Carbon and Biodiversity Market Senior Associate
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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.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
GGGI operates in over 40 countries to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals and the Nationally Determined Contributions to the Paris Agreement. GGGIโs Carbon Finance Department is a global leader in Article 6 technical assistance, supporting countries since 2019 to access international carbon markets and help establish a credible global carbon price aligned with the Paris Agreement. In 2024, GGGI launched the Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF) to scale up Article 6 cooperation through a combination of country-level readiness support and dedicated Carbon Funds that mobilize carbon finance via ITMO transactions.
The Paris Agreement provides a comprehensive framework for signatory Parties to reach an ambitious commitment to limit the increase in global average temperature to well below 2ยฐC, and to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5ยฐC in a cooperative manner. This framework covers a number of instruments including cooperative approaches under Article 6 which allows signatory countries (and private sector entities authorized by these countries) to engage in international carbon transactions. In its NDC-DR-2020 submitted to the UNFCCC, the Dominican Republic commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 27% by 2030 relative to a business-as-usual scenario. Only 7% of this target is unconditional, with the remaining 20% dependent on external climate finance. The Government estimates that achieving its mitigation target will require approximately USD 8.9 billion, alongside substantial additional resources to address the adaptation finance gap.
Despite progress in strengthening the countryโs climate finance architectureโincluding the National Climate Finance Strategy, thematic bond issuances, and steps toward direct accessโsignificant institutional and coordination gaps persist. In response, the Government, led by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources as the National Designated Authority to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is advancing reforms to strengthen the enabling environment for carbon and biodiversity market transactions through improved coordination, institutional capacity building, and innovative financial instruments. In April 2025, Resolution No. 0028/2025 was adopted, establishing requirements to identify and register environmental benefits from climate projects through the Environmental Impact Assessment process and creating the National Registry of Environmental and Biodiversity Benefits. This measure strengthens traceability and provides a critical regulatory foundation for the effective national implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
The GCF Readiness programme supports this transition through a programmatic approach centered on establishing the Country Platform for Climate Finance as the national coordination and investment-matching mechanism. The programme will strengthen institutional capacity for NDC implementation, advance strategic frameworks and policy instruments, support the accreditation of two national Direct Access Entities to the GCF, develop a prioritized investment-ready pipeline, and prepare high-quality funding proposals.
POSITION SUMMARY
Based in Santo Domingo, the role of the Carbon and Biodiversity Market (CBM) Senior Associate is to support the activities being carried out by the GGGI Readiness team, including assisting with interface and liaising with the Government of the Dominican Republicโs relevant stakeholders on the carbon and biodiversity action proponents. In close coordination with the NDA and GGGI team, the Senior Associate will play a key role in supporting smooth implementation and action on the project deliverables. Providing direct support to the Government of Dominican Republic in understanding carbon and biodiversity market knowledge products and facilitating review and approval processes of relevant decisions.
The CBM Senior Associate will work withing the premises of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, and report to GGGI Dominican Republic Program Manager. The BM Senior Associate will work within a team of local staff and consultants.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to:
Provide dedicated project support to the NDA and GGGI team to ensure effective implementation of carbon and biodiversity market-related activities. Facilitate cross-ministerial collaboration and stakeholder engagement for capacity building and technical coordination. Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes through analytical and research support. Ensure timely and accurate communication of project developments to national and international stakeholders. Support the development of mitigation actions, including liaison with private sector actors and subsequent project implementation activities. Provide guidance to the NDA during the implementation of the Resolution No. 0028/2025 and the Article 6 operational guidelines.
ENGAGEMENT
The CBM Senior Associate will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government ministries, national bodies, and external partners.
Ensuring timely and accurate communication of the GCF Readiness activity updates to relevant stakeholders. Supporting the organization of GCF Readiness-related meetings, workshops, roundtables, and site visits on carbon and biodiversity market. Engagement with mitigation action proponents to ensure effective implementation of projects to reach donors and investors goals. Support stakeholder engagement, visioning exercises, consultations, and other activities needed to formulate relevant systems, strategies, and policy documents; Collaborate, where necessary, with governmental and non-governmental counterparts to support the implementation of relevant projects and policies. Engage and collaborate with key GGGI staff and consultants, including other country teams and Headquarters, throughout the project design and implementation process and support in-country technical advisory services;
DELIVERY
The Senior Associate will be responsible for delivering high-quality outputs that support the strategic and operational goals of the GCF Readiness implementation in the carbon and biodiversity components. Key responsibilities include:
Coordinate and support capacity building workshops with cross-ministerial and external stakeholder participation. Review existing national legislation and policies relevant to biodiversity, conservation, REDD+ and natural capital. Analyze international best practices on biodiversity credits, offset schemes, REDD+ and market standards. Support the analytical review of key decisions in coordination with national mechanisms such as Dominican Republicโs NDC and emerging carbon and biodiversity market guidelines. Support the preparation of a national policy instrument on Carbon and Biodiversity Market Regulations to strengthen the policy and institutional framework for climate action. Support the Dominican Republicโs government in the development of a National Article 6 Strategy. Monthly review and tracking of the project workplan, including progress assessments and recommendations. Support in development, review, and facilitation of approval processes for documents and frameworks necessary for Article 6 engagement. Provide analytical inputs on potential mitigation activities aligned with international funds requirements. Prepare technical briefings, memos, and reports explaining REDD+, Article 6, biodiversity markets and potential transactions under the program. Identifying and addressing knowledge gaps, barriers, and bottlenecks through stakeholder consultations and solution-oriented approaches Develop guidance materials, presentations, and toolkits on carbon markets and pricing instruments-. Carry out research and provide analytical inputs on international best practices in carbon pricing, Article 6 cooperation, REDD+ and biodiversity markets Support the analysis of financial instruments and identify potential incentives to facilitate private sector participation Recommend mechanisms for pricing, transparency, and traceability of biodiversity credits. Support in preparing guidance materials and technical manuals to support carbon, REDD+ and biodiversity market implementation. Carry out general research and provide basic translation support as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Open to Dominican nationals or with permit to work and live in Dominican Republic. Bachelorโs degree in environmental economics or policy, development, environmental law, international business, or other related disciplines related to green growth, sustainable development in energy, waste management or sustainable transport; Master's degree in environmental economics, carbon and biodiversity markets or sustainable finance, an advantage At least 4-5 years of relevant experience in sustainable development, renewable energy and green growth public policy development and/or economic market analysis. A genuine interest in developing the international carbon and biodiversity market space is a must. Understanding of government and policy processes and climate action in the Dominican Republic is an advantage. Basic understanding of carbon pricing initiatives (REDD+, CDM, JCM, others) is an advantage Experience in developing presentations, reports and other documentation. An excellent command of spoken and written English and Spanish.
FUNCTIONAL
Ability to review, synthesize information and produce high quality reports Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail. Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills. Demonstrates a high level of integrity in handling privileged information and in stewardship of public resources. Demonstrates ability to take on significant responsibilities in the workplace. Demonstrates initiative in problem-solving. Values the importance of promoting environmental sustainability within the workplace and green growth within society as a whole.
CORPORATE
Understands and actively supports GGGI's mission, vision, and values. Promote the optimum use of public resources. Promotes an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership. Processes and shares information easily. Manages 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 challenges.