Job Description

DEADLINE EXTENDED

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 a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world, building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to climate change.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Second Call for Project Concept notes attracted concept notes for several projects in peatland areas, including one from the Peatland and Mangrove Restoration Agency (Badan Restorasi Gambut dan Mangrove/BRGM) on “Green Peatland Economy” and two others from NGO proponents. To have higher impact and a greater chance of successful funding by GCF, the NDA and BRGM decided these project ideas should be bundled and revised to form a strategic program to ensure long term sustainable peatland management involving multi-faceted stakeholders nationally and in two targeted landscapes. A new concept note reflecting such a programmatic approach therefore needs to be developed to achieve large-scale impact and address existing policy and investment barriers to sustainable peatland management and restoration with an approach that meets GCF funding criteria for a medium-sized or large project.

The development of the new Green Peatland Economy concept note will start in July 2021, with the expected final concept note to be completed by October 2021. A National Facilitator will be hired in parallel with the Concept Note Writer. The process of concept note development will involve a facilitated dialogue process among BRGM, the NDA, project proponents, and other related key stakeholders, which will be facilitated by the National Facilitator.

Location Indonesia City Jakarta Contract Type Individual Consultant (Deliverable) Grade Individual Consultant 5 Salary scale Individual Consultant Scale Contract Duration 3 months Date to close (KST) 16/09/2021 Job Reference 100005356

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 Green Peatland Economy Program coordinated by BRGM. The program is expected to have national activities dealing with policy, planning, and investment as well as activities in two large (ca. 1Mha) peatland landscapes in Kalimantan and Sumatra. An Accredited Entity (AE) has not yet been selected. The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and duties:

1. Present an overall approach to the concept note (CN) preparation at a kick-off meeting with the NDA GCF Indonesia, GGGI, BRGM (and other project proponents) to establish a common understanding of the scope of work, approach and timeline.

2. Conduct a review and analysis of the three draft CNs prepared by BRGM and the two NGOs and one concept from GGGI[1] to identify how they can be aligned into one integrated program within the framework of BRGM’s “Green Peatland Economy."

3. Provide recommendations to enhance results of discussions facilitated by the National Facilitator on the following CN elements:

• Theory of Change to be used for the project;

• Outcomes, outputs, activities, and indicators for the project based on the integrated framework for of the Green Peatland Economy Program;

• Project structure, including a coordination mechanism between to facilitate coordination among the relevant ministries and provinces, the project proponents and executing entities, and the (potential) Accredited Entity (AE) to be selected by BRGM and the NDA;

4. Develop a high-quality concept note, ready for submission to GCF, for the Green Peatland Economy Program in accordance with the GCF latest 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 six GCF Investment Criteria;

• High quality of project logframe, with well-defined indicators, targets, inputs, and outputs;

• Appropriate implementation arrangements for project proponents, national and subnational government agencies, and other stakeholders including local communities in the target landscapes;

• Initial risk analysis and risk mitigation measures for the project concept note.

5. Conduct a gap analysis to identify the need and make a costed work plan for further studies and work activities to develop a full project funding proposal for the GCF, for example, baseline assessments, safeguard assessment and mitigation plans and/or market analysis.

6. Support completion of the Project Preparation Facility (PPF) application form based on the gap analysis conducted, which includes proposed budget;

7. Prepare high-quality presentations about the concept note;

8. Develop and maintain active coordination, on a daily basis with GGGI and, through GGGI’s auspices, with BRGM, the AE (once one has been designated), project proponents, and the NDA.

The Green Peatland Economy concept note will require fine-tuning of climate rationale and context, refining program outcomes and activities as well as finalizing the Theory of Change and log frame that address the six GCF investment criteria, all of which are expected to be facilitated and improved by the Consultant with desk research and consultation.

The Consultant will report to the GGGI Green Investment Specialist.

Expected deliverable, delivery timeline, and payment schedule are as follow:

No.

