Transparency and MRV Officer (New-RP26-103)

Transparency and MRV Officer (New-RP26-103)

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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.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These national programs, together with its global products and services, focus on achieving results through an integrated approach to green growth planning and implementation that is evidence-based and aligned with countries’ development priorities.

CONTEXT

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) of the Dominican Republic, in coordination with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) and with the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), is implementing the project “Strengthening the Dominican Republic’s Capacity to Generate Climate Information and Knowledge within the Framework of the Paris Agreement,” as part of the Global Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT), with funding from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

This initiative corresponds to the second phase of CBIT support in the country (CBIT 2), with a duration of 36 months, and aims to consolidate and expand national capacities for the generation, management, and reporting of climate information through the development of a fully operational National Transparency System, the expansion of modules on risk/vulnerability and climate finance, and their integration into national planning and reporting processes. This will ensure sustainability, compliance with MRT requirements, and long-term capacity for climate transparency.

In this context, the project seeks to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s technical and institutional capacity to produce high-quality climate information, improve inter-institutional coordination, and promote knowledge generation that contributes to the fulfillment of national commitments on climate change and evidence-based decision-making.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) is the lead agency for environmental management, natural resources, and climate issues in the Dominican Republic. In exercising the powers conferred by national legislation, it leads the formulation, coordination, and implementation of public policies aimed at protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and promoting sustainable development.

With regard to climate change, the Ministry plays a strategic role in coordinating national efforts to strengthen resilience and promote low-greenhouse-gas-emission development, in line with national priorities and the commitments undertaken by the country under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. It also promotes the strengthening of institutional and technical capacities to improve the generation, management, and reporting of climate information, thereby contributing to transparency, evidence-based decision-making, and the Dominican Republic’s compliance with its international obligations.

GGGI’s support will focus on developing a fully operational National Transparency System, expanding the risk/vulnerability and climate finance modules, and integrating these into national planning and reporting processes. This will ensure sustainability, compliance with ETF requirements, and long-term capacity for climate transparency. This work focuses on improving data collection, addressing sectoral gaps, and enhancing the climate data management cycle—from planning and collection to analysis and dissemination—to produce high-quality information for international reporting and national decision-making.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Transparency and MRV Officer will work full-time at the headquarters of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MMARN) and will report to the Senior Climate Action Officer at GGGI Dominican Republic. Additionally, they will maintain regular technical coordination and report to the MMARN’s Directorate of Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in accordance with the governance structure of the CBIT II project regarding the technical implementation of climate action activities.

The incumbent will support MMARN in strengthening the Dominican Republic’s National Transparency System (SNT) and its transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (MTR), contributing specialized technical expertise and coordination capacity at the institutional, sectoral, and reporting levels. This includes leading assigned technical components of the development of the SNT’s GHG inventory module and the Climate Data Management System (SGDC), and supporting their alignment with the IPCC Guidelines, the Modalities, Procedures, Guidelines (MPG), and the UNFCCC reporting requirements.

PURPOSE

The objective of the Transparency and MRV Officer position is to provide specialized technical expertise and lead assigned technical activities that contribute to strengthening the Dominican Republic’s climate transparency system and support the country’s transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and delivering assigned technical components of the development and implementation of the National Transparency System (SNT), and supporting the establishment of robust measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes for greenhouse gas emissions, mitigation and adaptation actions, monitoring of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), and climate finance. Through technical guidance, institutional coordination, and quality assurance, the incumbent will support the design of data management systems, the development of reporting methodologies, and the implementation of institutional arrangements that enable the presentation of climate information in a consistent, accurate, and sustainable manner.

The position will also lead assigned technical activities to strengthen national greenhouse gas inventory systems, improve data collection and analysis processes, identify and address transparency gaps, and reinforce compliance with international reporting requirements. Furthermore, the position will contribute to building long-term national capacity through training, engagement with stakeholders, and the mainstreaming of transparency principles into sectoral policies and climate actions. Through technical reviews, support for report preparation, and collaboration with government agencies, consultants, and working groups, the incumbent will help the Dominican Republic develop the institutional and technical capacities needed to generate high-quality climate information, fulfill its obligations under the UNFCCC, and support evidence-based climate decision-making.

ENGAGEMENT

The incumbent must proactively engage in collaboration, knowledge-sharing, communication, and advocacy to advance the country’s efforts to fulfill its commitments under the Paris Agreement through the following actions:

• Provide technical support and advisory services to the counterpart or the contact point designated by MMARN in coordinating with government ministries, sectoral agencies, and NGOs for the execution of MRV-related projects in the Dominican Republic (e.g., CBIT II).
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings with stakeholders from various sectors to discuss, analyze, and develop project deliverables.
• Provide day-to-day technical oversight and review of work carried out by consulting firms and subcontractors, ensuring it aligns with the Terms of Reference (TOR) and project objectives, and providing international specialists with an informed local perspective.
• Support the development of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Transparency Working Group (GTT) and coordinate its activities during the implementation of the CBIT project.
• Coordinate with project consultants and subcontractors to support the consistent and timely delivery of deliverables.
• Collaborate with local entities involved in climate change information management and coordinate the development and monitoring of indicators for national frameworks.

