Economist, Rwanda Country Program

Global Green Growth Institute
Kigali - Rwanda
S: C1 level

Organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
Post Date:  8 April 2015
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Assignment: Full time Employment
Position Number: GGGI-HR_15-106
Position Grade: C1
Closing Date: 29 April 2015


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. As of 2015, there are total of 24 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.

Current Rwanda country program supports the Government of Rwanda in implementing the Second Economic Development and Poverty Reduction Strategy (EDPRS2) (2013-2018), particularly to promote designated "secondary cities" as poles of growth (Priority Area 4) and incorporating a green economy approach to economic transformation (Priority Area 5).

The post holder will join GGGI Country Team in Kigali and participate in developing a National Roadmap, Green City Investment Strategy and bankable projects, in close collaboration with other team members, government officials, international and Rwandan development partners from public and private sectors.


JOB DESCRIPTION

Economist (Rwanda) will perform the following functions:

•Review and analyze economic and urban development plans at national, regional, and local levels with regards to climate change, or green urban infrastructure (roads and transportation, water, sanitation, drainage, solid waste, energy), and provide advisory on mainstreaming sustainability into Rwanda's green urbanization;
•Conduct economic or climate change related analysis and provide expertise in the inter-linkages of spatial, environmental and economic visions of Rwandan secondary cities, and the economic impact of green cities development and urban infrastructure projects;
•Provide strategic and technical input to prioritize key urban infrastructures in secondary cities and to formulate the National Roadmap and associated investment strategy from the perspective of green economy, climate change and/or economic development;
•Design and implement capacity building programs and knowledge sharing activities;
•Support partnerships with Rwandan and international stakeholders;
•Liaise with the HQ and different divisions within GGGI;
•Develop internal/external reporting materials and update a project budget file as required; and
•Perform other related duties including administrative support as required.


QUALIFICATIONS

•Advanced university degree in economics, climate change/sustainable development, urban/regional development, engineering or related fields, with a minimum of 3+ years of experience in total.
•Good understanding of the economic, social and/or environmental aspects relevant to green growth/climate change planning in a developing country context will be a must.
•Familiarity with feasibility study, public/private bankable project preparation, infrastructure planning and implementation will be a plus.
•Experience in working in (East) Africa and/or Rwanda and in an international setting preferred, and good knowledge on Rwanda's green growth and sustainable urban development will be a must.
•A track record of managing complex programs, involving capacity building and knowledge dissemination activities, and collaboration with multi-stakeholder partners especially private sector entities will be a plus.
•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is a must.
•Proficient written and spoken English is required.


HOW TO APPLY

•Interested candidates should apply to: Rwanda.73466.999@gggi.aplitrak.com
•Please indicate the position you are applying for: "GGGI-HR_15-106 – Economist"
•Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file)
•For more information on GGGI, please visit our website at www.gggi.org.

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