Deliverable

Payment Terms

Percentage of

Maximum Amount

1

Draft Theory of Change and project structure for the new concept note.

4 weeks after signing contract

15% (USD 3,022)

2

Draft concept note with the following recommendations:

• Proposed components and activities for the log frame of the new concept note;
• Proposed program structure, including coordination mechanism between the relevant ministries, the executing entities, and the AE.

8 weeks after signing contract

25%

(USD 5,038)

3

Final GCF Concept Note on the Green Peatland Economy Program.

12 weeks after signing contract

60%

(USD 12,090)

4

Powerpoint presentation on the Green Peatland Economy Program.

5

Gap Analysis Report providing recommendations for follow-up studies required, including proposed budget to develop the Green Peatland Economy Program GCF funding proposal, which will be included in the PPF application form.

• Total Fee: Up to USD 20,150 depending on candidate credentials

GGGI anticipates that the Consultant will perform the work virtually due to travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the Consultant must have access to suitable facilities and equipment for internet-based communication.

Note: The consultant is to provide his/her own equipment and expendable supplies to produce all deliverables.

[1] GGGI concept note titled “Upscaling Climate Change Mitigation in Indonesia’s Peatlands” aims to upscale commercially viable, locally managed solutions in the target landscape and engage national and regional policymakers, investors, and others.

EXPERTISE REQUIRED

• Masters degree or higher, in forestry, environmental studies, natural resources management, development studies, or relevant fields;
• At least 8 years of experience working and/or doing research in topics such as climate change projects financing, peatland management, peatland restoration, and climate change financing and project designing in developing countries;
• Extensive knowledge of the implementation of peatland management projects in Indonesia or other relevant countries;
• 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 and adaptation projects, specifically oriented towards obtaining (international) donor funding;
• Solid English reporting and writing abilities;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

S/he 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): Masters degree or higher, in forestry, environmental studies, natural resources management, development studies, or relevant fields.

• Experience (35 points): At least 8 years of experience working and/or doing research in topics such as climate change projects financing, peatland management, peatland restoration, and climate change financing and project designing in developing countries; S/he must demonstrate proven experience in developing concept notes/proposals for climate projects financing to donors, preferably to GCF. S/he must have experiences in the design and development of climate change mitigation and adaptation projects, specifically oriented towards obtaining (international) donor funding.

• Technical Knowledge (35 points): The incumbent must have extensive knowledge of the implementation of peatland management projects in Indonesia or other relevant countries and solid understanding of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and GCF investment criteria.

• Individual Competency (20 points): Incumbent should have solid English reporting and writing abilities. S/he must demonstrate strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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 fort in the solicitation.

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

Interested candidates should send the above information directly in the link https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/

All application submitted by GGGI website, must be in GGGI Seoul, no later than the Date to Close, 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.

Applicable Income Tax:

Value Added Tax clarification

Individual consultant without Indonesian tax ID: In accordance to Directorate General Taxation number SE-145/PJ/2010 VAT is applicable on foreign services rendered by international entities not registered in Indonesia are subject to 10% VAT.

Withholding tax on foreign services rendered/withholding tax Art 26

Payment of royalties, interest, and service fees by resident taxpayer to a non-resident taxpayer are subject to 20% withholding tax Art 26. However, if the payment is made to a resident of a country with which Indonesia has signed a tax treaty, the withholding (WHT) may be reduced or exempted. Nonresident taxpayer should get the DGT1 form certified by their country of residence tax authority to be exempted from WHT. Please visit the following sites to download the DGT1 form. (http://www.pajak.go.id/content/formulir/10198/form-dgt-1)

Withholding tax on local purchase of goods and services

Payments of certain types of income paid to resident taxpayers are subject to withholding Art 23 at a rate of 15% (for dividend interest royalties) and 2% (rental of asset, other than land and building [which is subject to final tax Art4(2)] and services such as technical, management, consulting services, etc.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.