Article 6 Legal Consultant - Knowledge Exchange Sessions

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
The Paris Agreement provides a comprehensive framework for signatory Parties to reach an ambitious commitment to limit the increase in global average temperature to well below 2°C and to pursue efforts to limit the increase to 1.5°C in a cooperative manner. This framework covers a number of instruments, including cooperative approaches under Article 6, which allows for the potential development of international carbon transactions.

The Carbon Finance Department (CFD) of GGGI is implementing several programs related to scaling up international carbon trading under the Paris Agreement Rulebook finalized in Glasgow at COP26. GGGI’s Article 6 programs provide assistance to government counterparts to improve their readiness for Article 6 engagement. These programs support the design of projects and policies for pilot transactions and the strengthening of institutional frameworks required for their implementation. Today, GGGI is delivering Article 6 programs in over 10 countries, making it a global leader in this field.

The GGGI “Designing Article 6 Policy Approaches” (DAPA) Program commenced in 2019 to design policy approaches under Article 6, with a significant potential to widen national ambition with carbon transactions beyond the usual project level, generating large-scale environmentally robust mitigation actions eligible for international bilateral and multilateral transactions as Internationally Transferred Mitigation Outcomes (ITMOs). This Program supports host countries in engaging in international carbon transactions by designing policy approaches for specific sectors that make high contributions to the countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions.

During an initial scoping phase, four countries, namely Indonesia, Morocco, Senegal, and Viet Nam were selected due to their strong mitigation commitment, their willingness to pilot policy approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, and their institutional readiness. Later in Indonesia, Morocco and Senegal, the implementation phase was oriented to completing the technical design of a policy-based transaction while supporting the government in decision-making processes based on a number of studies, including financial flows, private sector engagement studies, legal guidance analysis, among others. In 2024 and 2025, Benin, Jordan, Pakistan, and Zambia joined the portfolio with a similar, country-tailored work package that is currently ongoing.

In this context, GGGI is developing a Generation-Based Incentive (GBI) scheme underpinned by future revenues from the sale of ITMOs. The GBI seeks to ensure renewable energy project entities – largely independent power producers (IPPs) and the national grid operator – are entitled to carbon payments once an eligible renewable energy plant is connected to the national grid and mitigation outcomes are verified by an independent auditor. The GBI scheme is being designed so only additional renewable power plants – those that would not materialize without an incentive – will be eligible to participate. Enrolment by eligible renewable energy (RE) project developers into the GBI scheme would be voluntary, and all carbon payments would be made to participants, ex-post.

The objective of this assignment is to provide expert legal and governance advisory support through targeted knowledge exchange sessions. These sessions are to be conducted by an individual legal consultant (not a firm or company) and will seek to strengthen the institutional and regulatory frameworks needed for effective participation in international carbon markets under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. They must be designed to enhance national readiness for cooperative approaches and carbon trading by presenting international trends, best practices, and common challenges in implementing Article 6.

Activities and Scope of Work
The activities to be performed include:

Activity 1: Development of the session outline and materials
This activity involves the preparatory work required to design and structure the knowledge exchange sessions. It includes:

Needs Assessment (if applicable): Reviewing relevant background documents, stakeholder inputs, or previous session feedback to tailor the content to the audience's needs.
Session Outline Creation: Structuring the session into logical segments (e.g., introduction, core content, interactive components, conclusion), with clear learning objectives for each part.
Material Development: Preparing high-quality, engaging materials such as:
PowerPoint presentations
Handouts or reference documents
Case studies or exercises
Visual aids (e.g., charts, infographics)
Coordination and Review: Collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure alignment with objectives, and incorporating feedback into the final materials.
Activity 2: Delivery of the sessions and post-session reporting
This activity focuses on the effective facilitation of knowledge exchange sessions and the preparation of post-session documentation. It includes:

Session Facilitation: Leading the session(s) in a clear, professional, and interactive manner, using the prepared materials.
Audience Engagement: Encouraging participation through Q&A, group discussions, breakout activities, or live polling, depending on the format.
Time Management: Ensuring the session adheres to the scheduled duration while covering all key content.
Delivery of Post-Session Report: Summarizing key discussions, sharing relevant materials, and optionally collecting feedback to inform future improvements.
Scope of Work
The countries expected to be covered under this assignment are:

Africa: Benin, Morocco, Senegal, Zambia
Asia: Pakistan
Middle East and North Africa (MENA): Jordan
The modalities in which the activities may be performed are outlined below and will be determined in accordance with the host country's requirements:

Modality A: One-and-half day session, in-person
Modality B: Two-hour session, remote/virtual
The thematic areas for the knowledge exchange sessions are focused on contractual aspects and other legal issues that may impact or have implications for contracting for the sale and purchase of ITMOs under Article 6, as follows:

