<h2>INTRODUCTION</h2>GGGI is an intergovernmental organization based in Seoul that supports countries in advancing green growth, economic development that is low-carbon, climate-resilient, and socially inclusive. Under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 framework, GGGI helps countries participate in international carbon markets in alignment with their national climate strategies.&nbsp;To learn more please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gggi.org/about/">about GGGI</a> web page.&nbsp;The Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF), launched in October 2024, is one of the primary mechanisms through which GGGI supports its member and partner countries engage in Article 6 carbon trading. The CTF is a collection of single and multi-donor funds that cover the full spectrum of Article 6 cooperation – from readiness to transactions of internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs). The “Readiness Facility” is a program of readiness technical assistance and capacity building support aiming at four key strategic outcomes: (1) Awareness raising and capacity building; (2) Article 6 governance framework development; (3) Mitigation activity origination; and (4) Multi-directional knowledge exchange.GGGI will implement Phase 2 of the Integrated Assessment for Article 6 (IAA6), a European Union (EC DG-CLIMA)-funded initiative that deploys an integrated analytical and policy-support approach to help countries make evidence-based, strategic decisions on their participation in Article 6 markets using an innovative new economic and policy modelling approach. The project combines institutional assessment, policy analysis, and scenario-based modeling to support the development of robust Article 6 strategies, while generating knowledge products and guidance for wider uptake. During Phase 2, the approach will be piloted in 2 new countries (to be determined), integrating lessons learned from Phase 1, and substantial dissemination of results is planned. &nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>APPLY TO THIS ROLE IF YOU WANT TO:</h2><ul><li>Work at the frontier of host-country strategic decision-making on Article 6 and international carbon market engagement</li><li>Directly support government decision-making in multiple countries</li><li>Engage with leading market actors and technical experts</li><li>Shape real policy frameworks, not just analysis</li><li>Be part of a growing global platform linking readiness to results</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>POSITION SUMMARY</h2>This is a high-impact, delivery focused role at the intersection of climate policy, economics and carbon finance. The Carbon Finance Senior Officer will lead the implementation of the IAA6 Phase 2 project across multiple countries, coordinate leading technical experts, and translate complex analytical outputs into practical policy decisions while managing a EUR 1.5 million budget.The role combine project leadership, technical coordination, and strategic engagement. The selected candidate will not be expected to build models on their own, but must be able to interrogate, interpret, and translate them into actionable Article 6 strategies. This position is ideal for candidates that are strong in either technical analysis or project delivery, and can demonstrate the ability to operate and grow across both dimensions.The Senior Officer will report to the Deputy Director and Head of Readiness within GGGI’s Carbon Finance Department. They will also play a central role in ensuring coherence between IAA6 and GGGI’s broader Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF) Readiness Facility, including explicit coordination with the Strategic Hub for Article 6 Readiness Exchange (SHARE) and supporting complementary readiness initiatives, particularly in the development of Article 6 engagement strategies and strategic measures to manage risk and maximize benefits.&nbsp;<h2>PURPOSE</h2><ul><li>Lead the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the IAA6 Phase 2 project in line with approved scope, budget, and timelines.</li><li>Manage the full project cycle, including work planning, budget execution (approximately EUR 1.5 million), consultant procurement and management, risk management, quality assurance and reporting in accordance with GGGI’s Project Cycle Management guidelines and donor requirements.</li><li>Lead the delivery of integrated Article 6 assessments, scenario-based modeling exercises, and policy-oriented outputs, ensuring that technical analysis is translated into clear, decision-relevant recommendations for governments.</li><li>Lead the refinement and deployment of the IAA6 approach and associated tools, working in close partnership with modeling partners, internal technical experts, and country counterparts to ensure a technically robust approach that can be feasibly implemented in potential host countries.</li><li>Ensure strong integration of IAA6 activities and outputs with the CTF Readiness Facility, SHARE and other initiatives as relevant, contributing to broader knowledge generation, dissemination, and learning.</li><li>Promote adaptive management, continuous learning, and capture of lessons learned to strengthen both project delivery and future readiness programming.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>ENGAGEMENT</h2><ul><li>Working under the direct supervision of the Head of Readiness to coordinate strategic alignment, risk management, and donor engagement.</li><li>Serving as a primary working-level focal point for the IAA6 project with the DG-CLIMA’s designated focal point, including regular participation in EU coordination and technical meetings.</li><li>Managing relationships with external consultants, modeling teams, and technical experts, ensuring timely delivery and quality control of outputs.