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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. 

 

Based in Seoul, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of economic growth known as "green growth" which targets key aspects of economic performance such as poverty reduction and job creation, as well as social inclusion and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies and bankable projects that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and the private sector to help build economies that achieve strong growth and are less carbon intensive, more resilient to climate change, and more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources.

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 signatory countries (and private sector entities authorized by these countries) to engage in international carbon transactions. The Carbon Finance Department (CFD) of GGGI is a global leader in Article 6 international carbon trading technical assistance, implementing several programs since 2019 related to preparing and supporting countries in trading, opening up international carbon markets. The resultant flow of transactions is envisaged to build a robust and reliable global price for carbon, something many areas of the private sector have long called for as a way to motivate the transformational change needed to achieve the ambitious goals of Paris.

The Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF), launched in October 2024, one of the primary mechanisms through GGGI supports its member and partner countries to achieve readiness to engage in the international carbon markets established under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The CTF is a collection of single and multi-donor funds that cover the full spectrum of Article 6 cooperation – from readiness to transactions of internationally transferred mitigation outcomes (ITMOs). As of May 2025, GGGI serves as fund manager for three funds, including the multi-donor “Readiness Facility,” a fund which targets four key strategic readiness outcomes: (1) Awareness raising and capacity building; (2) Article 6 governance framework development; (3) Mitigation activity (project) origination; and (4) Multi-directional knowledge exchange. serves as fund manager for CTF.

To achieve Outcome 3 “Mitigation activity origination” and build a strong pipeline of high-quality Article 6 mitigation activities, the CTF Readiness Facility implements both in-country readiness projects and through global projects. In-country origination activities include issuing national calls for expressions of interest, engagement with and capacity building of private sector project developers, screening of public investment pipelines, and more. These projects are managed by teams based in GGGI country offices globally. At the global level, the Global Incubator for Article 6 Mitigation Activities project is the flagship initiative of the CTF Readiness Facility. The Incubator supports the design and advancement of both early-stage mitigation activities and more developed mitigation activity idea noes (MAINs) that can access carbon finance through cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. The Incubator provides targeted technical assistance, capacity building, and a structured matchmaking process aimed at creating the best possible conditions for successful channeling of carbon finance to mitigation activities in GGGI Member and partner countries.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Coordinator will play a central role in the Global Incubator for Article 6 Mitigation Activities project, and a key role in the matchmaking process for the CTF Readiness Facility, ensuring that the complex processes for sourcing, reviewing, and developing mitigation activity ideas and MAINs (Mitigation Activity Idea Notes) as well as matchmaking with CTF carbon funds run smoothly and transparently. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Coordinator will manage day-to-day interactions with project proponents, internal experts, external consultants, and carbon fund managers. They will be responsible for coordinating proposal screening, longlisting and shortlisting processes, scheduling reviews, and managing communications with all stakeholders. By sustaining the integrity and efficiency of these processes, the Coordinator ensures that activity proponents receive timely feedback and support, that consultants are mobilized effectively, and that the matchmaking process with carbon funds is delivered to high standards. This role is critical for sustaining the operational backbone of the Incubator, enabling senior staff to focus on technical quality and strategic guidance.

 

PURPOSE

The Project Coordinator applies basic project management concepts to support the smooth delivery of the Global Incubator’s processes and to the overall process of matchmaking taking place under the Readiness Facility’s projects. The role contributes substantively by:

• Supporting the establishment of a project intake system for proposals received from external parties (project/mitigation activity proponents)
• Ensuring the proposal intake system and processes are functional, well-documented, and user-friendly for proponents, and that opportunities to achieve greater efficiency are continuously considered and incorporated.
• Supporting the organization and scheduling of periodic review cycles for longlisting and shortlisting proposals, as required by the project.
• Maintaining structured and timely communications with project proponents, ensuring they receive clear instructions, feedback, and updates.
• Assisting in coordinating deployment of technical assistance, including scheduling consultations with project proponents and internal experts, defining technical assistance support to be provided and tracking deliverables.
• Supporting the preparation of documentation and information flow for the matchmaking process with carbon funds, for both the Global Incubator and other in-country projects.
• Regularly identify risks and potential issues or bottlenecks in the matchmaking process, and work with the Senior Officer, Head of Readiness and other key staff and stakeholder to create and test solutions.

