GGGI is hiring a Country Representative.

The Country Representative (CR) will lead and direct the operational day to day activities of the country program. Under the guidance of Head of Programs, the CR has the overall responsibility for the strategic leadership and direction of the country program to achieve the organizational vision, goals and objectives. The CR is responsible for the programmatic and operational management of the country program. Reporting to the Head of Program, s/he represents GGGI with the Government and various stakeholders and thus act as the focal representative of GGGI in the country for all GGGI related activities, including Investment Policy Solutions Division (IPSD) related works. S/he will take a leading role in developing, country planning framework, overseeing implementation, reviewing and monitoring of the Country Strategy in line with GGGI’s global strategic directions and overall thematic focus. S/he is responsible to ensure cross learning and fertilization of knowledge across GGGI program. S/he is also responsible to identify resource mobilization opportunities and support the development of in- country resource mobilization strategies and their execution. S/he is responsible for overall management of financial and human resources.

Job Purpose
Work Program & Budget:

Implement an integrated and quality-assured Biennium Work Plan & Budget that is aligned with the Strategic Plan 2015-2020 and the specific actions approved under the Country Business Plan 2019-2020 envelope,
Deliver results on the ground based on the Work Plan & Budget actions for respective country program,
Oversee the development and implementation of annual country budgets as per approved WPB / CBP
Develop networks and partnerships with national/regional institutions and lead in country donor collaboration and new project development
Resource Mobilization:

Keep abreast of the trends within the donor environment in the Country and the Africa Region
Undertake responsibilities for new proposal development for funding from earmarked sources, in close consultation with Africa’s
Regional Office, and HQ (this task includes support to Regional and/or cross-country proposals)
Be aware of all development partners conditionality and monitor adherence GGGI and specific development partners requirements
Management & Administration:

Support project management, where required, including the effective use by the country team of GGGI management tools and systems
Ensure all finance and administrative services are done in line with GGGI financial regulations
Ensure that adequate internal control mechanisms are in place and review and minimize significant expenditure variances
Facilitate annual and project-specific audit processes
Ensure the preparation, accuracy and timely submission of monitoring reports
Engagement
Develops relationships with and represents the organization to development partners, government partners, to maintain positive organization profile. Creates and manages compelling program of embedded collaboration with multiple government partners.
Strategy development and implementation:

Provide Leadership in the development and implementation of the Country Strategy in line with the GGGI’s Strategic Plan 2015-2020 and approved CBP 2019-2020
Facilitate the alignment of country programs to organizational thematic priorities
Lead, direct and mentor the country teams in line with the organizational strategy
Keep abreast on socio-economic and political changes in the environment and undertake timely
Strategic review of GGGI’s country program ensuring continued relevance:

Maintain close communication with the Africa Regional Office and HQ on relevant factors
Ensure country program implements GGGI policies, procedures, operational guidelines and standards
Ensure coordination with other divisions of GGGI for prompt support services.
Empower managerial staff of the large country program and ensure performance of the managerial staff
Delivery : Establishes the basis for GGGI’s presence at the country level through identification of opportunities, securing funding, developing compelling and complex programs and providing consistency of high-quality delivery which distinguishes GGGI on the ground.

Communication and learning:

Ensure that the country program is maintaining a coordinated and agreed information exchange internally and externally
Ensure that key country documents are internally shared and agreed upon with Regional Office and the HQ, as required by GGGI’s project management systems and tools before communicating to development partners
Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the organization
Human Resources Management and Organizational Development:

Provide leadership support to staff development in country
Empower managerial staff of the Senegal country program and ensure their performance
Oversee adequate implementation of the performance management system
Organize regular meetings with the senior management team and all staff for the purpose of exchanging information, coordination and learning
Ensure that the country team is effective, mutually supporting and sufficiently involved in decision making
Job Requirements
Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) or equivalent professional background is a requirement; preferably a specialty in economics, engineering and development areas
Relevant professional experience (preferably 7-12 years) with managerial and budget responsibilities, in either an international organization, a large multinational business or consultancy, a large non- profit organization or government is a requirement
Familiarity with operating in developing countries is a requirement; experience in the relevant country is an asset
Individuals will also have exceptional strategic thinking skills, a track record of senior-level interaction and political awareness as well as substantial work experience in a relevant field in Philippine and/or the region. S/he will have an understanding of Senegal’s economic, social and environmental aspects relevant to green growth planning, green financing and sustainable waste sector development in particular
Experience identifying, prioritizing, scoping, and implementing green growth opportunities in one or more relevant sectors such as water, energy, climate adaptation, waste, the urban and peri-urban development
Proficient written and spoken both French and English is an absolute requirement.
Functional

Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, communication and consensus building skills
Excellent communication skills, ability to communicate complex economic and development issues in a clear and simple way to a diverse audience
Proven project delivery experience, i.e. managing the delivery of results on time and on budget
International experience across multiple country context with specific experience working with developing countries implementing public policy, bankable projects and green growth. Experience within the context of e-waste business development strategy, climate finance and capacity building roadmaps is a plus
Experience engaging with government officials and development partners in countries to influence the framework and development of national roadmap developments, financing vehicles, policy development and decision making
A track record of delivery of complex programs, having delivered projects involving capability building and/or significant knowledge dissemination activities
Experience in Africa region, especially in West Africa/Francophone Africa and/or other developing countries is a plus