</li><li>Collaborating with internal GGGI teams across headquarters and country offices, including CFD technical experts, sector specialists, and communications and knowledge management staff.</li><li>Coordinating with government counterparts in pilot and non-pilot countries, supporting whole-of-government engagement on Article 6 strategy development.</li><li>Supporting, as needed, knowledge exchange activities, workshops, and events under IAA6 and the broader CTF Readiness Facility, representing the project in regional or global fora on an occasional basis.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>DELIVERY</h2><ul><li>Leading detailed work planning and budget management for the IAA6 project, including tracking expenditures, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with donor and GGGI requirements.</li><li>Drafting terms of reference for consultants and firms, leading procurement processes, and managing consultant performance and deliverables.</li><li>Leading the design and delivery of IAA6 capacity development activities, integrated assessments, and deployment roadmaps in pilot countries.</li><li>Overseeing the synthesis of institutional assessments, modeling results, and policy analysis into coherent, policy-facing outputs such as Article 6 strategy inputs, roadmaps, and guidance materials.</li><li>Ensuring quality assurance across all technical and policy outputs, with a focus on relevance, clarity, and practical usability for decision-makers.</li><li>Supporting the development of knowledge products and dissemination activities in coordination with SHARE, including guidance notes, training materials, and lessons learned from country deployments.</li><li>Identifying risks and implementation bottlenecks and proactively proposing adjustments in coordination with the Readiness Facility Manager.</li><li>Preparing narrative and financial reports for the donor and internal management, and contributing to broader reporting across the CTF Readiness Facility as required.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>REQUIREMENTS</h2><h2>QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in economics, environmental/ climate economics/ policy, international development, climate policy, environmental studies, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in project management and technical assistance delivery in international development, climate finance, or carbon markets.</li><li>Minimum of two years living and working outside of home country.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working on climate policy, carbon markets, or Article 6–related initiatives, with a strong understanding of NDCs, LT-LEDS, and national climate governance.</li><li>Solid understanding of Article 6 policy frameworks and host-country decision-making considerations.</li><li>Experience working as a coordinator or manager in a multi-country or global projects, including consultant coordination, budget management, and donor reporting.</li><li>Experience developing, employing or otherwise applying integrated assessment models for the purpose of climate change and/or sustainable development planning, and/or experience with other types of planning models (such as energy system optimization models, CGE models, MACC, etc.) a strong plus.</li><li>Experience managing or working as a part of European Commission projects a plus.</li><li>Working knowledge of French and/ or Spanish is a plus.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES</h2><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to draft high-quality policy and technical documents.</li><li>Strong project management and coordination skills, including experience working with governments, development partners, and technical experts.</li><li>Ability to interpret technical analysis and modeling outputs and translate them into policy- insights.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES</h2><ul><li>Ability to manage consultants and coordinate delivery across multiple teams without direct line management authority.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a time-sensitive environment.</li><li>Solutions-oriented mindset, with a proactive and adaptive approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Commitment to collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>CORPORATE</h2><ul><li>Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values.</li><li>Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.</li><li>Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.</li><li>Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.</li><li>Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.</li><li>Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the Carbon Finance Department.</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>WORKING CONDITIONS</h2>The Senior Officer is a G9 grade level in GGGI's international salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGI’s website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. The appointment is for 24 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.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 commitments and personal and family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations that can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gggi.org/policy-documents/">https://gggi.org/policy-documents/</a>.<img src="https://careers.gggi.org/incl/images/db/5514-2645.jpg" alt="Values logo" title="Values logo" width="800" height="95" style="box-sizing: border-box; border: 0px; vertical-align: middle; object-fit: cover;">&nbsp;Child protection&nbsp;– 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.

<h2 style="text-align: left;">WHO WE ARE</h2>Global Green Growth Institute — GGGI (글로벌녹색성장기구) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization. It is dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies.

