Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Associate

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. 

 CONTEXT

Peru’s progress in advancing the implementation of its climate policy has been slow, with the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, excluding land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF), increasing by 90% from about 54 MtCO2eq in 1990 to 109 MtCO2eq in 2021. Simultaneously, Peru’s economy and its population are highly vulnerable to climate change, especially water and food insecurity.

Peru faces significant barriers in addressing climate change, including limited institutional capacity to integrate environmental, social, and climate considerations into financial planning and public debt tools; local financial sector unable to effectively screen and mitigate climate risks; a lack of mechanisms to integrate climate change considerations into PPPs; and constrained institutional ability to tap into international climate funds like the GCF. These challenges affect governmental entities such as MEF, MINAM, SBS, and SMV, as well as local financial institutions and infrastructure planning bodies. As a result, the country's climate action, sustainable development, and infrastructure resilience efforts are hindered, making it more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

GGGI program aims to support the Government of Peru’s climate finance efforts by delivering a set of complementary workstreams:

• Workstream 1: Building the institutional capacity of Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Environment, and the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Funds Administrators (SBS) to integrate environmental, social and climate change considerations into public debt instruments, financial planning and regulation.
• Workstream 2: Greening Peru’s private banking sector.
• Workstream 3: Developing a strategic framework for low-carbon, climate-resilient public-private partnerships (PPPs).
• Workstream 4: Accelerating access to the Green Climate Fund.

PURPOSE

• Develop and implement MEL plans for the GCF project.
• Collaborate with the project manager to design and implement MEL tools that effectively monitor and evaluate the project.
• Ensure integrity, timeliness and quality of monitoring and reporting according to GCF´s and GGGI´s systems and requirements.
• Support data collection and analysis to assess project progress and results.
• Compile lessons learned and best practices to support and promote knowledge development and exchange between program staff, HQ and program´s partners.
• Support the project manager to develop and maintain up to date the project’s risk matrix and risk mitigation measures, including quarterly review and reporting.
• Assist in the training and development of skills and capacities of other staff members in the country office – such as developing strong project indicators, MEL plan design and operationalization, form building and design, data analysis and visualization and other relevant MEL skills, in coordination with the IEU.
• Assist in the design, review, and operationalization of comprehensive MEL frameworks for specific projects/programs.

ENGAGEMENT 

• Liaise with Country Program staff, government counterparts, and donor officials to oversee management and maintenance of the project database, and monitoring and reporting system and processes. Liaise regularly with the Regional Office (MEL Associate) and the IEU for strategic direction about operationalizing the organizational MEL framework and participate in the bespoke Community of MEL Practices.
• Liaise with other units of GGGI, such as Strategy, Partnerships and other relevant GGGI staff, to ensure reporting requirements are being met per the GGGI Project Management Cycle Guidance.

 DELIVERY

• In collaboration with the project manager, develop and implement MEL plans and data collection tools to monitor and evaluate the project.
• Support the collection and analysis of information and project data to assess project progress and results.
• Assist the project manager to prepare monthly reports, quarterly reports, end of year reports to the Government of Peru, GCF and GGGI.
• Support the development of reports on a demand-basis.
• Assist in the training of relevant project staff on information collection, report generation and appropriate database or reporting format requirements.
• Assist in the organisation of training workshops for national project staff on various aspects of project design and MEL, including tool usage, data collection methods, and data analysis, in coordination with the IEU.
• Compile lessons learned and best practices, contributing to refining GGGI’s MEL framework and methodologies.
• Evaluate, analyze, and report on environmental and related matters requested by the General Directorate

REQUIREMENT

QUALIFICATIONS 

• An undergraduate degree in economics, project management, development studies, monitoring & evaluation, environment science, climate change, sustainable development or related areas is required.
• Certification in M&E/MEL/MEAL is a plus.
• A minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in similar positions involving design and implementation of log frames, monitoring and reporting systems is required.
• Demonstrable experience of logical framework and reporting methodologies, online reporting platforms, evidence and results-based monitoring methodologies, outcome mapping and database management, preferably applied in the context of developing countries and climate change.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, experience conducting statistical analyses using appropriate software, undertaking research, primary and secondary data collection, analysis and report writing.
• Exceptional database management and advanced computer skills with commonly used software platforms in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is necessary.
• Experience with mobile data collection tools like Open Data Kit, Kobo Toolbox and Ona, including xls form-building and other analysis tools/software is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge in green growth issues, benefits and opportunities, government affairs and economic development and policy issues in the Peruvian context is desirable.
• Experience and a theoretical and practical background in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and techniques is desirable.
• Experience in the organization, facilitation and delivery of training and capacity building is desirable.
• Proficient communication skills, in written and oral, both in English and Spanish is required.
• Must be a Peruvian citizen, or a foreigner holding a valid Work Visa
• Ability to work well under pressure and have a flexible approach to tasks given.

FUNCTIONAL

• Exceptional planning and strategical skills oriented towards the effective and timely delivery of agreed outputs.
• Able to communicate information and ideas clearly and articulately both in oral and written form. Uses appropriate language, style and methods depending on audience and the purpose of communication. Able to convey complex information clearly. Anticipates the information that others will need.
• Able to achieve results in a quality, timely, and cost-effective way. Sees priorities, plans the efficient use of resources, and monitors progress against objectives.
• Ability to share learning and provide constructive feedback that can cross-pollinate program´s workstreams.
• Seeks opportunities to improve process and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.
• Fast learner, quick to adapt to new environment, systems and bring immediate contribution.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, quality control and methodical abilities.
• Ability to prepare written reports, statistics and business correspondence both in Spanish and English is necessary.

CORPORATE  

• Actively participates in team, encourages co-operation, and responds flexibly. Shares information and supports other team members. Can get things done through others and set realistic objectives.
• Strong and mature interpersonal skills and proven ability to work with multi-cultural teams.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, communication, teamwork, and consensus building.
• Committed to green growth and inspired by the vision of the organization.
• Aligned with the GGGI core values and promotes its vision and mission Open-minded, ready to work in a highly multi-cultural context.
• Proven track record of taking initiative independently with minimal supervision and strong delivery capacity.
• Pursues goals with energy, persistence, creativity, and determination. Enthusiastic and committed to improving personal performance levels as well as innovating for more effectiveness and impact.
• Maintains high accountability and transparency standards, pursues objectives with technical, independent criteria and prioritizes goals with environmental and social criteria in mind.

INTRODUCTION

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as green growth, which targets key aspects of economic performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and the private sector to help build strong economies that are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change. GGGI supports stakeholders through complementary and integrated workstreams that deliver comprehensive products designed to assist in developing, financing, and mainstreaming green growth in national economic development plans.

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

GGGI in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Government of Peru is rolling out a 36-month technical assistance program to the Government of Peru titled “Mobilizing International Climate Finance and Private Investments for Low-Carbon and Climate Resilient Development in Peru”. The program, funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness and Preparatory Support Program, aims to play a pivotal role in the implementation of the country’s Climate Finance Strategy (CFS) and Green Finance Roadmap (GFR) which outline strategic measures and actions to accelerate the flow of international climate finance and private sector investments towards low-carbon, resilient projects and initiatives.