National Development Plan, Monitoring and Reporting 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Project: Strengthening the National Designated Authority, Candidate Direct Access Entity, National Programming Process and Development of Strategic Frameworks for Low-Carbon Development in Paraguay

Duty Station: Asunción, Paraguay

Estimated Number of Workdays (internal purpose only): 60 days

Part-time/Full-time: Part-time

Consultant Level: Level 4

PROJECT BACKGROUND
Paraguay faces significant challenges in mobilizing and effectively utilizing climate finance. In partnership with MEF, GGGI is launching a new Green Climate Fund (GCF)-funded technical assistance project titled “Strengthening the National Designated Authority, Candidate Direct Access Entity, National Programming Process, and Development of Strategic Frameworks for Low-Carbon Development in Paraguay.” This initiative aims to enhance Paraguay’s capacity to access, manage, and coordinate GCF resources, track climate finance flows, integrate climate action into planning and budgeting, and catalyze private sector investment in climate mitigation.

Key objectives include:

Strengthening MEF’s capacity as Paraguay’s Nationally Designated Authority (NDA) to effectively coordinate and manage GCF funding and track climate finance flows.

Supporting AFD’s accreditation process to meet GCF’s standards and criteria.

Operationalizing Paraguay’s Green Taxonomy to provide clear definitions for green assets and investments, fostering transparency and investor confidence.

Integrating climate indicators and targets into the Paraguay National Development Plan 2050, including a strategy to drive green job creation and sustainable economic growth.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The National Development Plan, Monitoring and Reporting Consultant will support the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) in the development and operationalization of climate and sustainability indicators for Paraguay’s National Development Plan (PND) 2050. The consultant will support the establishment and operationalization of a national monitoring and reporting (M&R) framework that includes climate and sustainability indicators aligned with Paraguay’s national and international commitments and priorities

The overall objectives of the Consultant position are to:

Conduct a comprehensive assessment of Paraguay’s existing climate and sustainability indicators, frameworks, and reporting systems across sectors, identifying gaps, overlaps, and areas for harmonization with the PND 2050.

Provide technical advise and guidance to MEF on the selection, definition, and reporting methodologies of climate and sustainability indicators to be integrated in the PND 2050.

Establish and operationalize a robust, cross-sectoral monitoring and reporting framework that defines roles and responsibilities, reporting mechanisms, and timelines, to ensure accountability and alignment with the PND 2050’s climate-focused goals.

SCOPE OF WORK
The National Development Plan, Monitoring and Reporting Consultant will report to GGGI Project Manager and to the Viceministry of Economy and Planning (VEP) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).

The consultancy is expected to deliver the following key results:

Payments will be made against delivery of the products with prior approval of the Viceministry of Economy and Planning (VEP) of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), and the approval of the GGGI Project Manager.

The Consultant should strive to integrate GGGI’s and MEF’s comments within 7 days from receipt of the comments or modification requests.  

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/EXPERTISE
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, statistics or relevant fields.

Advanced degree in statistics, sustainability, climate science or relevant fields.

Preferably at least 7 years of professional experience designing and implementing MRV systems for climate and sustainability policies, strategies or plans

Strong understanding of Paraguay's climate change plans and objectives.

Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
During the first week of assignment the consultant will define the reporting arrangements of the consultancy, in consultation with the NDA and the Project Manager.

The consultant will be required to work from the premises of the MEF as instructed by the DGCID.

Date to close is Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.