Carbon Finance Senior Officer

<h2>INTRODUCTION</h2>GGGI is an intergovernmental organization based in Seoul that supports countries in advancing green growth, economic development that is low-carbon, climate-resilient, and socially inclusive. Under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6 framework, GGGI helps countries participate in international carbon markets in alignment with their national climate strategies. To learn more please visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gggi.org/about/">about GGGI</a> web page. The Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF), launched in October 2024, is one of the primary mechanisms through which GGGI supports its member and partner countries engage in Article 6 carbon trading. The CTF is a collection of single and multi-donor funds that cover the full spectrum of Article 6 cooperation – from readiness to transactions of internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs). The “Readiness Facility” is a program of readiness technical assistance and capacity building support aiming at four key strategic outcomes: (1) Awareness raising and capacity building; (2) Article 6 governance framework development; (3) Mitigation activity origination; and (4) Multi-directional knowledge exchange.GGGI will implement Phase 2 of the Integrated Assessment for Article 6 (IAA6), a European Union (EC DG-CLIMA)-funded initiative that deploys an integrated analytical and policy-support approach to help countries make evidence-based, strategic decisions on their participation in Article 6 markets using an innovative new economic and policy modelling approach. The project combines institutional assessment, policy analysis, and scenario-based modeling to support the development of robust Article 6 strategies, while generating knowledge products and guidance for wider uptake. During Phase 2, the approach will be piloted in 2 new countries (to be determined), integrating lessons learned from Phase 1, and substantial dissemination of results is planned.   <h2>APPLY TO THIS ROLE IF YOU WANT TO:</h2><ul><li>Work at the frontier of host-country strategic decision-making on Article 6 and international carbon market engagement</li><li>Directly support government decision-making in multiple countries</li><li>Engage with leading market actors and technical experts</li><li>Shape real policy frameworks, not just analysis</li><li>Be part of a growing global platform linking readiness to results</li></ul> <h2>POSITION SUMMARY</h2>This is a high-impact, delivery focused role at the intersection of climate policy, economics and carbon finance. The Carbon Finance Senior Officer will lead the implementation of the IAA6 Phase 2 project across multiple countries, coordinate leading technical experts, and translate complex analytical outputs into practical policy decisions while managing a EUR 1.5 million budget.The role combine project leadership, technical coordination, and strategic engagement. The selected candidate will not be expected to build models on their own, but must be able to interrogate, interpret, and translate them into actionable Article 6 strategies. This position is ideal for candidates that are strong in either technical analysis or project delivery, and can demonstrate the ability to operate and grow across both dimensions.The Senior Officer will report to the Deputy Director and Head of Readiness within GGGI’s Carbon Finance Department. They will also play a central role in ensuring coherence between IAA6 and GGGI’s broader Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF) Readiness Facility, including explicit coordination with the Strategic Hub for Article 6 Readiness Exchange (SHARE) and supporting complementary readiness initiatives, particularly in the development of Article 6 engagement strategies and strategic measures to manage risk and maximize benefits. <h2>PURPOSE</h2><ul><li>Lead the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the IAA6 Phase 2 project in line with approved scope, budget, and timelines.</li><li>Manage the full project cycle, including work planning, budget execution (approximately EUR 1.5 million), consultant procurement and management, risk management, quality assurance and reporting in accordance with GGGI’s Project Cycle Management guidelines and donor requirements.</li><li>Lead the delivery of integrated Article 6 assessments, scenario-based modeling exercises, and policy-oriented outputs, ensuring that technical analysis is translated into clear, decision-relevant recommendations for governments.</li><li>Lead the refinement and deployment of the IAA6 approach and associated tools, working in close partnership with modeling partners, internal technical experts, and country counterparts to ensure a technically robust approach that can be feasibly implemented in potential host countries.</li><li>Ensure strong integration of IAA6 activities and outputs with the CTF Readiness Facility, SHARE and other initiatives as relevant, contributing to broader knowledge generation, dissemination, and learning.</li><li>Promote adaptive management, continuous learning, and capture of lessons learned to strengthen both project delivery and future readiness programming.</li></ul> <h2>ENGAGEMENT</h2><ul><li>Working under the direct supervision of the Head of Readiness to coordinate strategic alignment, risk management, and donor engagement.</li><li>Serving as a primary working-level focal point for the IAA6 project with the DG-CLIMA’s designated focal point, including regular participation in EU coordination and technical meetings.