The objective of the ‘’Improving Adaptive Capacity and Risk Management of Rural Communities in Mongolia’’ project is to strengthen resource-dependent rural population and their climate resilience through feasible adaptation measures for maintaining ecosystem services. The project plans to achieve its goal by conjoining the main activities: a) enhanced climate-informed planning for land and water use localized to the aimag level, b) ecosystem-based adaptation measures to protect land and water resources c) building herder capacity to pursue climate-resilient livelihoods. The primary outputs are as follows:
- Integrate climate information into land and water use planning at the national and sub-national levels
- Scaling up climate-resilient water and soil management practices for enhanced small-scale herder resource management
- Build herder capacity to access markets for sustainably sourced, climate-resilient livestock products.
The project is funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and implemented by UNDP. The implementing partners of the project are the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry. The project started in 2021 and run until the end of 2027. The target areas are focused on four aimags Zavkhan, Khovd, Dornod, and Sukhbaatar, which are vulnerable to climate change and cover a range of ecological zones. The project is expected to benefit an estimated 800.000 people (approximately 130.000 direct and 800.000 indirect beneficiaries), of whom 50% are women.
The MET is looking for successful candidates for the following position:
Position: Technical Specialist for Agriculture and Livestock
Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Duration: 12 months (renewable, upon satisfactory performance)
Application deadline: January 24, 2024
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational setting
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator, the Technical Specialist for Agriculture and Livestock will have the responsibility for leading and organizing agriculture and livestock-related activities throughout the project implementation across all project components. The Technical Specialist for Agriculture and Livestock will work closely with the Technical Specialists for Climate Information and Land and Water Management and other team members of the project.
Scope of Work
- Implement agriculture and livestock-related activities of the project as follows:
- Lead the processes for agriculture and livestock activities of all project components and its implementation;
- Provide professional advice and guidance on the implementation of activities on agriculture development and livestock management and legal analysis and advise to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU);
- Strengthen herder capacity to access markets for sustainably sourced climate-resilient livestock products;
- Support the development national programme ensuring climate-smart livestock management;
- Enhance small-scale herder resources management;
- Formalize community-based Resource User Groups and its Agreements to enhance cooperation among herders;
- Ensure reduction of volatility to livelihoods related to climate change-induced extreme events;
- Provide extensive data analysis products to support policy and regulatory reform promoting sustainable agriculture and livestock management for the project target areas;
- Manage contracts and work assignments of external consultants recruited to support the agriculture development and livestock management;
- Establish and manage partnerships with relevant stakeholders of the agriculture product value chain and livestock field of the project;
- Develop ToRs for external and specialized agriculture and livestock activities and prepare its procurement documents;
- Prepare reports and statistics related to agriculture products, commodities value chain and livestock management of project activities and monitor the progress against the results framework;
- Organise trainings and capacity building on agriculture and livestock in full consultation of relevant administration of targeted groups;
- Support PIU regarding agriculture commodities value chain and livestock products traceability
- Provide capacity-building support to partner agencies on compliance with UNDP and national rules and regulations, by undertaking activities on agriculture and livestock management
| Recruitment Qualifications | |
| Education: | Advanced university degree (Master’s degree of equivalent) in agriculture, livestock, and land management, environmental sciences/natural resources management, environmental management or relevant discipline |
| Experience: | A minimum of five (5) years of practical working experience in a subject related to agriculture and livestock management or environmental sciences;At least 5 years of experience working with ministries, national or provincial institutions that are concerned with agriculture commodities, livestock, climate change;Previous experience with UN projects will be a definite asset;Proven experience on developing policies, procedures, guidelines, manuals and templates for reporting and verification practices,Significant experience in collating, analyzing and writing up results for reporting purposes;Previous experience in developing, planning and implementing agriculture and livestock management strategies and policies;Ability to coordinate implementation of technical activities in partnership with a variety of subnational stakeholder groups, including community and government;Very good inter-personal communication skills; |
| Language Requirements: | Excellent language skills in English and Mongolian, both writing, speaking and reading. |
| ICT skills requirements: | Proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. |
Documents to be submitted as part of the application: The following documents are required to be submitted by email only before the deadline (application@gcf-rural.mn).
- Personal CV, indicating all experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) professional references.
- ID, passport or identity
- Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
- Notarized proof of academic qualifications
Note:
- Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered
- The submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants
- Post is advertised for Mongolian nationals only
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Address:
Tod tower 1002, Ankara Street, Chingeltei district
15160, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Web: www.met.gov.mn
Phone +976 75057507
Web www.gcf-rural.mn
Email application@gcf-rural.mn
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: by 5 PM, Wednesday, January 24, 2024