Job Description

PURPOSE
The Senior Program Analyst is a full-time position to be based in GGGI Dubai Office in MOCCAE- has a dual role. First, at the UAE Country Program level, the Senior Program Analyst will be responsible for the delivery of analytical and technical inputs in various work streams within the UAE Country Program through rigid quality control. The workstreams include but are not limited to the areas of climate transparency e.g. greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation through establishing robust MRV systems and carbon pricing approaches in line with Article 6 of Paris Agreement, air quality, and climate economy. The Senior Program Analyst will be responsible for implementing projects under these themes, providing high-level technical oversight, ensuring the quality and relevance of all outputs. This includes offering substantive input and review on project deliverables, identifying areas for improvement, and seizing opportunities for innovation and impact. As a technical expert on these workstreams, the Senior Program Analyst will serve as the key resource person within the team, ensuring alignment with GGGI's quality standards and strategic goals. The role will involve collaborating with a team of staff and/or consultants to execute tasks effectively and deliver high-impact results.
Second, at the MENA Regional level, the Senior Analyst will play a crucial role in the implementation of flagship initiatives. While the bulk of the time is allocated to the UAE Country Program as outlined above, the position will also include providing technical support and coordinate the implementation of GGGI's flagship initiative, "Scaling Agriculture and Food Systems for Economic Development" (SAFE). The Senior Program Analyst will work the RO-MENA, the Core Team, Working Groups, and the Task Force to efficiently coordinate efforts related to the project's implementation, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and timely delivery of key milestones.
ENGAGEMENT

• In coordination with the staff of GGGI UAE Office, the role will entail implementing projects under the workstreams highlighted above to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Will serve as a versatile focal point that can provide technical contributions to various work streams through broad knowledge and experience in multiple thematic areas.
• Will collaborate with other country teams, units and divisions of GGGI on identified joint activity opportunities to ensure integrated delivery as One GGGI.
• Will work closely with government partners in helping to implement the projects, recognizing the importance of government buy-in and ownership in the implementation of all activities through collaboration and program integration.
• Will work closely with the CR in advancing RM efforts through establishing and strengthening partnerships, and contributing to advancing resource mobilization efforts.
• Will work with the MENA RO , the Core Team, Working Groups, and the Task Force to support the coordination efforts under the SAFE Initiative, identification and fostering of new partnerships with technical and resource partners, facilitation of stakeholder dialogues both internally and externally, and maintaining close communication with team members.

DELIVERY
The Senior Program Analyst who will report to the UAE Country Representative while working with staff, consultants, and government counterparts - shall perform the following tasks:

• Implement projects under the above workstreams carried out by the GGGI UAE and as assigned by the CR. Ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs in collaboration with staff and consultants.
• Assist the CR and coordinate with the Finance and Corporate Services Officer in overall project monitoring and reporting requirements, including log-frame and GO reporting under GGGI rules and monitoring and results reporting underfunding entity's rules and requirements.
• Assist the CR in maintaining good working relationships with government stakeholders, especially relevant units at MOCCAE and EAD.
• Proactively develop and maintain working relationships with relevant local stakeholders in relation to the delivery of the Program's objectives.
• Guarantee highest levels of quality assurance of analytical outputs from the relevant workstreams- and others if assigned by the CR- by carrying out technical review and providing inputs to different work streams.
• Provide technical advisory support to government partners around policy issues on green growth and sustainable development in line with national development priorities and international best practices.
• Contribute to advancing the thought leadership agenda of GGGI in UAE and beyond by delivering capacity building, developing knowledge products, policy briefs, and thought pieces that cover diverse issues and themes.
• Support the development of country engagement strategy (Country Planning Framework), green growth indicators, tools and methodologies in line with GGGI Strategy 2030.
• Contribute to the development of GGGI's work program and budget, monitoring and evaluation, learning and development, and strategy.
• Support the coordination efforts for the preparation and successful implementation of the SAFE Initiative work plan, ensuring alignment with priority workstreams and deliverables, ensuring effectiveness of program delivery, recommending improvements to meet long-term outcomes, and managing the SAFE Core Team coordination meetings.

REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS

• An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Engineering, Economics, Climate Change/Sustainable Development, Public Administration, Management, International Development or any discipline related to the assignment. Relevant professional experience may be considered to supplement educational degree.
• Minimum 9 years of professional experience in the above fields; with at least 5 years of international experience; with at least 3 years of experience in the UAE.
• Minimum 2 years of international experience
• Public policy or project management specialization and experience.
• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of GGGI's Strategic Outcomes.
• Knowledge of global issues and initiatives in the area of climate change, green growth, sustainable development; etc.
• Knowledge of the methodologies for emissions inventories, including IPCC Guidelines and/or the EMEP/EEA air pollutant emission inventory guidebook is desirable.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding and experience in climate reporting in accordance with Article 13 of the Paris Agreement, establishing climate tracking and reporting systems.
• Understanding of financing mechanisms for projects and experience in market assessments and cost/benefit analysis, resource mobilization will be a plus.
• Experience in government relations, donor engagement, and public-private partnerships particularly in the UAE.
• Exceptional project management skills. Project management certification (PMP, CDPM or any other globally recognized certification) is an advantage.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; proficiency in Arabic is an asset.

FUNCTIONAL

• Strategic thinking with a proven project delivery experience, i.e. managing the delivery of results on budget and time;
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work under pressure and to establish and maintain effective work relationships with people of different backgrounds;
• Experience in data analysis, research, and application of quantitative/qualitative assessment.
• Experience in developing countries context, preferably on policy consultation and project development.
• Experience in fund raising and resource mobilization.
• Promote a collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Provide technical guidance and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrated experience in building, nurturing and sustaining multi-stakeholder partnerships including national, sub-national and regional government.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI's mission, vision, and values.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect, and partnership.
• Excel at problem solving, ask questions, seek support when needed, and easily share information/knowledge with others internally and externally.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport, and resolve conflict easily.
• Strong ability to work independently and/or remotely, while maintaining productivity.
• Excellent in English with strong oral and written communication skills; including public speaking.
• Proficiency in Arabic (spoken and written) is considered an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The Senior Officer is a X9 grade level in GGGI's international salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Rules on GGGI's website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance that covers dental and vision. The initial appointment is for 12 months, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. 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 commitments and personal and family commitments, thus ensuring high performance, long-term productivity and well-being of Staff members.
For more information on GGGI's terms and conditions (allowances, health care, education etc.) please familiarize yourself with GGGI's Rules and Regulations that can be found here: https://gggi.org/policy-documents/.
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.