</li><li>Managing relationships with external consultants, modeling teams, and technical experts, ensuring timely delivery and quality control of outputs.</li><li>Collaborating with internal GGGI teams across headquarters and country offices, including CFD technical experts, sector specialists, and communications and knowledge management staff.</li><li>Coordinating with government counterparts in pilot and non-pilot countries, supporting whole-of-government engagement on Article 6 strategy development.</li><li>Supporting, as needed, knowledge exchange activities, workshops, and events under IAA6 and the broader CTF Readiness Facility, representing the project in regional or global fora on an occasional basis.</li></ul> <h2>DELIVERY</h2><ul><li>Leading detailed work planning and budget management for the IAA6 project, including tracking expenditures, managing contracts, and ensuring compliance with donor and GGGI requirements.</li><li>Drafting terms of reference for consultants and firms, leading procurement processes, and managing consultant performance and deliverables.</li><li>Leading the design and delivery of IAA6 capacity development activities, integrated assessments, and deployment roadmaps in pilot countries.</li><li>Overseeing the synthesis of institutional assessments, modeling results, and policy analysis into coherent, policy-facing outputs such as Article 6 strategy inputs, roadmaps, and guidance materials.</li><li>Ensuring quality assurance across all technical and policy outputs, with a focus on relevance, clarity, and practical usability for decision-makers.</li><li>Supporting the development of knowledge products and dissemination activities in coordination with SHARE, including guidance notes, training materials, and lessons learned from country deployments.</li><li>Identifying risks and implementation bottlenecks and proactively proposing adjustments in coordination with the Readiness Facility Manager.</li><li>Preparing narrative and financial reports for the donor and internal management, and contributing to broader reporting across the CTF Readiness Facility as required.</li></ul> <h2>REQUIREMENTS</h2><h2>QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Master’s degree in economics, environmental/ climate economics/ policy, international development, climate policy, environmental studies, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in project management and technical assistance delivery in international development, climate finance, or carbon markets.</li><li>Minimum of two years living and working outside of home country.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working on climate policy, carbon markets, or Article 6–related initiatives, with a strong understanding of NDCs, LT-LEDS, and national climate governance.</li><li>Solid understanding of Article 6 policy frameworks and host-country decision-making considerations.</li><li>Experience working as a coordinator or manager in a multi-country or global projects, including consultant coordination, budget management, and donor reporting.</li><li>Experience developing, employing or otherwise applying integrated assessment models for the purpose of climate change and/or sustainable development planning, and/or experience with other types of planning models (such as energy system optimization models, CGE models, MACC, etc.) a strong plus.</li><li>Experience managing or working as a part of European Commission projects a plus.</li><li>Working knowledge of French and/ or Spanish is a plus.</li></ul> <h2>FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES</h2><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to draft high-quality policy and technical documents.</li><li>Strong project management and coordination skills, including experience working with governments, development partners, and technical experts.</li><li>Ability to interpret technical analysis and modeling outputs and translate them into policy- insights.</li></ul> <h2>MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES</h2><ul><li>Ability to manage consultants and coordinate delivery across multiple teams without direct line management authority.</li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a time-sensitive environment.</li><li>Solutions-oriented mindset, with a proactive and adaptive approach to problem-solving.</li><li>Commitment to collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.</li></ul> <h2>CORPORATE</h2><ul><li>Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision and values.</li><li>Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.</li><li>Excel at problem solving, ask questions and seek support when needed, share easily information and knowledge with others both internally as externally.</li><li>Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.</li><li>Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.</li><li>Be able to lead and manage a project independently, while knowing when to seek advice and liaise closely with the Carbon Finance Department.</li></ul><h2> </h2><h2>WORKING CONDITIONS</h2>The Senior Officer is a G9 grade level in GGGI's international salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGI’s website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. The appointment is for 24 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability.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 commitments and personal and family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations that can be found here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://gggi.org/policy-documents/">https://gggi.org/policy-documents/</a>. 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.

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