GCF Concept Note Writer for the Nominated DAE - CIMB NIAGA

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.

PROJECT BACKGROUND
Currently, GGGI supports the Government of Indonesia (GoI) under the joint GoI-GGGI Green Growth Program (GGP, “the Program”). The Program aims to demonstrate that green investments can become the norm both for investors and planners, ultimately improving the quality of economic development for more environmental sustainability and social inclusion. Through the Program, GGGI collaborates with the Ministry of Development Planning (BAPPENAS), the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (“PT SMI”) and others.

GGGI and the Fiscal Policy Agency (FPA) implement the Green Climate Fund (GCF) readiness and preparatory support project (“the Readiness Project”) in Indonesia. The FPA is the National Designated Authority (NDA) of the GCF in Indonesia, i.e., the agency through which Indonesia and the GCF interact and communicate. In September 2022, the FPA started the 3-year Readiness Project “Enhancing Indonesia's Access to International Climate Finance and Private Sector Investments for Climate Actions” (“Readiness III”) to support the NDA in enhancing national actors’ institutional capacities to build a pipeline of climate change projects and to increase country ownership. The NDA has selected GGGI as the Delivery Partner to implement this project.

Overall, the Readiness Project aims to mobilize international climate finance and private sector investment to close the financing gap across the priority sectors identified by the Government of Indonesia. It consists of a range of activities with the objective of achieving readiness outcomes, including 1) established capacity of direct access applicants and direct access entities (DAEs) to meet and maintain the GCF accreditation standards, 2) the capacity to develop a pipeline of projects, and 3) effectively implement GCF-funded activities.

Bank CIMB Niaga is the second largest national private bank in Indonesia by assets, headquartered in Jakarta. CIMB Niaga offers a range of banking services, including consumer banking, SME banking, commercial and corporate banking, treasury, and payment services. The institution has been actively expanding its green projects portfolio, especially in sustainable agriculture and financing facility, that align with Indonesia’s climate goals and national development priorities.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
To complement Bank CIMB Niaga’s accreditation process and ensure project readiness upon approval, the NDA through Readiness project proposed to support CIMB Niaga in developing a high-quality concept note for submission to the GCF. The concept note is expected to align with Bank CIMB Niaga’s role as a catalytic player in accelerating banks participation in climate project development in Indonesia. The project aims to contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation efforts through financing sustainable projects.

As part of Readiness project supports enhancing the DAE’s project pipeline, including the pipeline of Bank CIMB Niaga, and is designed to strengthen their ability to implement a country-driven approach consistent with Indonesia’s national climate development priorities. Bank CIMB Niaga is currently exploring the opportunity to channel GCF funding for establishing financing facility to encourage green investment in selected GCF priority sectors (energy and FOLU) in Indonesia. The Consultant is also expected to conduct desk research to support decision making processes on the type of project. Project options should be aligned with the Government of Indonesia’s strategies to combat climate change and achieve net zero emissions.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) requires the services of a qualified expert (hereafter referred to as “the Consultant”) to be the GCF Concept Note Writer for the Bank CIMB Niaga’s project on selected GCF Priority sectors in climate change mitigation financing facility.

The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and duties:

1. Present the overall approach to the concept note (CN) preparation during the kick-off meeting with the NDA, GGGI, Bank CIMB Niaga, to establish a common understanding of the scope of work, methodology, and timeline, including detailed work plan, for the concept note development process.

2. Analyze past financing of Bank CIMB Niaga (preferably in selected GCF priority sectors), including the bank’s investment portfolio and institutional priorities as well as conducting background research and stakeholder consultations to contextualize the concept note within Indonesia’s energy transition and climate financing framework.

3. In collaboration with the Business Development Individual Consultant and Bank CIMB Niaga team, decide on which sector(s) to focus on based on the selected GCF priority sectors in Indonesia.

4. Lead the discussion with Bank CIMB Niaga to identify and formulate technical recommendations on the following CN elements:

Theory of change of the project;
Project outcomes, outputs, activities, and indicators;
Project design and justification for GCF funding
This technical recommendation is to ensure project alignment with national climate policy and GCF investment criteria.

6. Develop a high-quality concept note, in accordance with the latest GCF concept note template and funding requirements. The Concept note should, at a minimum, have the following elements:

Sound climate rationale with both mitigation and adaptation actions and benefits;
Sound arguments and rationale that demonstrate project alignment with the GCF Investment Criteria;
High quality of project logframe, with well-defined indicators, targets, inputs, and outputs;
Appropriate proposed implementation arrangements details for project proponents, government agencies, and other stakeholders;
Initial risk analysis and risk mitigation measures for the project concept note.
7. Conduct initial gap analysis to identify the data, studies, and documents required for the development of a full proposal, and propose a costed work plan for follow-up activities such as environmental and social safeguards, gender analysis, and feasibility studies.

