Readiness Programme Senior Assistant

PURPOSE

• Coordinate the collection of documents from key partners, and other nominated and accredited entities and prepare minutes of the meetings
• Support in data collection , coordinate and organize workshops and trainings for keys  partners including disseminate training materials and requesting for feedback, and conducting pre- and post-training survey and documenting the results.
• Provide administrative, finance, logistical support to including engaging translators, service providers throughout project implementation.

ENGAGEMENT

• Maintain day to day relationship with national counterparts , key stakeholders and private sectors
• Apply skills to acquire relevant information / knowledge from a variety of often difficult to access sources, in support of the delivery of a good quality output;
• Acquire information / knowledge by participating in the assessment of program needs and resources to assist in program design, development and implementation.

DELIVERY

• Understand the cycle of climate finance mechanisms and windows and organize the work to ensure that deliverables are provided in a timely manner to support subsequent work;
• Evaluate delivery issues and work with national counterparts to establish common understanding and coordination on project activities to ensure achievement of objectives against established timelines.
• Carry out data collection and analysis to build and maintain a country specific knowledge base on green investments and climate finance.
• Develop reports on the results of program activities in green investments and climate finance and facilitate internal and external communications.
• Capture lessons learned in resource mobilization to support refinement / improvement of existing policies and procedures.
• Organize program activities including policy consultation and validation meetings and workshops, capacity building programs based on annual / biannual work programs and budget plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bacherlor’s  Degree or equivalent in Finance, Environment Studies, International Development/Affairs, Public Policy, Economics, Urban Management/ Planning, Project Management. Master’s Degree is an advantage.
• Preferably 3 years of program experience in the development arena of cote d'ivoire. She/he is expected to be technically competent in at least two of the sectors (e.g. energy, transport, forestry, agriculture, water and food security, adaptation, land use and health).
• Experience superintending planning and budgeting functions in institutions that have an environmental services focus is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal English and French communication skills is a must.

FUNCTIONAL

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong and matured interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to tasks given.
• Experience coordinating successful functions and events (workshops, meetings, etc.) that are smoothly run and well-facilitated.
• Good level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), 
• Exceptionally organized with excellent prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
• Promote the optimum use of public resources
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Process and share information easily.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, builds rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
• Be able to lead where needed and provide solutions to project-level challenge.

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.