Analyst - Policy, Capacity Development and Knowledge
Context
GGGI Zambia is hosted at the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment (MGEE) which is mandated to promote the effective and sustainable use of the environment while facilitating support in implementing adaptation and mitigation activities that address the urgent effects of climate change in the country. GGGI is the implementing partner for the four-year, EU-funded โEnhancing Zambiaโs Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Implementation (EZ-NDC)โ project which aims to advance Zambiaโs climate-resilient transition towards green growth and a decarbonized, environmentally friendly and inclusive economy.
The project objectives are to support improved implementation, quality and effectiveness of Zambiaโs climate change agenda and improving the accountability and efficiency of Zambiaโs integrated Monitoring, Reporting and Verification system (iMRV) at national and sub-national levels. The project aims to achieve this by strengthening the capacity of the lead Ministry to coordinate and mainstream climate change and NDC related policies, build opportunities to improve strategic communication and awareness on NDC implementation including broader participation in climate action by civil society, academia, women and youth. The project will also support the operationalization of an Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)-compliant national iMRV system and enhance the capacities to collect, process and report on climate change and NDC-related national and sub-national data.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Analyst for Policy, Capacity Development and Knowledge (Analyst for PCDK) will support the implementation of the project โEnhancing Zambiaโs Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Implementation (EZ-NDC)โ which aims to directly enhance Zambia transition to a climate-resilient, socially inclusive and green economy. The Analyst for PCDK supported by the GGGI Country Lead and the Project Manager will support policy development and backstopping, undertake research and analysis and provide recommendations to government counterparts through identifying needs, assessing existing capabilities, and developing strategies for capacity building. The Analyst for PCDK will lead the design and delivery of the capacity-building programmes and work together with the technical leads to develop inclusive, interactive and effective learning materials. They will also lead the facilitation of south-south knowledge exchange opportunities for key stakeholders as well as raise awareness within civil society. The Analyst for PCDK will work closely with the Green Growth Senior Associate and the Project Manager to ensure strong project delivery. This is a full-time position reporting to the Project Manager, and will be based in Lusaka, Zambia at the GGGI offices at the MGEE.
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.
PURPOSE
Conduct a needs assessment among the MDAs and develop analyses to support knowledge enhancement. Develop and deliver a capacity building programme for prioritised positions in Ministries, Departments and Authorities (MDAs) and climate change governance structures. Increase and strengthen engagement of civil society, academia, women and the youth on climate change related dialogues. Develop deliver a capacity-building programme to support the operationalisation an ETF-compliant national iMRV system. Promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement through knowledge dissemination across stakeholders. Monitor budget and other programme implementation metrics to support assessment of performance of the capacity building programme.
ENGAGEMENT
Collaborate with other units and divisions of GGGI to ensure integrated delivery as One GGGI. Work closely with other project team members including consultants, coordinate and support policy development activities and provide backstopping for the project,undertake research and other analysis work and provide recommendations to key government counterparts. Build a strong collaborative working relationship with project team members to support capacity building and knowledge sharing activities and ensure their smooth implementation. Support the creation and preparation of presentations and learning materials to raise awareness and build capacity on climate action among relevant stakeholders. Facilitate engagement with civil society, academia, government institutions and private sector as part of the development of the capacity-building programme. Surveys national counterparts to support assessment of capacity building programme.
DELIVERY
Conduct a Capacity Needs Assessment and develop a Capacity Development Plan for the relevant stakeholders. Design capacity building programmes and lead the development of inclusive, interactive and effective learning materials Implement the capacity development plan and evaluate impacts of capacity development activities. Deliver multiple capacity building workshops, high-level multi-stakeholder dialogues as part of the capacity building and knowledge sharing programmes. Coordinate the development, review and updating of knowledge products and training modules and materials and suggest improvements and updates. Design, develop and implement a knowledge sharing plan for relevant stakeholders. Leverage best practices from the region by engaging with experts, knowledge management and facilitating south-south capacity building. Provide benchmarking cases and mentoring services to stakeholders via consulting and post-learning monitoring session. Conduct post-learning monitoring sessions and summarize project experiences and lessons learned. Assess performance issues and work with national counterparts to build common understanding and coordination on application of the knowledge at the field level.
REQUIREMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelorโs degree in education, social anthropology, economics, sustainable development, knowledge management, climate change or related fields is required. Preferred minimum of 6~8 yearsโ work experience in policy development, and knowledge management, institutional capacity development, training and/or curriculum development in the areas of climate change / environmental policy, engineering, or a related field. Experience in the use of multi-media tools: video/audio/graphic design/power point/lecture; Experience in integration of diverse teaching/communication channels to reach different audiences: television, radio, lecture, booklet, android messenger/apps Experience in development of socially-inclusive capacity building and awareness raising activities targeting women, men, and youth desirable Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory. Good reporting and information management skills. Familiarity in working with international stakeholders and government agencies in Zambia is a strong asset.FUNCTIONAL
A strong track record in undertaking research, analyzing country trends and drawing lessons learned A solid understanding of the Climate Action in Zambia Experience in communication, advocacy and training Familiarity with coordination for the development and operations of an integrated knowledge and learning hub. Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions. Good team player who can work as a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team member, motivate and lead group efforts and network effectively.CORPORATE
Understand and actively support GGGIโs 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Analyst position is an X8 grade level in GGGIโs 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. This is a national position and does not include relocation benefits.
GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.
Child protection โ GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGIโs Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.