships with key government stakeholders, leading the day-to-day communication (supported by GGGI Rwanda).
• Work closely with government partners and private sector in implementing the project, recognizing the importance of government buy-in and ownership.
• Coordinate with other organizations supporting engagement with international carbon markets in Rwanda and ensure visibility of the Rwanda Article 6 Readiness Project and associated carbon engagements.
• Maintain active flexibility through professional relations with key stakeholders to capture and integrate their changing needs and manage expectations.

DELIVERY

• Deliver high quality project outputs on time and within budget that meet program objectives, donor requirements and government requirements.
• Quickly absorb and apply sufficient technical knowledge on Article 6 concepts, requirements, frameworks and approaches.
• Ensure quality monitoring and evaluation, timely submission of donor reports and deliverables, regularly evaluate project results, and guide project implementation to achieve maximum impact.
• Assess effectiveness of project activities and recommend improvements to meet key milestones for the program.
• Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across relevant sectors in Rwanda and GGGI.
• Plan and co-deliver capacity building events that introduce key Article 6 concepts and options to key government and other stakeholders.
• Lead the design of governance frameworks in Rwanda that meet Article 6 requirements and are relevant to the Rwandan institutional context.
• Lead the identification of priority sectors and mitigation activities for Article 6, in collaboration with the Government of Rwanda and private sector.
• Develop Mitigation Activity Idea Notes (MAINs) for up to 3 mitigation activities.
• Support bilateral engagement between Government of Rwanda and potential cooperation partners.
• Support the process of facilitating key agreements between government, private sector and other international partners.
• Lead the planning and facilitation of key project workshops and meetings with key stakeholders in Rwanda.
• Plan and organize the work of consultants under the project to ensure high quality and timely delivery of the outputs.
• Clear and timely reporting on project delivery as required by the Article 6 Readiness Facility Committee.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree in a relevant area, such as Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Environmental Engineering, or other related disciplines.
• At least 8 years of experience in climate finance, green investment, or other relevant fields.
• At least two (2) years of professional working experience, outside of home country.
• A proven track in successfully managing projects linked to climate action and finance.
• Understanding of and experience in international carbon markets, the Clean Development Mechanism, and/or Article 6 is a strong advantage.
• Experience in day-to-day engagement with government ministries and agencies, ideally in developing countries.
• Experience in close engagement with the private sector is a strong advantage.
• Experience in organizing consultations, validation meetings, workshops and capacity building events.
• Experience working in developing countries, with experience Rwanda or any other African country is an advantage.
• An excellent command of spoken and written English.

FUNCTIONAL

• Strategic thinker and solutions-oriented, with good ability to multitask and work in a matrix environment.
• Able to review, synthesize information and produce high quality reports.
• Able to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Able to absorb and understand technical information and relay it to others.
• Detail-oriented striving for quality and consistency in all outputs and communications.
• Output-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial drive.
• Problem solver, able to find and implement solutions
• Highly organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.
• Comfortable working both in a team and independently.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the Carbon Pricing Unit.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Senior Officer is an X9 grade level in GGGI's international salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGI’s website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. The initial appointment is for 24 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. GGGI Rwanda has a Host Country Agreement (HCA) in place with the Government of Rwanda and therefore international candidates will be covered by the Privileges and Immunities under the HCA. GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work commitments and personal and family commitments, including repercussions of post-COVID conditions, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.

For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations that can be found here: https://gggi.org/policy-documents/