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INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization supporting its Member and Partner States to achieve environmentally sustainable, socially inclusive and economically resilient growth. In partnership with the European Commission, GGGI is preparing the Global Gateway Climate Investment Facility, a EUR 10 million technical assistance action planned for 2026–2030. Through an integrated Policy–Project–Finance model, the Facility will help partner countries translate Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) into investment-ready opportunities and financed implementation pathways. It aims to support at least 15 partner countries, with an upper target of 20, and mobilize at least EUR 1 billion in investment, including EUR 750 million in private capital and EUR 500 million involving European stakeholders.

Hiring and appointment to this position are conditional upon signature of the Contribution Agreement between GGGI and the European Commission. The anticipated starting date is December 2026, subject to signature and entry into force of the agreement, confirmation of the approved staffing structure and budget, and completion of GGGI recruitment procedures. This Job Description does not constitute an employment commitment.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Associate will support Facility monitoring, results reporting, evidence management and learning as a member of the Project Support Unit (PSU), reporting to the Facility Manager. Working with the Project Management Unit (PMU), Project Technical Unit (PTU) and country teams, the Associate will maintain the results framework, coordinate reporting inputs and prepare analysis and narrative reports for review. The role will support reliable measurement of policy, project preparation, financing and partnership results, including investment attribution and verification.

PURPOSE

• Support implementation of the Facility’s MEL Plan and alignment of approved Project Information Notes (PINs) with the logical framework and GGGI’s Corporate Results Framework.
• Maintain reliable results data and supporting evidence to enable donor accountability, management decisions and learning.
• Support application of investment-mobilization recognition, attribution and verification requirements, distinguishing pipeline potential, advanced investments and verified capital mobilized.

ENGAGEMENT

• Coordinate with the Facility Manager, Portfolio Coordinator, technical specialists and country teams to collect results information and resolve data gaps.
• Liaise with GGGI’s Strategy and Results and evaluation functions on indicator definitions, methodologies, GGGI Online workflows and reviews.
• Work with the Finance and Procurement Associate to reconcile narrative and financial reporting inputs and with outreach staff to ensure public results claims use validated information.
• Support routine monitoring and reporting exchanges with the European Commission and partners under the Facility Manager’s direction; coordinate evidence requests for Steering Committee review.

DELIVERY

• Help prepare and update the inception MEL Plan, indicator reference sheets, baselines, targets, data sources, collection responsibilities and reporting calendar.
• Maintain PIN-level and portfolio monitoring tools and coordinate monthly progress updates and quarterly management reporting, flagging delays, risks and corrective actions for management review.
• Check data completeness, consistency and compliance with approved definitions; maintain an organized evidence repository and follow up on missing or inadequate documentation.
• Track investment milestones and supporting financial commitments; document the Facility’s contribution, additionality, causality and materiality in consultation with technical teams.
• Record public and private capital and European stakeholder involvement; identify duplication across interventions and partners and distinguish structured opportunity values from mobilized investment.
• Prepare annual investment evidence and attribution files for internal review and Facility Steering Committee verification; aggregate only results verified through the agreed process against mobilization targets.
• Consolidate donor narrative reports and management updates against the logical framework, work plans and PINs for the Facility Manager’s review and approval.
• Maintain accurate project and results records in GGGI Online and support annual corporate results validation, evaluations and reviews with data and documentation.
• Document lessons learned, stakeholder feedback and implementation practices and support learning sessions and knowledge products.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, public policy, statistics, environmental studies or a related field.
• Preferably at least three years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, results management, project reporting or data analysis.
• Experience maintaining results frameworks, collecting and checking quantitative and qualitative data, and preparing reports for development programs.
• Experience with multi-country or donor-funded programs is desirable; familiarity with climate investment, sustainable finance or investment-results measurement is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel and data-management tools; experience with dashboards and online project-management systems is desirable.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Additional languages relevant to Facility countries are an advantage.

FUNCTIONAL

• Strong analytical skills and ability to turn technical inputs into clear, evidence-based reporting.
• Attention to detail in checking indicator calculations, source documents and consistency of claims.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contributors and reporting deadlines and flag issues promptly.
• Understanding of results chains, contribution and attribution, data quality and learning methods.

CORPORATE

• Demonstrates GGGI’s values of Integrity, Excellence and Sustainability and actively supports its mission.
• Maintains accountability, confidentiality and transparency and uses public resources responsibly.
• Works respectfully and constructively with colleagues and partners across cultures, functions and time zones.
• Shares information, supports colleagues and contributes to continuous improvement and organizational learning.