SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND COORDINATION OFFICER - SOLOMON ISLANDS

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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. 

BACKGROUND

GGGI's program in the Pacific supports green growth and climate action across different sectors in six GGGI members countries - Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands - as well as other partner countries in the Pacific. GGGI is currently co-executing the “Transformation to Low/Zero Transport sector - Enabling uptake of Electric Mobility in Solomon Islands” Project with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM). The project is supported by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) implementing agency.

This four-year project aims to accelerate the development of an enabling environment for introduction and upscaling of e-mobility in Solomon Islands to reduce land transport emissions and support the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon transport system.

Key components of the E-Mobility portfolio include:

• Strengthening enabling conditions through improved policies, regulatory frameworks, and enhanced inter-sectoral coordination within government;
• Developing and implementing integrated Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) to guide a coordinated shift toward low-carbon, inclusive, and safe urban mobility;
• Generating practical experience to demonstrate the technical and financial feasibility of electric vehicles;
• Building human and institutional capacities among policymakers, service providers, and financial institutions to support effective implementation of the transition; and
• Conducting awareness-raising and capacity-building activities to support increased uptake of electric vehicles and sustainable transport actions.

 POSITION SUMMARY

The sustainable transport and coordination officer (here after referred to as the officer) will support the effective delivery of the Solomon Islands E-Mobility Project by combining technical inputs on sustainable transport with day-to-day project management and coordination. The role will ensure smooth communication and follow-up with consultants, government counterparts, and stakeholders, organize and document meetings, track actions and reporting milestones, and support timely project reporting under the guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA).

In parallel, the officer will contribute to technical delivery by supporting consultant oversight, organizing key project events, preparing technical briefings, and ensuring the quality of technical outputs within the agreed scope. The officer will report to the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and the Senior Program Officer in Solomon Islands for the completion of the tasks and duties at the GGGI. Based primarily at the MECDM offices working closely with the National Project Director, the officer will also spend time at the GGGI office to ensure seamless project implementation.

 

PURPOSE

The officer will lead the coordination of project management activities and support technical aspects of the project in Solomon Islands to:

• Support the development of a fiscal and financial incentives, charging tariffs evaluations, and its implementation plan for the government.
• Contribute to the development of technical standards, suited for Solomon Islands’ context, for EVs, and EV supply equipment.
• Contribute to the development of the end-of-life battery management policy, including assessment reports and decision matrices.
• Support the development and implementation of the EV pilot in Solomon Islands.
• Support the adoption of identified policy instruments by relevant government entities.
• Contribute to the development of a gender-responsive SUMP and the development of action plan along with associated communication and engagement materials.
• Assist in the coordination and completion of capacity building trainings for government, civil society and the private sector ensuring inclusion of female participants.
• Support the design and implementation of gender-responsive awareness campaigns.
• Contribute to organization of trainings on gender and transport decarbonization as well as the development of public outreach and awareness campaigns.
• Electric Mobility Sessions for Utility Regulators.

 

ENGAGEMENT

• Serve as the primary local liaison between GGGI, the Government of Solomon Islands, and other national stakeholders, as relevant to this project.
• Provide support for project governance bodies by organizing meetings, documenting proceedings and decisions, and maintaining comprehensive and timely project records.
• Coordinate and support the delivery of technical outputs such as delivery of capacity building activities in collaboration with national/regional institutions, development of terms of references (TOR), stakeholder consultations and knowledge sharing activities. 
• Conduct desk reviews and baseline assessments of the current transport sector, energy landscape, and relevant policies in Solomon Islands.
• Support the development of project documents, including work plans, inception reports, and technical briefs.
• Coordinate research, capacity building, data collection and logistical support activities between CTA, consultants, consultant firms and the government.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for project activities within Solomon Islands.
• Ensure operational processes are compliant with GGGI and GEF/UNEP requirements, including documentation and reporting standards.

 

DELIVERY

• Project Coordination & Communication:
• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project coordination.
• Issue reminders to consultants, stakeholders, and partners; follow up on inputs and responses.
• Ensure coordinated workshops and events – including coordinating all relevant logistics and stakeholder engagement, with administrative support from administrative staff in Suva: Pre-alignment with SIG and GGGI, draft invitations, meeting agendas, venue logistics, and tracking participation for project events, workshops, and Steering Committee meetings.
• Social Media Video Series and public awareness campaign planning on EVs, e2W incentives and Sustainable Mobility.
• Support organization of sustainable mobility showcase day.
• Meeting Management & Documentation:
• Organize and document Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings.
• Prepare and disseminate minutes, action points, and decisions within agreed timelines.
• Maintain systematic records of all project-related correspondence and meeting notes.
• Organize consensus building and capacity building workshop for the development and implementation of battery management policy, and electric mobility sessions for regulators.
• Reporting Support:
• Support the CTA in tracking project milestones, deliverables, and indicators.
• Collect data, inputs, and evidence for progress reporting.
• Draft progress reports (biannual, annual, and ad-hoc) in GEF/UNEP and GGGI formats for review by the CTA.
• Contract & Deliverable Management:
• Support development of ToRs for consultants and firms.
• Monitor consultant contracts and deliverables under all project components.
• Ensure compliance with terms of reference and timelines.
• Assist in quality assurance of deliverables and coordinate review processes.

• Technical Support to CTA:
• Conduct research on electric mobility, decarbonization policies, and sustainable transport best practices relevant to Solomon Islands.
• Prepare technical briefings, summaries, and inputs for project documents.
• Support the development of End-of-life battery management policies including the Assessment Report and Decision matrix.
• Prepare necessary documentation and support coordination activities for adoption of best policy instrument.
• Provide technical support on charging tariffs evaluation study and implementation plans for charging traffic and fiscal and financial incentives.
• Support the CTA in the development and implementation of the pilot including outreach and development of engagement materials for EV awareness.
• Support quality assurance of technical reports, studies, and policy drafts within the officer’s expertise.
• Gender Mainstreaming & Inclusion:
• Ensure gender-balanced representation in the Inter-Sectoral Coordination Platform and support gender-responsive trainings.
• Integrate gender perspectives into the Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SUMP).
• Tailor training programs to include gender-awareness modules and encourage women’s participation.
• Coordinate activities and support the policy maker training on gender and transport decarbonization.

 

Essential:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Transport Engineering, Economics, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field. A master’s will be considered an advantage.
• Experience:
• At least 5 years of combined experience in project coordination/management and sustainable transport/e-mobility in Solomon Islands or the Pacific region.
• Demonstrated experience working with multilateral agencies, international organizations, or donor-funded projects.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement, meeting facilitation, and report drafting.
• Experience in gender mainstreaming and social inclusion in transport or infrastructure projects.
• Skills:
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual meeting platforms.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Must be a citizen of Solomon Islands or legally authorized to work in Solomon Islands.

 

Desirable:

• Familiarity with GEF, UNEP, or GGGI project cycles and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of Solomon Islands’ transport sector, policies, and institutional landscape.
• Existing networks with government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in Solomon Islands.

 

FUNCTIONAL

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, communication and consensus building skills
• Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate in a clear and simple way to a diverse audience
• Proven project delivery experience, i.e. managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
• Experience in Pacific/SIDs is a plus

 

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI's mission, vision and values
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Officer is an G8, national grade level in GGGI's salary scale. For G8 Solomon Islands national grade, the base salary starts from USD 22,806. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. 

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 and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.

 

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.