The Green Grids Initiative (GGI) GGI is tackling one of the most important, complex and challenging problems facing the planet today – accelerating the construction of the new grid infrastructure needed for a world powered by renewable energy. We are looking for an experienced external consultant to drive a new ambitious phase of delivery and growth for the initiative. GGI has been given a mandate by the COP30 Presidency Brazil and the Climate High Level Champions, to drive forward coordination and collaboration across grids initiatives globally.
About the consultancy:
GGI is a global ecosystem bringing together policymakers, politicians, financiers, investors, operators, academics and innovators to accelerate the transition to net zero by driving action on the development and financing of green grids and interconnectors. As we say, “There is no transition without transmission.”
This consultancy opportunity working with GGI collaborative partners and wider network of stakeholders with a strong commitment to the green energy transition to drive global systems change. The consultant will work with a small leadership team, particularly with the Head of Secretariat, to drive delivery across the GGI team.
This consultancy is for up to 220 days (self-employment), for a period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 This is a remote role, it supports flexible work arrangements and might involve international travel.
Activities and Deliverables
- Act as the operations focal point to drive day-to-day execution of the GGI strategic vision and work plan.
- Coordinate activities across stakeholder teams to ensure operations are aligned and efficient.
- Work with the Head of Secretariat and Advisory Board on strategic forward planning.
- Set up structures for effective stakeholder management and drive growth of the ecosystem.
- Liaise with the Programme Support team to ensure appropriate governance and project progress reporting.
- Facilitate high-level representation for stakeholder engagements.
- Support the Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) aspect of the project.
You should have:
- 8+ years of professional experience or equivalent
- Strong skills in operations, coordination, and programme management
- Proven network and project management capabilities
- Exceptional understanding of complex systems, the ability to manage a wide array of stakeholders concurrently, and the ability to draw on our ecosystem’s capabilities to drive delivery
- Ability to work with the Leadership Team to secure additional funding and manage forward planning as the organisation scales up
- A “can do” attitude and be comfortable working with ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience in climate policy, public policy, energy systems or green investment. This is a benefit, but not essential.
Expressions of Interest
To express interest in this external consultancy opportunity, please email the following document to Julio Ortiz Diaz on j.a.ortiz-diaz@lboro.ac.uk:
- A CV clearly outlining your relevant professional experience
- A supporting statement outlining your suitability for this position
- A formal statement confirming that you will obtain professional indemnity and liability insurance policy (this is a mandatory requirement of this engagement)
Expression of interest deadline: Mid-day (12.00) on 30 March 2026.