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Consultancy Level: 4

Consultancy Type: Deliverable

Daily rate for the Level: 200 

Application Deadline: Shown in the bottom of the page

General Information 

• Project Name: Core Budget Costa Rica 
• Consultancy Title: Individual Consultant –Technical Assistance to Strengthen the Capacity of the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica to Formulate and Structure Environmental and Climate Projects 
• Duty Station: San José, Costa Rica (at Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica) 
• Contract Duration: 16 November 2026 – 31 December 2026  
• Consultant Level: Level 4
• Total Fees: $4,000

Project Background

The Ministry of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica (MINAE), a founding member country of GGGI, seeks to translate its environmental and climate priorities into bankable projects. GGGI will provide technical assistance to MINAE departments to identify, formulate, and structure environmental and/or climate projects with potential access to international financing. 

The assistance will follow a learning-by-doing approach, engaging MINAE personnel directly. The methodologies and tools developed will underpin a proposal for a Technical Unit for Project Formulation and Structuring, in line with national requirements and those of potential financing institutions. 

Objective of the Assignment

GGGI seeks to engage a specialist in the formulation and structuring of international cooperation projects and financing operations with multilateral institutions. The consultant’s primary role will be to provide direct technical assistance to MINAE departments in developing environmental and climate initiatives with potential access to international financing. 

In parallel, the consultant will guide the design of the Technical Unit for Project Formulation and Structuring, involve designated Ministry personnel and transfer practical knowledge, methodologies, and tools. 

The overall objective is to formulate and structure projects with financing potential from international cooperation, multilateral loans, climate funds, and other public or private sources. Performance will be assessed primarily on the projects formulated and/or structured, with capacity strengthening and the design of the Technical Unit serving as complementary, cross-cutting results. 

Specific objectives 

• Identify, prioritize, formulate, and structure environmental and climate projects jointly with MINAE departments, in accordance with institutional priorities and financing requirements. 

• Prepare the technical, financial, and management documentation required to advance the formulation and structuring of selected initiatives. 

• Propose staff profiles, a functional structure, processes, and coordination arrangements for the future Technical Unit. 

• Transfer knowledge and tools to MINAE personnel through their direct involvement in project development, using a learning-by-doing approach. 

Supervision and coordination 

The consultant will work with MINAE departments under GGGI’s contractual supervision. MINAE will prioritize initiatives, designate institutional counterparts, and facilitate access to the required information. Periodic meetings with MINAE and GGGI will review progress, validate deliverables, and support knowledge transfer.

Scope of Work

• Project pipeline identification and prioritization. Review environmental and climate project ideas proposed by MINAE departments; assess their preliminary technical and financing potential; agree on priorities with MINAE and GGGI; prepare concept notes and a practical formulation work plan. 

• Project formulation. Work with designated MINAE counterparts to prepare and refine project documents, including rationale, objectives, expected results, activities, indicative budgets, implementation schedules, and potential financing sources, in accordance with the agreed level of project maturity. 

• Technical and financial structuring. Further develop selected proposals, including cost estimates, implementation and institutional arrangements, key risks, and documentation required by prospective development partners, climate funds, or multilateral financing institutions, as relevant and feasible within the assignment. 

• Institutional capacity development. Apply a learning-by-doing approach through joint drafting, technical working sessions, and practical transfer of project formulation tools to designated MINAE personnel. Propose the functional structure, staff profiles, workflows, and coordination arrangements for a future Technical Unit for Project Formulation and Structuring. 

Deliverables and Payment Schedule

Deliverables will be validated by MINAE in coordination with GGGI and must include relevant documents, editable files, and supporting materials. 

This assignment will be implemented under a fixed-price, deliverable-based Individual Consultant contract. . 

The consultant is expected to provide the equipment and software required to perform the assignment, unless otherwise agreed in writing. Any travel outside the duty station must be agreed in advance and authorized in accordance with applicable GGGI procedures; no travel costs are included unless separately approved. 

Deliverables must be submitted in editable formats, and ownership and use of work products will be governed by the applicable GGGI contract terms. 

Expertise required 

Education 

• Master’s degree in project management, planning, public administration, economics, engineering, international relations, environmental sciences, or a related field. 

Professional Experience 

• At least 5-8 years (preferred 7) of experience in the formulation and structuring of international cooperation projects, multilateral loans, climate finance, or other development financing instruments. 

• Demonstrated experience working with public sector institutions and knowledge of public planning and investment processes. 

• Experience working with multilateral development banks, climate funds, cooperation agencies, or international organizations. 

• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and transfer knowledge to multidisciplinary teams. 
• Leadership, strategic thinking, coordination skills, and excellent communication skills 

Functional and Corporate Competencies 

• Proactive approach and ability to identify practical solutions. 

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple stakeholders. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with multicultural and interdisciplinary teams. 

• Understanding of and commitment to MINAE’s and GGGI’s missions, visions, and values. 

• High standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. 

• Full professional proficiency in Spanish and professional working proficiency in English. 

Administrative Information

Interested consultants shall submit following documentation:

• Availability during the project period
• No conflict of interest arises while taking this assignment
• Application, Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English.
• Brief technical statement, supported by credentials and professional references, describing relevant experience and the proposed approach to the assignment.

Selection Process: 

Applications will be assessed against the minimum qualifications, relevant project formulation and structuring experience, technical competencies, and suitability for the assignment. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to an interview or asked to provide additional information. Interview-related expenses will not be reimbursed unless authorized in writing in advance by GGGI.

The application deadline will be specified in the vacancy announcement and interpreted in Korea Standard Time (KST). Late applications will not be considered. This Individual Consultant opportunity is open to individuals only; firms and consortia are not eligible. 

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.