This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep multiple process streams aligned and on schedule. The Coordinator’s contribution lies in sustaining process integrity, transparency, and consistency, while ensuring that senior colleagues and technical experts can focus on technical evaluation and quality assurance.

 

ENGAGEMENT

The Project Coordinator reports to the Senior Officer, Carbon Project Development. They acquire and manage information flows that are critical to the Incubator’s success and to the overall matchmaking function of the CTF Readiness Facility. This includes:

• Compiling and maintaining accurate records of all incoming proposals, review outcomes, and technical assistance provided.
• Serving as the primary contact point for proponents, ensuring inquiries are responded to promptly and clearly.
• Coordinating communications between proponents, consultants, and internal experts, ensuring expectations are aligned and deliverables tracked.
• Summarizing data and producing progress updates for the Project Manager and Readiness Facility Manager.
• Working closely with the Project Manager to ensure that all process steps (proposal screening, MAIN drafting, matchmaking preparation) are supported by accurate information and clear communications.

While not a technical lead, the Coordinator plays a trusted liaison role that maintains confidence in the Incubator process among external stakeholders, while providing reliable operational support internally.

DELIVERY

The Project Coordinator ensures that all incubator cycles (calls for proposals, quarterly reviews, MAIN development support, matchmaking rounds) are implemented on schedule, and to a high standard. The Project Coordinator also ensures that matchmaking for non-incubator projects follows the process outlined in the Readiness Facility Operational Guidelines. Specific responsibilities include:

• Managing the digital interface for proposal submissions, ensuring data accuracy, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinating the quarterly longlisting and shortlisting reviews, scheduling meetings, compiling documentation, and communicating results to proponents.
• Overseeing communications with proponents at every stage, ensuring they understand criteria, timelines, and next steps.
• Supporting the mobilization and coordination of external experts and consultants to deliver pre-feasibility studies, training sessions, and drafting support.
• Managing process steps for MAIN quality control and preparing documents for circulation to carbon funds.
• Coordinating communications during matchmaking, including scheduling, clarifying questions from buyers, and supporting indicative offer processes.
• Documenting lessons learned from each review and matchmaking cycle to strengthen subsequent rounds.
• Supporting risk management by tracking bottlenecks, flagging delays, and ensuring timely adjustments to the process.

Success in this role will be measured by the efficiency and transparency of process cycles, the quality and timeliness of communications with proponents and partners, and the overall smooth delivery of the Incubator’s pipeline targets.

 

REQUIREMENTS 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, environmental policy, economics, finance, business administration, or a related field (Master’s desirable).
• 4-6 years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination or management, ideally in climate change, carbon markets, or international development.
• Experience managing multi-stakeholder processes, including communications with governments, private sector, and consultants.
• Familiarity with Article 6, carbon markets, or climate finance processes an advantage.
• Professional fluency in English; knowledge of other languages (e.g., French, Spanish) desirable.

 

FUNCTIONAL

• Strong organizational skills, with proven ability to coordinate complex review cycles and keep multiple workstreams on track.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with sensitivity to cultural and political contexts.
• Ability to maintain structured, transparent, and timely communications with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, reporting, and documentation.
• Comfortable using digital platforms for proposal intake, tracking, and reporting.
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure consistency in applying review criteria and processes.

CORPORATE

• Integrity: Upholds fairness, transparency, and accountability in managing proposal cycles.
• Excellence: Ensures processes are delivered to the highest standard of timeliness and reliability.
• Transformation: Supports innovation in sourcing and developing Article 6 mitigation activities.
• Sustainability: Ensures the incubator’s processes contribute to building long-term trust and pipelines.
• Inclusiveness: Facilitates equitable access for diverse proponents across geographies and sectors.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Officer, Mitigation Activity Development and Matchmaking is an X8 National grade level under GGGI’s salary scale, with a starting salary of USD 70,140. Determination of base salary is subject to candidate's experience, academic background and internal equity. GGGI provides 15% of base salary towards retirement plan/long-term savings, 27 days of annual leave, and private health insurance that covers dental and vision.

GGGI is committed to providing a work environment that is sufficiently flexible to accommodate diverse life-cycle challenges and assist Staff members to achieve a better balance between work and personal/family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity, and well-being of Staff members.