Senior Green Entrepreneurship & Accelerator Program Officer

About the role

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is seeking a Senior Green Entrepreneurship & Accelerator Program Officer to lead the Bioeconomy Businesses Accelerator under the ARISE Program in Dhofar, Oman. Reporting to the ARISE Program Lead, the officer will drive the scaling of green startups and support government capacity building for Sustainable Special Economic Zones.

Key responsibilities

• Design, launch and manage the Bioeconomy Businesses Accelerator to support at least 1,000 green startups, micro‑businesses and SMEs.
• Provide technical assistance to entrepreneurs, including access to micro‑credits and incubation services.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Capacity Building Plan for government stakeholders overseeing SSEZ governance.
• Offer strategic guidance for the establishment and operation of the Oman Authority/Agency for SSEZ Implementation and Support (OASIS).
• Coordinate with private‑sector innovators and public‑sector agencies to align policies, frameworks and implementation capacities.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in green enterprise scaling and institutional capacity building.
• Proven ability to bridge private‑sector innovation with public‑sector coordination.
• Strong understanding of bioeconomy, nature‑based solutions and sustainable economic development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Technical expertise in green entrepreneurship and accelerator program management.
• Knowledge of micro‑finance mechanisms and incubation support models.
• Familiarity with sustainable special economic zone governance frameworks.