JOB DESCRIPTION

SENIOR ASSOCIATE: GGI PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Associate: GGI Portfolio Management supports the Deputy Director-General (DDG) in ensuring the effective delivery, monitoring, and compliance of the GGI portfolio. The role focuses on enforcing process adherence, monitoring program and project performance, and providing operational support across regional and country-level activities in line with GGGI’s corporate policies and standards. Key responsibilities include facilitating administrative processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements, consolidating and tracking program data, and supporting quality assurance and timely reporting. The role also plays a key part in enabling smooth coordination across the region and maintaining clear communication with both internal teams and external partners to support the successful implementation of GGGI programs.

PURPOSE

Monitor program implementation across regions, ensuring alignment with GGGI’s strategic goals, performance standards, and delivery timelines.
Consolidate and analyze program and project data to track progress, measure outcomes, and identify gaps or delays across the global portfolio.
Provide regular performance briefs, risk assessments, and strategic updates to senior leadership and internal stakeholders.
Communicate policy and process updates to regional and country teams; lead training or onboarding sessions to strengthen compliance and operational capacity.
Ensure full adherence to GGGI”s internal procedures, safeguards, and donor requirements across all operational and programmatic activities.
Support the review, update, and rollout of corporate strategies and frameworks, ensuring portfolio alignment with institutional goals.
Identify risks and systemic issues across the portfolio, and work with the DDG and relevant units to develop mitigation plans and solutions.
Contribute to the design and development of new programs and country operations, supporting proposal development and strategic alignment.
Promote cross-regional learning and collaboration by sharing best practices, tools, and lessons learned across teams.
Provide coordination and oversight to regional Portfolio Associates or similar roles, ensuring coherent portfolio management practices across GGGI.

ENGAGEMENT

Works closely with the Regional Director, Deputy Directors, and Country Representative to ensure effective program delivery
Collaborates with other units and divisions of GGGI to ensure integrated delivery as OneGGGI
Liaises with country teams and project managers to ensure compliance with GGGI processes and monitor project/program delivery progress and implementation of risk mitigation measures.
Supports engagement with stakeholders including government counterparts, embassies, donors and for corporate and international gatherings and events
Supports internal stakeholders through data consolidation, reporting, and training.

DELIVERY

Support the DDG and Regional Directors in assessing needs, setting priorities, and overseeing the effective delivery of GGGI’s global portfolio of programs and projects.
Coordinate inputs for donor reporting, stakeholder engagement, and resource mobilization efforts in collaboration with country teams and the Partnerships and Outreach Division.
Facilitate decision-making by preparing high-quality portfolio reports, presentations, and dashboards for internal reviews and donor meetings.
Provide rapid day to day operational consultation/support for any issues (project changes, approval process, budget management, etc.) arising from regional office team and country office operations by maintaining close communications with relevant teams
Provide administrative & operational support to Regional Director, deputy directors and to countries as necessary
Deliver training for country staff on GGGI systems and processes (budgeting, logframes, project changes, HR etc.) to build capacity of country offices
Contribute to GGI strategy review, further strategy development
Provide inputs to multi-country and regional programs

REQUIREMENTS QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor”s degree in relevant fields such as international development, international relations, environmental policy, natural resources management, economics, engineering, climate change, sustainable development or related field
Professional training in administrative and/or operational services is an asset.
Preferred 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar function preferable
Experience providing administrative support with an understanding of the structure and functioning of an international organization
Experience with gathering data and compiling reports
Strong competence in the use of standard software programs: Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
Experience in an international setting is an asset
Ability to work independently and taking initiatives in response to the organization and team”s demand
Excellent command of written and spoken English is required
Excellent command of written and spoken French, Spanish or Korean is an asset

FUNCTIONAL

Demonstrated experience in project and program monitoring, budgeting and delivery.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to maintain composure under pressure and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different backgrounds.
Demonstrates flexibility towards job requirements, and a willingness to do a variety of tasks as required
Experience in supporting country offices in program development and implementation.
Experience in event organization, outreach and communication.

CORPORATE

Understand and actively support 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, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.
Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
Be able to lead where needed and support the Country Representatives to make sound decisions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Senior Associate: GGI Portfolio Management is an X7 grade level in GGGI’s national salary scale. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate”s experience, academic background and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision. This is a national position and does not include relocation benefits.

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.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements