Senior Sustainable Production Associate

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 GGGI web page. The partnership between GGGI and the Government of Mexico has produced several key results to date. In the coming years, GGGI will continue to catalyze resource mobilization to bridge the significant climate finance gap and promote technical advisory in sustainable landscapes (covering agriculture, sustainable forests, coastal resilience and blue economy), sustainable finance (related to green and climate investments), climate action (such as NDC planning and implementation, inclusive green growth plans, MRV system design) and green infrastructure solutions (such as sustainable mobility, circular economy, sustainable energy, green industries). The position will contribute to the development of technical input and analysis for the development, delivery, and assessment of work related to the implementation and monitoring of the Sustainable Landscapes thematic area in close collaboration with the Sustainable Finance team, as well as relevant national and subnational counterparts to build cooperative relationships and establish the organization as an effective partner. The position will support the generation of advice/analysis of technical products and project components, identifying opportunities and areas for improvement whilst generating knowledge sharing opportunities to enhance GGGI´s programmatic capacity. Based in Mexico City, the Senior Sustainable Production Associate will report to the Sustainable Landscapes Coordinator. The position will be responsible for delivering technical inputs that trigger sustainable agrifood transformation, such as feed the design of financial instruments aimed at enabling the transition towards sustainable production mechanisms in Mexico. He/she will be responsible for supporting the implementation of various projects working closely with federal government agencies, subnational governments, development banks, the private sector and international organizations. The position will also collaborate in capacity building activities and carry out technical analyses for the development of deforestation‑free production and traceability mechanisms, promote nature positive production, low‑methane livestock production, agriculture certifications, technologies for sustainable agriculture, green business entrepreneurship targeting agri‑business, among others. Purpose The Senior Sustainable Production Associate is responsible for feeding technical inputs on sustainable production throughout various projects of the Mexico program, from proposal development to delivery, including implementation, capacity building and development of new policies or other strategic planning documents. Undertake data collection and carry out technical analyses for the development of deforestation‑free production and traceability mechanisms, green business models, and green business entrepreneurship platforms targeting agri‑business and environmental value‑chain stakeholders, among others. Support the assessment and development of sustainable production opportunities within targeted sectors and various national and subnational counterparts, private sector and/or NGOs. Contribute to the development of funding and technical project proposals using a logical framework, under the guidance of the Sustainable Landscapes Lead. Engagement Works closely with national and subnational counterparts to acquire information/knowledge and to build cooperative relationships and support GGGI's recognition as an effective partner for policy delivery. Contribute to the articulation and sustainment of GGGI’s engagement with various federal (e.g. SEMARNAT, AGRICULTURA, CONABIO, CONAFOR, CONANP) and subnational government agencies, national development banks (e.g. FIRA and NAFIN), private sector and NGOs. Coordinate closely with the Mexico Program team as needed to build and enable complementary capabilities, as well as, guarantee the achievement and delivery of high‑quality products to government and private sector partners towards attaining the desired impact and goals. Delivery Contribute to the implementation of programs, projects, capacity building activities and development of technical analyses on deforestation‑free production and traceability mechanisms, promotion of regenerative practices, integrated soil and crop management, low‑methane livestock production, green business models, green business entrepreneurship targeting agri‑business and greening value‑chains, among others. Provide guidance and technical inputs to feed policy formulation, the design and enhancement of financial institutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr