Senior Carbon and Renewable Energy Expert Consultant

Senior Carbon and Renewable Energy Expert Consultant

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.

Project background 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 2°C, and to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C 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. GGGI’s Carbon Finance Department is a global leader in providing technical assistance on Article 6 readiness, strategy development, and implementation, supporting countries to align international carbon market engagement with their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS), and broader development priorities. The Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF), launched in October 2024, is one of the primary mechanisms through which GGGI supports its member and partner countries engage in Article 6 carbon trading. The CTF is a collection of single and multi-donor funds that cover the full spectrum of Article 6 cooperation – from readiness to transactions of internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs). One of the ITMO-purchasing Carbon Funds currently operational under the CTF is the Norwegian Article 6 Climate Action (NACA) Fund. The NACA Fund is part of the Norwegian Global Emission Reduction Initiative and aims to facilitate carbon transactions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, raise global climate action, support and promote best practices under Article 6, and contribute to the development of an equal playing field in international carbon markets. GGGI manages the NACA Fund as trustee on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment (NMCE) and seeks to develop mitigation activities and purchase ITMOs generated from such activities to support achievement of the objectives of the NACA Fund. The NACA Fund has been supporting selected host countries to develop policy-based approaches to carbon crediting under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. Under such approaches, a policy provides the framework for the generation of mitigation outcomes from actual mitigation activities that are implemented as a direct result of that policy. The NACA Fund has focused on designing incentive-based policy crediting instruments that focus on supporting the expansion of renewable energy generation and battery storage by providing carbon payments to eligible renewable energy plants that generate verified emissions reductions.

Objectives of the assignment

To achieve the objectives of the fund, GGGI is looking for a full-time Senior Carbon and Renewable Energy (RE) Expert Consultant (“Senior Carbon and RE Expert”) to provide highly-specialized renewable energy and Article 6 technical support to the NACA Fund Manager, contributing to the effective design and implementation of renewable energy–focused mitigation activities and policy-based crediting approaches by the NACA Fund. The Senior Carbon and RE Expert shall support key technical and financial modelling assessments related to carbon credit generation with a strong expertise and focus on solar PV and battery storage (BESS). Working closely with the Carbon Finance Department, GGGI country teams in various host countries, and other internal units, the Senior Carbon and RE Expert will ensure coordinated technical support to partner governments and stakeholders across the carbon program cycle (national and international). The role requires analytical rigor, modelling and project finance skills, ability to work with different countries and disciplines, and a sound understanding of international carbon market mechanisms to enhance the NACA Fund’s overall impact and operational excellence.

Deliverables and Payment schedule

The Senior Carbon and RE Expert is responsible for the following deliverables:

• Provide expert technical and financial advisory to the design and implementation of renewable energy–focused policy-based crediting approaches in NACA Fund countries.
• Act as the senior advisor for the NACA Fund portfolio, working directly with country leads and helping to guide the implementation of scaled-up mitigation activities, in close coordination with GGGI country teams.
• Support the structuring and financial modeling of renewable energy investments and carbon top-up payment mechanisms, including due diligence and identification of options for leveraging upfront finance.
• Advise the Fund Manager and other team members on integrating project finance and energy sector considerations within NACA Fund management processes, including review of outputs, funding proposals, and implementation reports.
• Collaborate with GGGI’s country teams, Carbon Finance Department, and other internal units to ensure consistency across technical assistance delivery, contracting processes, and results tracking.
• Represent the NACA Fund in internal coordination and external stakeholder engagements, as assigned.

The Senior Carbon and RE Expert shall be part of the NACA Fund team within the Carbon Finance Department, Directorate for Green Finance and Corporate Services. This position is based in Luxembourg and reports to the NACA Fund Manager while working in close coordination with other members of the Carbon Finance Department and GGGI country-based staff. The Senior Carbon and RE Expert shall act as a key senior technical counterpart on renewable energy and project finance issues centrally under the NACA Fund and will engage with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure that mitigation activities align with NACA Fund requirements, applicable GGGI policies, and relevant carbon crediting program rules.

Expertise required

• Master’s degree in energy, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field with relevance to renewable energy
• 8-15 years of experience in renewable energy and/or renewable energy carbon projects, including project structuring, financial modeling, procurement, and due diligence.
• Strong experience working with project finance concepts (e.g., cash-flow modeling, risk allocation, bankability, blended finance)
• Strong experience in carbon markets and Article 6, including renewable energy methodological and MRV requirements
• Proven track record in assessing renewable energy projects and portfolios, develop tools and forecast models
• Skill in turning qualitative and quantitative complex information into concise and visual decision-making advice
• Understanding of power sector regulation and typical risk profiles for renewable energy in emerging markets
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including work with governments, DFIs, private investors, and consultancies
• Fluency in English and French.

Administrative information

Interested candidates must submit the following documents in English:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter, clearly addressing how the candidate meets the criteria outlined under the “Expertise Required” section

Evaluation and selection will be based on a panel review of the stated evaluation criteria. Please note the following:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
• GGGI does not cover interview-related expenses unless explicitly pre-authorized.
• Reference checks will be conducted for candidates selected for interview. References must be able to provide substantive insights into the applicant’s past performance and professional capabilities.
• All applications must be submitted via the GGGI website before the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be considered. Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST).
• This assignment is for individual consultants only. Engagement through a consortium or firm is not permitted.
• The selected consultant must have a bank account solely under their name. Payments cannot be made to accounts held by companies or other entities.

Note on Duty Station: This position is based in Luxembourg; however, remote working arrangements may be considered depending on individual circumstances and business needs. Occasional travel is expected, primarily to Luxembourg and other relevant locations as required.

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.