1. Preliminary

1.1. Short background:

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was founded on the belief that economic growthand environmental sustainability are not merely compatible objectives; their integration isessential for the future of humankind.GGGI grew out of the green growth experience of the Republic of Korea. GGGI aims toexperiencecreate an international platform for evidence based learning and policy innovation that helpsevidence-basedto illuminate practical opportunities for countrycountry-led and industry-led progress on the twinledimperatives of economic development and environmental sustainability.icGGGI is dedicated to pioneering and diffusing a new model of economic growth, known as"green growth," that simultaneously targets key aspects of economic performance, such aspoverty reduction, job creation and social inclusion, and those of environmental sustainability,ionsuch as mitigation of climate change and biodiversity loss and security of access to cleanenergy and water.GGGI is a new kind of international organization --- interdisciplinary, multi--stakeholder anddriven by emerging and developing countries. It has been to maximize the opportunity for“bottom up” (i.e., country- and business led) progress on climate change and otherbusiness-led)environmental challenges within core economic policy and business strategies.businessThe Institute is pursuing a three year institutional development plan, which includes buildingthe necessary management team, expertise and country and institutional partnerships torealize its ambitious vision.GGGI has been initially strstructured as a non-profit foundation, butprofitits aim is to convert into an international organization in accordance with an agreementtsamong its major partner governments in 2012.For more information on GGGI, seewww.gggi.orgSouth Korea being the founder, Denmark was the first major international donor to supportGGGI with a grant of 90 million DKK for the period 2011 2013. Recently, Australia has also2011-2013.decided to support the Institute.nstitute.

1.2. Purpose of memo:

This memo describes the main tasks involved in the position and the qualifications requestedesfrom candidates to the job.

1.3. Expected composition of the selection committee:

Applicants for the position will be selected for interview by the Danish embassy followingconsultation with representatives from GGGI, who will also be represented at the jobGGGI,interview. MercuriUrval will participate in the process of appointment by conducting

personality tests and test interviews with the selected candidates, as well as taking part inthe final interview. The final interview panel consists of a representative from the DanishEmbassy in Seoul, a representative from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs technicaldepartment, a representative from GGGI and the consultant from MercuriUrMercuriUrval A/S in chargeof the recruitment process.

2. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

GGGI is looking for a senior advisor with experience in development cooperationmanagement, donor reporting and consultation processes to advice on the design andimplementation of appropriate systems and procedures for GGGI’s collaboration withinternational partners and donors, and authorities in partner countries.Knowledge andrtnersKnowledgeexperience with aid delivery and dialogue on country level and multi donor reportingmulti-donorpractices and systems would be an advantageadvantage.The senior advisor will work closely with and give advice to ongoing and comingcomingGGGI’scountry programs. GGGI's country work consists of green growth plan (GGP) analysis anddesign, domestic capacity building, and public private partnership to support planpublic-privateimplementation. GGGI operates a tailored but consistent program for each country. During2010, GGGI launched work in its first three countries: Brazil, Ethiopia and Indonesia. Workwill continue in these countries during 2011 and begin in Kazakhstan, the United ArabtinueEmirates, and Cambodia (seewww.gggi.org).tes,The senior advisor will work with the international country program teams at GGGI to buildimportant aspects of the organization’s operational processes within the Country GreenGrowth Planning processand thereby strengthen sharing of information in the organizationandas well as management feed--back.Upon agreement with the Management Committee, the senior advisor should propose andimplement the necessary staff training in order to facilitate the development of theorganization’s capacity in these respects e.g. within programme management, reporting andrespects,ement,evaluationwithin the Country Green Growth Planning pwithinprocess

3. The Position

3.1. Title:

Senior Adviser – Country Programme Management, Reporting and EvaluationEvaluation.

3.2. Place of work:

The senior adviser will be stationed in the Global Green Growth Institute HeadquartersdviserHeadquartersinSeoul.The Senior Adviser will refer to the GGGI Management Committee headed by theniorExecutive Director

3.3. Terms of Employment:

A 2 year contract (secondment) will be offered. Attractive salary, allowances based on familystatus, pension allowance or full contribution to a pension scheme, and a broad insurancescheme. In addition, reimbursement of school fees, free housing, free moving of familybelongings to and from the posting, and a grant for relocation.

3.4. Special conditions of the function:

Frequent travel activities to international meeting and visit to country programs should beexpected.

3.5. Area of responsibility/tasks

of the Senior Adviser:Conduct internal interviews in GGGI to map current project and programmemanagement processes, collating existing project management tools and guidelines.Use these to identify gaps in the process of design, formulation, implementation andmonitoring & evaluation of country programmes and make recommendations for howluationproject impact can best be reported.Using external experience and knowledge, advise on the make up and remit of theexperiencesDonor Consultation Group. Produce a practical timeline for its formal crecreation andsubsequent meetings / tasks.Using external experience and knowledge, advise on a possible Program MonitoringReview Unit and Independent Evaluation Team. Produce a clearly defined role, remitand suggested composition for proposed groups.In consultation with relevant staff members, produce a formal document outliningplanning, tendering, contracting, monitoring, reporting and evaluation processes,(including relevant template documents) aimed at improving effectiveness, efficiencyand accountability of country programmes in line with accepted internationaltabilitystandards.Organise and implement appropriate roll out tools and staff training for agreedprocesses and advise on how to embed approach into GGGI working practices andculture and monitor its application going forwards.rConsider and address GGGI’s identification and assessment of crosscross-cutting issues(gender, human rights, anti corruption, etc). Produce recommendations around atanti-corruption,what stage in the project cycle and through what means GGGI should conduct anGGGIassessment of cross-cutting issues. Oversee the dissemination of the agreedcuttingapproach to relevant staff members.

4. Demand Profile/qualifications

4.1. Requirements and expectations concerning the candidate’s formal qualifications

qualifications:

Relevant post-graduate degree preferably in more than 15 yearsgraduateExtensive experience with development cooperation and project management.onSignificant knowledge of donor practices and expectations regarding reportingignificantand consultation.Solid experience working with international development assistancewithininternationalIt is an advantage with experience working with private sector, climate changeexperiencesissues and aspects of green growth development.Fluent in English.

4.2. Requirements and expectations concerning the personal qualities of the

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candidates:

High flexibility, open for new ideas and challenges and enterprisingAbility to work and communicate in a multi-cultural environmentculturalGood capacity to deal with complex and open-ended processesended processes,Strong skills in inter cultural communication, coaching and learninginter-cultural

5. Recruitment procedures

5.1. How do you apply

Information about the

mandatory

application procedure can be found at:www.danidajob.dkwww.danidajob.dk.Reference number

DK-xxxshould

be stated in the application.should

5.2. Deadline for applications

xxx 2012 at 9:00 (CET)

applications:

5.3. Preliminary Interviews and Personal Evaluation

Week x (xx-xxMarch 2012).

Evaluation:

MarchMercuriUrval will conduct a personal evaluation of selected candidates.

5.4. Language test:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided that all candidates called in:for interview - except for those to whom the relevant language is mother tongue - shall belanguage tested in Denmark in the working languages of the duty station (English).

Job Profile

Senior Advisor

Country Programme Management, Reporting and Evaluation

Global Green Growth Institute, Seoul

Reference No.: DK-