Function, purpose and sequencing of Bilateral Agreements, Term Sheets, and MOPAs
Key provisions and differences between Bilateral Agreements and who signs them
Purpose and structure of Term Sheets (key provisions, trade-offs, and risks)
Purpose and structure of MOPAs (key provisions, trade-offs, and risks
Differences between government-to-government and private actor-to-government transactions, including possible examples of how host countries and/or private sector sellers could deal with issues associated with obtaining Letters of Authorization (LoAs), possible revocations, non-performance of Corresponding Adjustments, and non-achievement of host country NDCs
General apportioning of liability and risk allocation with a view to level the playing field and ensure overall balance
Other issues that normally impact on contracting processes such as:
legal nature of mitigation outcomes and ITMOs,
title chain to ITMOs, including for more complex programmatic approaches and the role of aggregators
authority and legitimacy to sign agreements,
possible procurement aspects host countries should be mindful of (when the seller is the country or a publicly owned institution),
reporting under Article 6
benefit sharing (to the extent it has implications for non-forestry sectors)
complexities associated with programmatic approaches and the role of aggregators
In order to deliver the sessions required under these Terms of Reference, the Consultant shall work closely with the CFD to ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of relevant outputs. The Consultant will be based remotely but is expected to consult closely with GGGI’s CFD.

Deliverables and Payment Schedule
Deliverables
The Consultant will be responsible for delivering completed knowledge exchange sessions in accordance with one of the two defined modalities. Each deliverable must include the completion of Activities 1 and 2 as outlined in the Scope of Work, regardless of modality or location.

Deliverables may be conducted under either modality, across any of the countries listed in the Scope of Work. GGGI reserves the right to add or remove countries based on evolving needs. While an estimated 1 to 2 sessions per country are anticipated, the final number of sessions and participating countries will be determined by demand and logistical feasibility. Logistics (venue or virtual platform setup, participant invitation and registration, etc.) for these knowledge exchange sessions will be managed by GGGI.

All sessions must be delivered in English or French, depending on the needs and requests of the host governments. Presentation materials (e.g., PowerPoint slide decks) must adhere to GGGI’s formatting standards. Final outputs are to be submitted in electronic format. 

Payment Schedule
GGGI will make payments based on the unit cost of each completed knowledge exchange session, as outlined above. Payments will only be made for fully completed deliverables, verified against the Scope of Work and modality requirements. Total payments under this contract will not exceed the maximum contract value of USD 20,000. 

Additional Information on Travel
For each in-person workshop, GGGI will cover, outside of this contract, the following travel expenses:

One round-trip economy flight to/from the training location*
Lump-sum travel allowance for accommodation, meals, transportation and any other incidentals for one traveler based on the number of days calculated in line with GGGI Travel Rules.
Reimbursement for visa fees, if applicable
*In case the Consultant opts to pay for their own ticket, the reimbursable limit is determined by quotation provided by a GGGI-designated travel management company.

No advances will be given for travel, and travel expenses will be settled upon conclusion of each in-person workshop. The country-specific travel allowance daily rates will be shared in advance of the event.

Notes:

The Consultant must provide his/her own equipment to produce all deliverables.
The Consultant shall submit the session outline, slide decks, post-workshop report and survey, and minutes of the session in electronic version readable by Microsoft Office applications.
All outputs must be in English and French, when applicable.

Expertise required
Advanced degree (master's) relevant to climate law and policy.
Minimum fifteen (15) years of experience in carbon-related legislation and policy, with specific expertise related to host country legal and institutional frameworks.
Strong understanding of international carbon markets, including an understanding of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Experience delivering capacity-building training on legal and institutional frameworks for participation in international carbon markets.
Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills.
An excellent command of spoken and written English and French.
Ability to review, synthesize information, and produce high-quality products.
Ability to establish priorities in a time-sensitive environment and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Administrative information
Interested candidates must submit the following documents in English:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter, clearly addressing how the candidate meets the criteria outlined under the “Expertise Required” section
Sample materials (e.g., presentations, legal opinions, policy briefs) that demonstrate previous work related to carbon markets, and governance or legal frameworks
Evaluation and selection will be based on a panel review of the stated evaluation criteria. Please note the following:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for an interview.
GGGI does not cover interview-related expenses unless explicitly pre-authorized.
Reference checks will be conducted for candidates selected for interview. References must be able to provide substantive insights into the applicant’s past performance and professional capabilities.
All applications must be submitted via the GGGI website before the stated deadline. Late submissions will not be considered.
This assignment is for individual consultants only. Engagement through a consortium or firm is not permitted.
The selected consultant must have a bank account solely under their name. Payments cannot be made to accounts held by companies or other entities.