IC: Strategic Thinking Training
As part of the Africa Talent 2025, Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Africa Regional Office is organizing a series of professional development sessions designed to strengthen the leadership, innovation, and strategic capabilities of GGGI Africa staff. These sessions aim to cultivate a growth-oriented, collaborative, and forward-thinking work culture that supports GGGI’s mission to promote sustainable, climate resilient, and inclusive growth across Africa.
Within this framework, GGGI seeks a qualified trainer to deliver a two-hour interactive training on Strategic Thinking for GGGI staff participating in the Africa Talent 2025 event in Dakar, Senegal (December 4-5, 2025).
Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)
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.
Objectives of the assignment
The primary objective of this session is to strengthen participants’ ability to think strategically and apply long-term systems-based perspectives in their work. The session should:
- Introduce the fundamentals and frameworks of strategic thinking relevant to international development and green growth organizations.
- Enhance participants’ skills in scenario analysis, problem structuring, and decision-making under uncertainty.
- Encourage strategic alignment across projects, country programs, and regional priorities.
- Provide practical exercises and group discussions to apply concepts in real GGGI contexts (e.g., program planning, partnership building, resource mobilization).
The trainer will be responsible for:
- Designing and delivering a two-hour in-person training session in Dakar on 4 December, tailored to a diverse group of professionals across GGGI Africa.
- Providing session materials (slides, handouts, or case exercises).
- Facilitating participatory discussions and interactive activities.
- Submitting a brief post-session summary (1-2 pages) capturing key takeaways and participant feedback.
Resources:
The selected trainer will be provided with a copy of the GGGI Updated Strategy 2030, examples of Africa Country Planning Frameworks and the current Africa Regional Strategy to provide context to the training.
Deliverables and Payment schedule
|
OUTPUT / DELIVERABLE |
PERCENTAGE OF MAXIMUM AMOUNT |
DUE DATE |
|
Training materials (slides, handouts, or case exercises) |
10 % |
November 27, 2025 |
|
Training session during the Africa Talent 2025 (Dec. 4-5) |
80 % |
December 4, 2025 |
|
Post-session report |
10 % |
December 12, 2025 |
Expertise required
The description of required expert may be split into following parts:
- Master’s degree in Organizational Development, Strategy, Education, or a related field
- At least 7 years of experience in organizational development, leadership training, or strategy consulting.
- Good understanding in adult learning methodologies
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic thinking, systems thinking, or adaptive leadership.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with experience delivering sessions for multicultural teams.
- Familiarity with international organizations or the development sector preferred.
Administrative information
- Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications along with a CV.
- Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview on 17 November 2025
- During the interview, candidates will be expected to present a two-hour training plan and deliver a short demonstration of one selected section
- We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with interviews and hiring if a suitable candidate is selected.
- Succesful candidate based outside Dakar are expected to travel and deliver the training session on December 4, 2025.
Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.