Uganda: Program Officer in Uganda

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Grade: G2

Post Date: 12 February 2016

Closing Date: 26 February 2016

Type of contract: Individual Contractor

Contract/assignment duration: 3 years

INTRODUCTION

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a new 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.

Headquartered in Seoul, GGGI was established by treaty in June 2012 at the United Nations Rio+20 Conference by an initial group of eighteen nations who share the organization’s vision. To date, there are a total of 26 Member Countries who joined the organization.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.

GGGI is responding to the Government of Uganda’s keen interest in adopting green growth approaches to achieve its development targets as laid out in the Uganda Vision 2040 and their National Development Plan II (2016-2020). The Government, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MFPED) is currently working with GGGI to develop a cooperation program with a focus on green city development and bankable projects.

POSITION 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.

PURPOSE

The Program Officer (PO) will be a critical 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. 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.

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.

DELIVERY

• Support the program team in the development of all workstreams for 2016 (including thematic interventions, capacity development programs, etc.)


• 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.


• Collaborate 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.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor degree in international relations, development, organizational management, economics/finance/business, or other area related to green growth and at least 3 years of working experience, preferably in an international setting.


• Experience studying, analysing and presenting the national economic development/green growth context of the country.


• Experience coordinating successful functions and events (workshops, meetings, etc.) that are smoothly run and well-facilitated.


• Experience in project monitoring, evaluation and reporting.


• Excellent communication, presentation, writing and networking skills.


• Strong background in green growth, climate change, sustainable development and/or the technical strategic areas including land-use, energy, cities and water is a plus.


• Experience working within a team to produce results under tight deadlines.


• Experience working with government counterparts


• An excellent command of spoken and written English. Fluency in the local language is preferred.

FUNCTIONAL

• Able 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.

CORPORATE

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)