Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Opening: Mitigation Activity Idea Note Development and Refinement Consultant
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is hiring an individual consultant for the position of Mitigation Activity Idea Note (MAIN) Development and Refinement Consultant. This remote, deliverable-based consultancy plays a key role in advancing carbon trading initiatives under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement through GGGI's Carbon Transaction Facility (CTF).
Job Summary
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Job Title: Mitigation Activity Idea Note Development and Refinement Consultant
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Organization: Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)
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Job Reference: 100017004
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Location: Remote (Global)
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Contract Type: Individual Consultant (Deliverable-based)
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Contract Value: Fixed fee of $6,000 USD per completed MAIN (Maximum total contract value of $120,000 USD for up to 20 MAINs)
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End Date of Appointment: November 30, 2027
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Application Deadline: October 15, 2026 (Korean Standard Time / KST, UTC+9)
Key Responsibilities
Selected consultants will provide technical support to further develop, refine, and finalize assigned Mitigation Activity Idea Notes (MAINs) sourced through CTF origination channels. Key duties include:
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Gap Analysis & Workplans: Reviewing assigned MAINs against carbon crediting criteria, identifying technical/data gaps, checking for prior program registrations, and creating a concise workplan for each MAIN.
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Technical Refinement: Partnering with activity proponents to strengthen mitigation activity design, carbon accounting methodologies, baselines, additionality assessments, emission reduction calculations, and monitoring approaches.
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Article 6 & Alignment Check: Assessing alignment with host country NDCs, Article 6 authorization requirements, financial structures, implementation risks, and Safeguards/Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) policies.
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Documentation & Quality Control: Managing supporting documentation, consolidating refined MAIN content into prescribed templates, submitting deliverables for GGGI internal quality control, and addressing feedback through final approval.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Education: Advanced university degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Climate Policy, or a related discipline.
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Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in climate change mitigation, carbon markets, or mitigation project development.
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Technical Expertise: Demonstrated track record in carbon accounting, methodology selection, baseline development, and drafting carbon project documentation (e.g., MAINs, MADDs, or PDDs).
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Article 6 Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, host country authorization processes, and carbon crediting program requirements.
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Language & Writing: Exceptional analytical and technical writing skills in English.
How to Apply
Interested individual consultants must submit their application in English prior to the October 15, 2026 deadline (KST).
Required Submission Documents:
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Cover Letter
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Detailed CV
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Work sample(s) of MAINs, MADDs, PDDs, or comparable technical documents (redacted for confidentiality where necessary) showing clear individual contributions.
To view full details and apply directly, visit the official: >> GGGI Careers Vacancy Page.