8. Maintain active communication and coordination with GGGI, Bank CIMB Niaga, and the NDA throughout the assignment and incorporate feedback from stakeholders into the draft and final concept notes.

The expected deliverable, delivery timeline, and payment schedule are as follow:

No.	Deliverable	Indicative dates subject to contract	Percentage of Maximum Amount
1	Draft concept note with the following recommendations on: Proposed components and activities for the log frame of the new concept note; Proposed project design.	11 August 2025	20%
2	Submission of:  Final draft GCF concept note, covering tasks point 1), 2) and 3), as well as all inputs from key stakeholder.	25 August 2025	30%
3	Submission of: Final version of the GCF standard concept note, as mentioned in the point 4); Gap analysis report outlining recommended follow-up studies and a proposed budget for developing the full GCF funding proposal, to be incorporated into the PPF application form, as mentioned in the point 5).	5 September 2025	50%

Notes:

The Consultant to provide his/her own equipment to produce all deliverables.
The Consultant shall submit the report in electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application.
All outputs must be in English.
Final deliverable must be approved by GGGI. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed to provide a final version of the deliverable in a timely manner.

EXPERTISE INFORMATION
1. He or she must have the following qualifications:

Master’s degree or higher, in renewable energy, environmental engineering, climate finance, environmental studies, international development, climate policy, sustainable development or other relevant studies;
At least 10 years of experience working and/or doing research in topics such as climate change projects financing and project designing in developing countries;
Extensive knowledge on climate change, particularly on energy and FOLU sectors in Indonesia and/or other relevant countries;
Knowledge of establishing financing facility for energy or FOLU for private bank is highly desirable;
Solid understanding of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and GCF investment criteria;
Proven experience in developing concept notes/proposals for climate projects financing to donors, preferably to GCF (please include the list of concept notes/proposals in your CV);
Demonstrated experience in the design and development of climate change mitigation projects, specifically oriented towards obtaining (international) donor funding;
Experience in stakeholder engagement and multi-sector coordination.
Excellent report writing and communication skills in English.
Experience in writing financing proposal or dealing with Bank in financing proposal is preferable

2. Conflict of Interest

To avoid conflict of interest, the Consultant should disclose the following (if any):

Involvement in the development of any GCF concept notes/proposals in Indonesia;
Current affiliation and roles in the (Direct) Accredited Entities in Indonesia

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
In order to be considered for the position, the candidate must meet the minimum qualification listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the evaluation criteria factor below. Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted. GGGI does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre-authorized. Reference check will be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

Interviews and a writing exercise may be requested. Applicants are required to prepare a brief narrative demonstrating how prior experience and/or education and training address selection criteria factors listed below:

Professional Competency (10 points): Advanced degree (Master degree or higher) in renewable energy, environmental engineering, climate finance, environmental studies, international development, climate policy, sustainable development or other relevant studies.
Experience (40 points): At least ten years of experience working and/or doing research in topics such as sustainable agriculture, climate change project financing, development-related financing facility, financing and developing climate projects in in developing countries;
Communication (10 points): Level IV (fluent) oral and writing ability in English and Level IV Bahasa Indonesia is required. This means an ability to participate in professional meetings in English and writing high quality report in English.
Technical Knowledge (40 points): Extensive knowledge on energy and sustainable landscape in Indonesia, and /or other relevant countries; Knowledge of establishing financing facility for energy and FOLU for private bank is highly desirable; strong knowledge and familiarity with Indonesia development planning documents, policies, and national priorities, such as National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025-2029, Low Carbon Development Indonesia (LCDI), National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation, and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs); understanding of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and GCF investment criteria; strong knowledge of financial market in Indonesia; knowledge and/or experience related to climate finance (e.g. GEF, ICCTF, CDM, GCF) is an advantage.
Maximum Points Available: 100 

At GGGI’s discretion, reference checks and interviews may be conducted as part of the evaluation process.

Applicants must also include in their application package as follows:

A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications meet the work requirements;
A curriculum vitae which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience and career achievements;
Names, current and accurate contract numbers (email and phone) of three professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s abilities to perform the duties set forth in the solicitation.

Note 1) All of the above information must be included in the application package in order for the package to considered complete

Note 2) Interest candidates should send the above information directly in the link https://careers.gggi.org/

Note 3) All application submitted by GGGI website must be no later than 27 July 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Korean Standard Time (KST). Application 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.