Deputy Executive Director, Head Of Directorate Of Green Finance & C.S.
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
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Directorate of Green Finance & Corporate Services (DED-GFCS) provides executive leadership over GGGI’s sustainable finance and corporate services functions. As a member of the Management Team, the DED-GFCS drives institutional performance, financial sustainability, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness, while positioning GGGI as a trusted partner in climate and development finance.
PURPOSE
The Directorate comprises two pillars: sustainable finance, including the Department of Development Finance and the Carbon Finance Department; and corporate services, including the Department of Finance and Corporate Services.
- Align Directorate priorities and resources with GGGI’s Strategy 2030, Strategic Directions, and Corporate Results Framework.
- Shape organizational strategy, managing institutional risks, and ensuring GGGI remains a credible, trusted, and high-performing international organization.
- Lead GGGI’s sustainable finance agenda, including development finance, climate finance, carbon finance, capital markets, and innovative financing mechanisms ensuring delivery of results, growth of partnerships, and mobilization of financial resources.
- Ensure the financial health, fiduciary integrity, and operational effectiveness of the organization through sound financial management, budgeting, legal oversight, corporate services, and risk management.
- Chair the iGROW Committee and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness, governance, and institutional performance.
ENGAGEMENT
- Advise the Executive Director and Management Team on matters related to sustainable finance, institutional performance, financial sustainability, corporate services, and emerging organizational risks and opportunities.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Director’s Office and the Directorate of Green Growth Implementation to ensure alignment between institutional priorities, resource allocation, and program delivery.
- Engage with the Council, Advisory Committee, and other governance bodies on Directorate priorities, performance, and matters related to GGGI’s financial and institutional position.
- Provide leadership and direction to senior managers within the Directorate and foster effective collaboration across organizational units and Directorates.
- Engage with donor governments, development partners, and strategic stakeholders to advance GGGI’s sustainable finance agenda, partnerships, resource mobilization efforts, and organizational visibility.
- Engage with host state representatives on headquarters arrangements, privileges and immunities, and other institutional matters.
- Represent GGGI in high-level forums, conferences, and international dialogues related to sustainable finance, development finance, organizational management, and institutional governance.
DELIVERY
- Provide executive oversight and strategic direction to the departments and units within the Directorate.
- Builds, manages, and motivates GGGI talent in particular GFCS leadership cadre to implement GGGI's programs and corporate services effectively and promotes the advancement of merit based and inclusive workplace.
- Works with the Management Team to create and maintain an organizational culture of innovation and continuous learning which understands and recognizes the intrinsic value in the diversity of GGGI staff
- Drive Directorate-wide work planning, performance monitoring, and results-based management, ensuring accountability and quality across all departments.
- Oversee the implementation of GGGI’s sustainable finance portfolio, including development finance, climate finance, carbon finance, capital markets, and innovative financing mechanisms, ensuring achievement of institutional objectives and targets.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of GGGI-wide corporate strategies, ensuring the Directorate's alignment with organizational priorities.
- Ensure GGGI's corporate service functions operate with the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity ensuring compliance with institutional frameworks and international standards.
- Oversee and lead the biennial Work Program and Budget and annual Operating Budget processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Executive Director and Council.
- Lead and implement any other key organizational initiatives and work as deemed necessary by the Executive Director.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master's degree required in international development, development finance, economics, or other relevant green growth-related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience combining intellectual and managerial leadership with demonstrated track record at executive or senior leadership level in a multilateral, intergovernmental, or major international organization
- Demonstrated leadership in sustainable finance, development finance, climate finance, carbon finance, capital markets, or other innovative financing mechanisms, with a proven track record of mobilizing significant public and private investment for sustainable development objectives.
- Substantial experience in successfully managing a decentralized and matrixed organization with multiple field offices in developing countries managing complex, multi-function teams with diverse portfolios.
- Experience in the management of partnership and donor relationships with international organizations and well-versed in resource mobilization
- Excellent communications skills in English, both orally and in writing; and agility for various traditional and modern communication modalities. Proficiency in other languages is an advantage.
- Substantial international experience living and working across multiple countries, including developing and emerging economies.
- Experience in multicultural and international organizations is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of GGGI’s mandate, operating model, strategic priorities, and country-driven delivery model is a distinct advantage
FUNCTIONAL
- Exceptional strategic thinking and institutional leadership capabilities
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, and fiduciary standards
- Outstanding relationship management and diplomatic skills across government, donor, and private sector counterparts
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop senior professionals and cross-functional teams
- Sound judgment in complex, high-stakes institutional and political environments
- A proven track record of effectively building, managing, and nurturing a diverse team of professionals in an international setting.
CORPORATE
- Commitment to GGGI's mission of green, inclusive, and sustainable growth.
- High integrity, accountability, and results orientation.
- Collaborative leadership style with a strong drive for organizational excellence.
- Openness to innovation and adaptive management in a fast-evolving global context
WORKING CONDITIONS
The Deputy Executive Director and Head of the Directorate of Green Finance and Corporate Services is an Executive-grade role within GGGI’s salary scale. For the Deputy Executive Director scale, the base salary starts at USD 213,612. In addition, GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, for eligible candidates, an expatriate allowance of 20% of base salary, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision.
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 – 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.
