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. 

Position Grade: G8

Position Scale: Country Scale 

End date of appointment: 36 months

Salary: For G8KR, salary will be between USD 70,140 - 98,196

Application Deadline: Shown at the bottom of the page

The Strategy, Results and Global Initiatives Department is part of the Executive Director Office (EDO). Together with the Department of Partnerships, Governance and Communications and the Department of Delivery, the EDO Directorate supports the Executive Director (ED) in governance, partnerships, strategy, results, change management, communications, advisory services, delivery support, monitoring, and evaluation. The EDO Directorate supports GGGI’s overall strategic vision while helping the ED develop and maintain relationships with Members and partners, mobilize resources, and strengthen GGGI’s role as a global voice for green growth.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Hydrogen & Industrial Decarbonization Officer will contribute to advancing GGGI’s work on hydrogen-based industrial decarbonization, supporting the transition of hard-to-abate industries toward low-carbon and climate-resilient growth. The position will focus on supporting the identification and developing projects and programs that leverage hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels, alongside complementary low-carbon technologies and solutions, to decarbonize industrial value chains, including green steel, green chemicals, sustainable mobility, green energy, and other emerging industrial applications.

Based at GGGI’s Seoul headquarters, under the guidance of the Deputy Director, Global Initiatives, Hydrogen & Transport Lead, the Officer will work closely with country teams, governments, development partners, financial institutions, research organizations, and private sector stakeholders to contribute to the development of  bankable project pipelines, mobilize funding, and support project implementation. The Officer will also participate in the development of knowledge products, technical assessments, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to strengthen GGGI’s thought leadership and facilitate international cooperation on hydrogen-based industrial transformation.

PURPOSE

The position holder will:

• Support the identification, development, and implementation of programs and projects that apply hydrogen and related low-carbon solutions to industrial decarbonization, particularly in hard-to-abate sectors.
• Undertake project development activities, including opportunity identification, preliminary feasibility assessments, project concept preparation, and the development of project pipelines.
• Contribute to resource mobilization by preparing funding proposals and supporting engagement with development partners, climate funds, financial institutions, and private sector investors.
• Provide technical and policy inputs to GGGI country programs and government counterparts on hydrogen strategies, industrial decarbonization pathways, enabling policies, and project development.
• Prepare technical studies, policy briefs, case studies, and other knowledge products on hydrogen-based industrial decarbonization and related low-carbon industrial solutions.
• Coordinate knowledge-sharing, capacity-building, and international cooperation activities to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote scalable industrial decarbonization solutions.

ENGAGEMENT

The position holder will:

• Build and maintain working relationships with governments, industry associations, private companies, development partners, financial institutions, research institutions, and other stakeholders involved in hydrogen and industrial decarbonization.
• Collaborate with GGGI country teams to identify country needs, explore project opportunities, support partnerships development, and support the integration of industrial decarbonization priorities into country programs.
• Facilitate public–private partnerships by connecting relevant government agencies, technology providers, industrial off-takers, infrastructure developers, and financiers.
• Coordinate with relevant GGGI teams and external experts to support cross-country initiatives and multi-stakeholder collaboration on hydrogen and industrial decarbonization.
• Participate in relevant international forums, technical working groups, conferences, and knowledge networks, representing GGGI as appropriate.
• Organize and facilitate knowledge-sharing events, technical workshops, stakeholder consultations, and international cooperation activities.
• Collaborate with communications and knowledge management colleagues to disseminate project results, policy insights, and lessons learned to GGGI Members and external stakeholders.

DELIVERY

The position holder will:

• Support the identification and development of project opportunities in hydrogen-based industrial decarbonization, translating country priorities and private sector needs into project concepts and implementation plans.
• Contribute to the development of project pipelines across priority areas, including green steel, green chemicals and hydrogen-derived fuels, sustainable mobility, green energy, and emerging low-carbon industrial applications.
• Prepare project proposals, concept notes, feasibility and pre-feasibility assessments, terms of reference, and other project development documents.
• Support resource mobilization by preparing funding applications and engaging with development partners, climate finance mechanisms, and potential investors in coordination with relevant GGGI teams.
• Undertake technical and policy analysis on hydrogen value chains, industrial decarbonization pathways, enabling regulatory frameworks, technology options, infrastructure requirements, market development, and investment opportunities.
• Prepare substantive knowledge products, including working papers, policy briefs, technical reports, country case studies, and contributions to flagship publications on hydrogen-based industrial decarbonization.
• Coordinate and deliver knowledge-sharing and capacity-building activities, including international workshops, expert dialogues, technical training, and cross-country exchanges.
• Support project implementation, monitoring, and quality assurance, ensuring the timely delivery of outputs and documenting results and lessons learned.
• Monitor relevant policy developments, technologies, market trends, and investment opportunities to inform project development and GGGI’s work on hydrogen and industrial decarbonization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in engineering, energy, environmental science, industrial technology, economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in hydrogen, industrial decarbonization, energy transition, clean technology, or related sustainable development projects, preferably in developing or emerging economies.
• Knowledge of hydrogen technologies and value chains, industrial decarbonization pathways, and low-carbon industrial applications is an advantage.
• Experience in project development, technical or policy analysis, preparation of project proposals, or development of knowledge products is desirable.
• Experience working with governments, development partners, research institutions, or private sector stakeholders is an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an asset.

FUNCTIONAL

• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical and policy analysis into practical project opportunities.
• Project development and coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver quality outputs within established timelines.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports, policy briefs, project proposals, and presentations.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with government, industry, development partners, and technical experts.
• Ability to contribute to resource mobilization and investment-oriented project development.
• Ability to organize workshops, facilitate knowledge-sharing activities, and communicate technical issues to diverse audiences.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and interpersonal skills in a multicultural and multidisciplinary working environment.

CORPORATE

• Commitment to GGGI’s mission, vision, and values.
• Appreciation of diversity and collaborative work culture.
• Accountability and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn, share knowledge, and contribute to thought leadership.

Work Condition: 

This is a G8 grade level in GGGI's Korean national salary scale, details of which can be found in the GGGI Staff Regulations on GGGI’s website. In addition, GGGI provides 27 days of annual leave, flexible work arrangements and contribution towards private health insurance.   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.