Green Buildings and Industry

During this tenure, the staff will report to the Assistant Director-General (ADG) and the Head of the Investment and Policy Solutions Division (IPSD). S/he will work closely with country teams and member and partner countries, to provide specialist advice, conduct PIN reviews and ensure quality. While leading the development of Green Buildings and Green Industry flagship programs and projects, offer technical guidance, engage in knowledge sharing, and conduct analytical work under a One GGGI approach.

DELIVERY

• Provide technical guidance within the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice, influencing GGGI’s work and synthesizing technical advice to GGGI staff and countries.
• Lead and advance Global Programs to support cross-cutting or early-stage activities coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IOT) technologies within the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice.
• Lead the implementation of existing or upcoming GBI projects where AI or digital solutions might be relevant.
• Initiate and manage urban green building and industry projects, emphasizing collaboration with country team project managers, and explore GGGI flagship projects.
• Monitor and advise project teams on implementing these flagship projects, ensuring these are reaching the finish line and complete successfully with the necessary funding.
• Assist in securing targeted funding for global programs within the community of practice.
• Lead and contribute to within the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice by participating in reviews and the PIN process.
• Undertake and lead analytical work, including preparing technical reports, guidelines, and policy briefs.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing across the organization through workshops, webinars, and other educational formats.
• Promote the visibility of the Programmatic Solution Community of Practice both internally and externally.
• Tailor GGGI’s service offers to meet the needs of members or partner countries.
• Identify new opportunities and guide GGGI country teams on potential programs by adapting GGGI project cycle procedures to new projects.
• Support the ADG and Head of IPSD in developing new global flagship programs and projects.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree) in Environmental Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Urban Management/Policy, Urban Economics, Building Sciences, Architecture, or a related field.
• Proven experience in urban and industrial planning, renewable energy, energy efficiency, and microgrid technology, particularly in developing countries across Asia, Africa, and/or Latin America.
• At least nine years of professional experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, urban policy/planning, microgrid technology, or related fields. This includes expertise in areas such as urban energy efficiency, AI technology, district heating, low-carbon industries and buildings, green building and industry certification, microgrid energy networks, urban waste-to-energy, and energy efficiency business models and finance.
• Experience in launching initiatives related to urban and industrial energy efficiency including energy efficiency, urban and industrial policy analysis, microgrid technology development and multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Minimum 2 years of international experience (living or working outside of home country). Candidates who do not fulfill this requirement may be considered for a national position.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with the energy systems of multiple GGGI member countries.
• Comprehensive understanding of urban energy challenges in developing context, and GGGI initiatives including as well as current initiatives and innovations, including those resulting from international agreements (e.g. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, The New Urban Agenda and Paris Agreement).

FUNCTIONAL

• Proven skills to effectively manage stakeholder relationships, ensure team collaboration, and engage senior government and non-government officials in a multicultural environment.
• Ensure timely and quality-based delivery of required outputs.
• Extensive professional network in the fields of urban and industrial energy and resilience is an asset.
• Experience of working at or with multi-lateral development banks and/or development finance institutes is beneficial.
• Excellent written and oral communication, and strong presentation, and
• Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another relevant language is an advantage.

Source: https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/lead-green-buildings-and-industry-community-of-practice-readvertised-556912.html