VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST FOR LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Technical Specialist for Land and Water Management

BACKGROUND

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 followed:

- 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 Green Climate Fund (GCF) and implemented by UNDP. The implementing partners of the project are the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MECC) and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry (MOFALI). The project started in March 2021 and will 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 MECC is looking for successful candidates for the following position:

Position: Technical Specialist for Land and Water Management

Location: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Duration: 12 months (renewable, upon satisfactory performance)

Application deadline: October 30, 2025

Scope of Work

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator, the Technical Specialist for Land and Water Management will have the responsibility for the implementation of the Output II of the project Scaling up climate-resilient water and soil management practices for enhanced small scale herder resource management. The Output II shall be achieved through 1) Enhancing the cooperation among herders on sustainable use and stewardship of shared land and water resources (formalized through Resource User Agreements), 2): Reforestation of critical catchment areas to protect water resources and ecosystem services, 3) Establishing haymaking and pasture reserve areas, and emergency fodder storage facilities to reduce volatility to livelihoods related to climate change induced extreme events and 4) Improving water access through protection of natural springs, construction of new water wells, rehabilitation of existing wells and water harvesting measures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead, oversee, and implement Output 2: climate-resilient activities and processes related to land and water management

- Develop and implement land and water management plans incorporating ecosystem-based adaptation approaches in project target areas;

- Provide professional expertise and guidance on climate-resilient land and water management and related legal analysis and advise to project implementing unit (PIU);

- Ensure the establishment of haymaking and pasture reserve areas and emergency fodder storage facilities;

- Establish and manage partnerships regarding the land and water management field of the project;

- Enhance cooperation among herders on sustainable use and stewardship of shared land and water resources;

- Establish and implement ecosystem-based measures to promote sustainable land and water management;

- Provide technical inputs for the development of Water Use and Management Plans;

- Ensure compliance of all Output 2 activities with the relevant Gender and Safeguarding documents including Environment and Social Management Framework, Environment and Social Management Plan, Social and Environmental Screening Procedure, Social Inclusion Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan.

- Develop Terms of Reference for external and specialized land and water management activities and prepare its procurement documents;

- Integrated climate information system into land and water management planning at national and sub-national levels;

- Support the integration of land and water management activities into planning and public budgeting;

- Provide extensive data analysis and products to support policy and regulatory reform promoting sustainable land and water management and resilient herder livelihoods;

- Manage contracts and work assignments of external consultants recruited to support the land and water management activities of the project;

- Contribute to the impact assessment of biophysical interventions by supplying robust data on adaptation measures and incorporating inputs from local community groups.

- Prepare reports and statistics related to land and water management of project activities;

- Organize training and capacity building on land and water management in full consultation of the relevant administration of targeted groups;

- Support PIU regarding land and water management issues of the project activities;

- Provide capacity-building support to partner agencies on compliance with UNDP and national rules and regulations, by undertaking activities on land and water management.

Recruitment Qualifications

Education & Language:

· Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in water management, land management, ecology, environmental sciences/natural resources management, environmental management, or relevant discipline

· Excellent in English writing, speaking, and reading.

Professional Experience:

· A minimum of five (5) years of practical working experience in a subject related to water and land management or environmental sciences.

· minimum of five (5) years of experience working with national or provincial institutions that are concerned with water and land use management;

· Demonstrated significant experience in collating land use and water-related data, analyzing and writing up results for reporting purposes.

· Previous experience in implementing water and land management strategies and policies;

· Previous experience with UN projects and/or international donor funded projects in Environmental and Climate Change adaptation feilds will be an asset;

ICT skills requirements:

· Proficiency in ArcGIS and other data management applications

· Proficiency in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages

Other requirements:

· Competence in analyzing data, including preparing necessary information and statistics for decision-making.

· Willingness and ability to travel and work in rural areas for short and long-term assignments.

· Ability to handle workload, organize, and plan work effectively.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION:

The following documents are required to be submitted by email to application@gcf-rural.mn or deliver in a sealed envelope to the Project Implementing Unit office before the deadline.

1. Cover letter stating why the individual considers them as the most suitable for the role.

2. Personal CV, indicating all experience from similar projects,

3. Contact infotmation (list) of 3 professional references, including Name, Title, Organization, phone number, and email address.

4. Copy of Citizen ID card or passport, and Notarized proof of academic qualifications

5. Brief description of methodology on how they will approach the implmentation of the project and complete the assignment.

Note: Please note that incomplete applications would not be considered and submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Post is advertised for Mongolian nationals only and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact:

Tod Tower 402, Ankara Street, Chingeltei District

Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

Phone: +976 7505-7507

Email: application@gcf-rural.mn

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION: 11:59 on October 30, 2025

Prepared by: Khulan Dashpuntsag, National Project Coordinator

Reviewed by: Khishigjargal Kharkhuu, Program Analyst, UNDP Mongolia