Business Development Consultant
Remote | Remote - Based | Brazil
- Organization: GGGI - Global Green Growth Institute
- Location: Remote | Remote - Based | Brazil
- Grade: Individual Consultant 5
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Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Sustainable trade and development
- External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
- Sustainable Business Development
- Closing Date: 2025-06-28
Business Development Consultant
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Project: Development of Brazil's Forestry Institute's Climate Change Strategy and Subnational Adaptation Plans
Duty Station: Remote (with possible travel to Brazil, subject to project needs)
Contract Duration: 1st July 2025 – 31st December 2025
Number of Workdays Estimated: 100
Consultant Level: Level 5
Total Fees: 40,000
PROJECT BACKGROUND
In Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), GGGI has rapidly expanded its operations. A key priority for the LAC 2025 strategy is establishing a strong presence in Brazil, building on successful engagements with national institutions. This assignment supports this goal through direct collaboration with the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) and the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Family Agriculture (MDA), to integrate climate change into public planning instruments and scale up subnational adaptation actions.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Business Development Consultant will act as both Project Coordinator and Strategic Advisor, responsible for:
- Coordinating technical assistance to IBAMA and MDA.
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Providing substantive inputs and guidance in the development of:
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IBAMA’s institutional Climate Change Strategy.
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MDA’s Territorial Climate Adaptation Plans for Family Farming (CLIMAFs).
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Leading the development of a fundraising concept note to expand GGGI's engagement in Brazil.
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Facilitating inter-institutional coordination with primary stakeholders in Brazil.
The consultant will ensure outputs are delivered on time, within scope, and in close alignment with GGGI’s quality standards and Brazil’s institutional priorities.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE
| No. | Deliverable | Description | Due Date | Payment |
| 1 | Terms of Reference and Procurement Support | Finalized ToRs for local technical support (e.g., consultants or firms), aligned with IBAMA and MDA priorities, including inputs to procurement. | July 15, 2025 | 15% |
| 2 | Inception Report with Service Providers and Workplan | Detailed implementation workplan, stakeholder mapping, and calendar of deliverables; kickoff meetings with IBAMA and MDA. | August 31, 2025 | 15% |
| 3 | Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) | Two MoUs signed or agreed in principle with IBAMA and MDA, setting the basis for long-term partnership with GGGI. | September 30, 2025 | 20% |
| 4 | Mid-term Technical Report | Consolidated progress report summarizing advances in both IBAMA’s strategy and MDA’s adaptation plans, including stakeholder feedback. | October 31, 2025 | 15% |
| 5 | Concept Note | A high-quality, fundable concept note for follow-up work with IBAMA and MDA, validated with Brazilian counterparts and aligned with donor priorities. | November 30, 2025 | 15% |
| 6 | Final Report and Closure of Procurement Process |
Final narrative and technical report consolidating all deliverables and achievements, lessons learned, and a roadmap for GGGI’s continued engagement. The consultant will ensure that all deliverables, supporting evidence and invoices from service providers have been received and processed. |
December 15, 2025 | 20% |
EXPERTISE REQUIRED
Education:
- Advanced degree in climate policy, environmental science, public policy, sustainable development, or related field.
Professional Experience:
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Minimum 15 years of professional experience, with at least 10 in leading technical assistance programs in Latin America.
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Proven track record of developing institutional strategies and/or climate adaptation plans at national or subnational level.
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Demonstrated experience working with government institutions in Brazil, preferably with IBAMA, MDA, or equivalent.
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Experience in donor engagement and resource mobilization, including the development of project concept notes or proposals.
ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
- Selection method/process: competitive selection.
Date to close is 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.
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.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.