Global Green Growth Institute

Position Title/Short Description

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Roles
• Principal Economist leads a research project focusing on developing and publishing:
o A methodology for evaluating developing countries’ performance of green growth
o A series of country rankings based on the methodology
o Reports analyzing the results of the rankings focused on success criteria of the leading performers.
• Principal Economist reports to the Director of Knowledge Services Department

Responsibilities
• Lead research projects on Green Growth Index. Some of the duties include, but are not limited to:
o developing and managing project plans
o determining appropriate approach/methodologies
o coordinating the work of other staff members
o analyzing data and information
o assessing results and drawing conclusions
o preparing and presenting results to internal/external stakeholders and
o publishing policy and research reports.
• Establish quality assurance mechanisms and an oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, data-driven and analytical research publications that continually examine the key opportunities, challenges and risks involved in pursuing green growth.
• Advise the Director of Knowledge Services on opportunities, strategy, direction and plans of action to advance and promote GGGI’s mission and objectives.
• Prepare and implement annual work plans in line with GGGI’s strategic plan together with the Director of Knowledge Services and other KSD staff
• Prepare and execute outreach activities of the Green Growth Index
• Engage with GGGI’s Green Growth Planning & Implementation (GGP&I) country teams to facilitate knowledge exchange between country programs and KSD
• Collaborate with KSD sectoral/thematic experts (focusing on energy, green cities, land use, and water) to create synergies in knowledge creation and dissemination
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Knowledge Services

Technical Competencies

• Strong technical background in economics, quantitative analysis, green growth-related sectors or themes
• Proven experience in green growth-related knowledge development, management, and sharing
• Ability to understand and promote the application of state-of-the-art technical analysis and research on relevant development topics
• Ability to concisely yet effectively communicate and coordinate with GGGI country teams, government partners, and international stakeholders on knowledge generation and sharing
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Experience in analytical research in the areas of indicators and indices and its applications in the field of green growth is a plus

Behavioral Competencies

• Proven management and coordination skills and ability to deliver high quality work
• High degree of professional integrity and the ability to foster non-hierarchical professional relationships
• Ability to effectively communicate, listen to others, and create and promote an environment for open communication
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and handle complex multi-stakeholder relationships to achieve organizational goals
• Ability to work effectively with teams with a high degree of cultural and professional diversity

Qualifications

• The successful individual will have a strong analytical background and ideally hold a post-graduate degree in a relevant subject from a leading academic institution.
• An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) in economics, climate change, engineering, business/finance or other development related fields in green growth and environment. Higher degree (e.g. PhD) is a plus
• At least ten years of professional experience in one or some of the relevant fields: public policy analysis, energy and environmental economics, development aid and international cooperation, green growth and sustainability related strategy and practice development.
• Multi-cultural literacy and easily adaptable
• Strong oral and written English is essential; knowledge of other relevant languages is an asset