DELIVERY

The person holding the position of MRV Officer will be responsible for supporting and, in some cases, leading technical assistance activities as part of GGGI’s efforts in the Dominican Republic to promote integrated planning for green, climate-resilient, and low-emission growth. Relevant tasks will include:

• Supporting the development and implementation of MRV methodologies, protocols, and tools, in accordance with IPCC guidelines and relevant UNFCCC decisions.
• Contributing to the design, construction, and implementation of the national MRV database and geospatial infrastructure.
• Supporting the collection, processing, and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of data, as well as reporting, as required under the MRV system.
• Contribute to the development of strategies for the sustainability of the MRV system, including institutional arrangements, financing mechanisms, and human capacity building.
• Provide technical inputs and data products that support the MRV components of the CBIT II project.
• Participate in the preparation of national reports and communications related to MRV (e.g., Biennial Transparency Reports and REDD+ Technical Annexes).
• Coordinate with consultants, government agencies, and technical partners involved in MRV-related activities.
• Lead assigned capacity-building efforts on MRV for stakeholders in the Dominican Republic.
• Support the organization of technical workshops, training sessions, and capacity-building activities.
• Support the design of the project’s communication and knowledge-sharing plan.
• Understand the GGGI project implementation cycle and organize work to ensure that project outputs, activities, deliverables, and reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner;
• Manage individual consultants and/or small consulting projects;
• Review project outputs for technical quality, provide recommendations, and address routine implementation challenges with internal and external collaborators;
• Support and contribute to the resource mobilization efforts of GGGI and the Government of the Dominican Republic related to MRV, Long-Term Low-Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS), and NDC development; and
• Prepare relevant technical studies, guidelines, reports, and publications, as appropriate; and
• Prepare relevant, high-quality communication materials (fact sheets, project brochures, press releases, web content, etc.).
• Deliver assigned technical outputs related to MRV in the country under approved project workplan (e.g., CBIT II).
• Contribute to and support the preparation of inputs for national MRV-related projects.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• A graduate degree (master’s) in climate change, climate science, environmental management, sustainable development, or another discipline relevant to this role.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English, both spoken and written, including the ability to read technical texts, draft reports, and give presentations.
• Between 6-7 years of experience in climate action, transparency, MRV, and/or GHG inventory development, of which at least 4 years must have focused specifically on transparency, MRV, or climate reporting.
• Relevant international experience, preferably in the Dominican Republic or the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, in the design and development of GHG inventories and projections, as well as GHG management systems, to meet the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement or equivalent frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience using the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) reporting tool for the preparation, management, quality control, and submission of transparency reports under the Paris Agreement, including Common Reporting Tables (CRTs), Common Tabular Formats (CTFs), Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), and other related reporting requirements.
• Between 6-7 years of experience in compiling GHG emissions trends and projections, including data collection and the use and interpretation of socioeconomic inputs for projection scenarios.
• Demonstrated experience in GHG estimation across all IPCC sectors: Energy (including transportation, manufacturing, renewable energy, and fugitive emissions); Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU), including the petrochemical and mineral industries, refrigeration, and air conditioning; Agriculture; Land-Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF); and Waste.
• Experience in submitting GHG inventories to the UNFCCC.
• Experience in quantifying the effects of mitigation actions on GHG emissions, as well as in reviewing and quantifying sectoral policies and measures.
• Experience in developing and adapting socioeconomic and GHG modeling tools.
• Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance and control (QA/QC) and in the transparent documentation of methods, data sources, assumptions, and quality control procedures.
• Experience in developing data flows for transparency, including digital enhancements and the integration of information technology (IT) to support the tracking of mitigation and climate finance (CFF).
• Experience with input-output tables is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering training and developing training materials, system manuals, and technical documentation is preferred.

FUNCTIONAL

• Demonstrate project coordination skills, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and reporting.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex information and policies.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to engage and coordinate diverse stakeholders from various sectors.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines and perform well under pressure, while proactively seeking guidance and collaborating with colleagues when necessary.
• Maintain a high level of professional integrity and manage public resources responsibly.
• Communicate effectively, listen to others, and create and foster an environment of open communication.
• Work effectively with other teams that are culturally and professionally diverse.
• Process and share information with ease.

CORPORATE

• Understands and actively supports GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.
• Promotes an organizational culture based on trust, transparency, respect, and collaboration.
• Manages emotions and stress positively, builds trusting relationships, and resolves conflicts with ease.
• Fosters creativity and innovation among staff.
• Is able to exercise leadership when necessary and provide solutions to project challenges.

