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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.
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.
Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (IIF), a private non-bank financial institutions specializing in infrastructure financing and advisory services, is currently undergoing the accreditation process to become a Direct Access Entity (DAE) of the GCF. The institution has been actively expanding its renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure financing portfolio, with a focus on energy transition projects that align with Indonesia’s climate goals and national development priorities.
To complement IIF’s accreditation process and ensure project readiness upon approval, the NDA through Readiness project proposed to support IIF in developing a high-quality concept note for submission to the GCF. The concept note is expected to align with IIF’s role as a catalytic player in accelerating private sector participation in low-carbon infrastructure development in Indonesia. The project aims to contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation efforts through financing renewable energy infrastructure and other climate-resilient infrastructure projects. Moreover, the NDA GCF Indonesia has developed a Private Sector Engagement strategy for selected priority sectors (energy, Forest and Land Use/FOLU, water, and food) to encourage more private sector investment in climate actions. One of strategy from the recommendations that will lead the sustainable and climate finance development in Indonesia is the blended finance.
Blended finance is an effective approach that leverages climate and public finance to mobilize private capital. By deploying climate finance in a way that addresses investment barriers and improves the investment’s risk-return profile, blended finance operates as a market-building instrument that provides a bridge from reliance on public financing towards climate-related projects. In order to identify how public funding can effectively enable the flow of private finance into climate-related projects, it is essential to develop well-structured business models tailored to prioritized sectors of energy.
As part of Readiness project supports enhancing the DAE’s project pipeline, including the pipeline of IIF, and is designed to strengthen their ability to implement a country-driven approach consistent with Indonesia’s national climate development priorities. Working specifically in the infrastructure sector, IIF is currently exploring the opportunity to channel GCF funding for establishing financing facility to encourage private sector investment in energy project in Indonesia. The type of infrastructure has yet to be determined, and the Consultant is also expected to conduct desk research to support decision making processes on the type of energy-related project. Project options should be aligned with the Government of Indonesia’s strategies to combat climate change and net zero emissions. The work is also include recommending the proper business model incorporating blended financing for two concept notes being developed by/for Indonesia Infrastructure Fund (IIF) on financing facility for energy sector, adjustments may be made as per the needs of the entity.
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 IIF’s project on low-carbon infrastructure.
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, IIF, to establish a common understanding of the scope of work, methodology, and timeline, including detailed work plan, for the concept note development process.
2. Analyse past infrastructure financing of IIF (preferably in energy sector), including IIF’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. Identify the project based on the analysis, including defining the type of infrastructure, scale, and target market of the project. This includes stakeholder mapping and conducting initial engagement with potential private sector actors relevant to the selected project.
4. Lead the discussion with IIF to identify and formulate technical recommendations on the following CN elements:
This technical recommendation is to ensure project alignment with national climate policy, IIF investment criteria and GCF investment criteria.
5. Conduct market and financing landscape assessments to:
6. Business model development and financial structuring
7. Facilitate consultations between IIF with other strategic partners to align sectors priorities, investment strategies, and obtain in-depth input for the development of robust business models, including preparing detailed reports and brief info summarizing proposed business models.
8. 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:
9. 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.
10. Maintain active communication and coordination with GGGI, IIF, 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:
|
15 August 2025 |
20% |
2 |
Submission of:
|
29 August 2025 |
30% |
3 |
Submission of:
|
18 September 2025 |
50% |
Notes:
1. He or she must have the following qualifications:
2. Conflict of Interest
To avoid conflict of interest, the Consultant should disclose the following (if any):
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:
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:
All of the above information must be included in the application package in order for the package to considered complete
Interest candidates should send the above information directly in the link https://careers.gggi.org/
All application submitted by GGGI website must be no later than 20th July 2025, at 11:59 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.