Program Officer – Kampala – Global Green Growth Institute

About US:
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an international organization committed to strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Job Summary: The Program Officer will work closely with the Country Representative, other local staff and consultants and HQ staff to ensure the on-time, on-scope and on-budget delivery of results as planned. This person will be a key anchor for GGGI’s in-country programming, possessing knowledge of the local context and the ability to interact with national and international stakeholders and government counterparts. The Program Officer (PO) will play a focal role as part of the country team responsible for establishing the delivery program in 2016 and achieving the objectives outlined in the workplan and budget. This will require close consultation with the Country Representative, Seoul headquarters staff, local consultants, technical experts, and public and private sector stakeholders.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Engagement:
Engage in primary research and regular dialogue with public sector representatives, private companies and associations to collect and verify data when necessary.
Use knowledge and experience with local context to contribute to meetings and presentations for and by Program Manager, Country Representative, or other HQ staff.
2. Delivery:
Support the program team in the development of all workstreams for 2016 (including thematic interventions, capacity development programs, etc.)
Keenly review project documents and provide constructive input to important deliverables with a strong eye for quality control and consistency.
Support the country team (staff and consultants) to ensure the effective organization and execution of stakeholder workshops.
Ensure that administrative duties align with the country team’s workplan and budget and GGGI policies.
Work closely with the Program Managers and Country Representative in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on project progress, in order to fulfill the full needs of the Project Cycle Management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in international relations, development, organizational management, economics/finance/business, or other area related to green growth
A minimum of three years of working experience, preferably in an international setting.
Significant experience studying, analysing and presenting the national economic development/green growth context of the country.
Prior exposure and experience coordinating successful functions and events (workshops, meetings, etc.) that are smoothly run and well-facilitated.
Previous experience in project monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
Excellent communication, presentation, writing and networking skills.
Broad knowledge and background in green growth, climate change, sustainable development and/or the technical strategic areas including land-use, energy, cities and water is an added advantage
Past exposure and experience working within a team to produce results under tight deadlines. Experience working with government counterparts
The PO must have some knowledge of the national economic development context and provide relevant advisory services as part of GGGI’s support to government counterparts as they set targets and work toward their green growth ambitions.
Ability to think strategically and in close collaboration with others.
Detail-oriented striving for quality and consistency in all outputs and communications.
Able to perform strategic and technical analysis in tandem and under time constraints.
Output-oriented, demonstrating creativity, innovation and an entrepreneurial drive.
Highly-organized and able to effectively and efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
Comfortable working both in a team and independently.
Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
Process and share information easily and is excellent at problem solving.
Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
Excellent command of spoken and written English.
Fluency in the local language is preferred.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an updated CV and cover letter in English (Merged into one PDF file) and sent to: Uganda.31630.3830@gggi.aplitrak.com

Deadline: 26th February 2016