Subnational Gesi

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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.

GGGI has a unique in-country presence and prominent role as an independent, trusted advisor and strategic development partner embedded in Member and partner governments. This special arrangement or positioning enables GGGI to serve the role of an enabler and facilitator, providing policy advice and technical support in the development of green growth plans, policies and regulations, mobilization of green investments, implementation of green growth projects, and development of sub-national, national, regional capacities and knowledge.

The update for 2026-2030 has streamlined Strategy 2030’s architecture to focus on six Key Priorities that align with GGGI’s vision of a low-carbon, resilient world of inclusive and sustainable growth. The six key priorities are:

- Climate and Green Growth Policy Frameworks Strengthened;
- Sustainable and Innovative Finance Mobilized;
- Institutional and Human Capacity Enhanced;
- Green Technologies and Solutions Deployed;
- Climate and Green Growth Thought Leadership Advanced;
- Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advanced.

Additionally, four Themes guide GGGI’s work in country, addressing systemic change needed to deliver green growth: Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions; Adaptive, Resilient Landscapes and Oceans; Sustainable Agri-Food Systems; Green, Resilient and Circular Cities and Infrastructure.

GGGI works as a trusted advisor for the Government of Colombia (GoC) and key stakeholders to allow the country to address strategic commitments that contribute to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Here, GGGI partners with donor countries, multilateral institutions, government agencies and the private sector to deliver a diverse portfolio of programs through an integrated evidence-based green growth planning and implementation approach, aligned with national and subnational priorities.

Over the past 12 years, GGGI has accompanied government agencies at the national and subnational level. This support has focused on mainstreaming green growth by facilitating the creation and implementation of public policy. GGGI has also supported the development and financial structuring of bankable projects and financial instruments, while improving capacity and knowledge development. GGGI also serves the role of an enabler and facilitator of Colombia’s just transition into a low-carbon economy. It contributes by generating green jobs, promoting nature-based tourism and forest economy, and scaling up renewable energy. GGGI also fosters climate-smart agricultural production models and halts deforestation, while advocating sustainable development and mobilizing climate finance.

In 2026, thanks to the Government of Canada, GGGI will begin implementing a project in the department of Cesar that seeks to promote the transition from a mining-based economy to one focused on ecosystem-based solutions with the aim of promoting the proper use of nature, the adoption of adaptation measures, and the generation of income opportunities, especially for women and youth in the region.

To ensure its proper implementation, GGGI is seeking a person based in the department of Cesar, ideally in Valledupar, to coordinate the project at the subnational level and ensure the proper execution of the gender equity and social inclusion (GESI) strategy and the identification and implementation of ecosystem-based solutions for adaptation, both in policy instruments and by the private sector.

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As part of the Canada-funded project “Gender-Responsive Ecosystem-Based Adaptation” the Subnational GESI and Climate Adaptation Associate will support all aspects related to the inclusion of GESI aspects and ecosystem-based solutions for adaptation within local planning tools; the identification of potential beneficiaries and local partners; facilitating the adequate participation of the local community in policy development; and supporting all information gathering required for the development of reports to donors and partners.

Under the supervision of the Climate Adaptation Senior Officer, the Associate will be responsible for inter-institutional coordination in the region, supporting the subnational government and the local environmental authority requirements with the aim of maintaining good relations and ensuring the appropriate involvement of local actors in the development of the project.

**PURPOSE**:
The primary objective of this position is to support the inclusion, adoption, and monitoring of aspects related to GESI and climate adaptation within Cesar's policy and planni