CLIMATE ACTION SENIOR OFFICER (MEXICO)
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.
The partnership between GGGI and the Government of Mexico has produced several key results to date. In the coming years, GGGI will continue to catalyze resource mobilization to bridge the significant climate finance gap and promote technical advisory in sustainable landscapes (covering agriculture, sustainable forests, coastal resilience and blue economy), sustainable finance (related to green and climate investments), climate action (such as NDC planning and implementation, inclusive and resilient green growth plans, MRV system design) and green infrastructure solutions. Therefore, GGGI is seeking a person who can contribute to continuing to develop the climate action workstream jointly with the sustainable landscapes and sustainable finance teams.
POSITION SUMMARY
Based in Mexico City, the Climate Action Senior Officer will report directly to the GGGI Mexico Country Manager and will oversee climate action related efforts under Mexico country program, relevant initiatives requested by Mexican government, in addition to generating substantive inputs and analyses to the development, assessment, and delivery of country-level policy advice and investment project activities in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation; organizing program activities across green growth planning, among others.
The role will work closely with the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT) and the Climate Change and Ecology National Institute (INECC). The role may also be expected to undertake or supervise activities related to resilience, ecosystems-based adaptation, GHG accounting, carbon finance, and capacity building for climate action, among others. The position holder will contribute to the development of funding proposals to donor agencies; organizing and delivering capacity building and knowledge development for effective result deliveries under biannual/annual program plans; maintaining effective project reporting and communication internally and externally in line with GGGI corporate policies, standards and protocols.