WORK CONDITIONS

The position of Transparency and MRV Officer corresponds to Grade G8 on GGGI’s national salary scale for the Dominican Republic. The initial annual salary ranges from USD 37,341, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. GGGI contributes 15% of the base salary to a retirement or long-term savings plan, offers 27 days of annual leave, and provides private health insurance with dental and vision coverage.

GGGI is committed to providing a work environment with sufficient flexibility to accommodate diverse life-cycle circumstances and help staff achieve a better balance between work and their personal and family commitments, thereby promoting high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being.

ANNEX 1. CBIT II PROJECT OUTPUTS TECHNICALLY COORDINATED OR SUPPORTED BY THE TRANSPARENCY AND MRV OFFICER

1.1.1 Report on the consultation regarding institutional capacity gaps in the NTS and barriers to compliance with the ETF

1.1.2 Evaluation report and recommendations, conceptual design, and implementation plan for the improved NTS, with gender considerations for each module, reviewed by the Project Steering Committee (PSC)

1.1.3 Report on the validation, through a consultation process, of the improved conceptual design and implementation plan that incorporates gender considerations

1.1.4 Technical inputs, background analyses, and documentation prepared to support the refinement of the NTS conceptual design and implementation plan, including the Climate Data Management System.

1.1.5 Technical and operational support provided for the testing, data migration, user validation, and rollout of the Climate Data Management System.

1.1.6 Tested, refined, and validated design of the Climate Data Management System

1.2.1 Report on institutional arrangements for the implementation of the improved NTS

1.2.2 Report on the consultation process regarding the proposed regulations on institutional arrangements

1.2.3 Stakeholder consultation records, technical documentation, and supporting materials prepared to contribute to the development of regulations on institutional arrangements and implementation.

1.3.2 Design of a sustainable capacity-building program, with gender considerations

1.3.3 Four (4) train-the-trainer sessions for trainers from academic institutions, including relevant officials from central and local government.

2.1.1 Development plan for the GHG inventory and projections module

2.1.2 Databases, tools, and templates for the GHG inventory and projections updated, maintained, tested, and quality-assured in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

2.1.3 Inputs and training sessions on the GHG inventory module

2.1.4 User guides, technical documentation, knowledge management materials, and records of system improvements prepared for the GHG inventory module.

2.3.1 Development plan for the NDC monitoring module

2.3.2 Technical support provided for the maintenance, validation, updating, and documentation of databases, tools, and templates for the NDC Monitoring Module.

2.3.3 Training sessions on the NDC monitoring module

2.3.4 Manual, management, improvement, and exit strategy for the NDC monitoring module project

3.1.1 Technical requirements, user feedback, testing results, and recommendations compiled to support the enhancement of NTS and Climate Data Management Platform functionalities for UNFCCC transparency reporting, including BTRs and Adaptation Communications.

3.1.2 Technical inputs, background research, coordination support, and consultation materials prepared for the development of the UNFCCC reporting roadmap.

3.2.1 Report on the pilot integration of the enhanced NTS into national climate planning processes

3.2.2 Technical support and documentation provided for the development of protocols, tools, and coordination mechanisms to facilitate the integration of the NTS into climate planning and policymaking processes.

ANNEX 2. CBIT II PROJECT OUTPUTS TO WHICH THE OFFICER CONTRIBUTES TRANSPARENCY AND MRV.

1.1.1 Report on the consultation regarding institutional capacity gaps in the National Transparency System and barriers to compliance with the ETF

1.1.2 Evaluation report and recommendations, conceptual design, and implementation plan for the improved National Transparency System, with gender considerations for each module, reviewed by the Project Steering Committee (PSC)

1.1.3 Report on the consultation process for validating the improved conceptual design and implementation plan, with gender considerations.

1.1.4 Final, improved conceptual design of the National Transparency System and implementation plan, including the Climate Data Management System

1.1.5 Development and launch of the Climate Data Management System

1.1.6 Tested, refined, and validated design of the Climate Data Management System

1.1.7 Sustainability roadmap and financial plan for the Climate Data Management System

1.1.8 Quarterly reports on the implementation of the improved National Transparency System and the Climate Data Management System

1.2.1 Report on institutional arrangements for the implementation of the enhanced National Transparency System

1.2.2 Report on the consultation process regarding the proposed regulations on institutional arrangements

1.2.3 Proposed regulations on institutional arrangements and implementation plan submitted to the MMARN for adoption

1.3.1 Assessment of the capacity of key stakeholders, taking gender issues into account, to implement the Enhanced National Transparency System

1.3.2 Design of a sustainable capacity-building program, taking gender issues into account.

1.3.3 Four (4) train-the-trainer sessions for trainers from academic institutions, including relevant officials from central and local government.

1.3.5 Annual report on participation in the CBIT-GSP, South-South cooperation, the COP, and other regional and internationa