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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROMOTING DRYLAND SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES AND BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN THE EASTERN STEPPE OF MONGOLIA
The project “Promoting Dryland Sustainable Landscapes and Biodiversity Conservation in the Eastern Steppe of Mongolia” is part of a global program led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) phase-7 Sustainable Forest Management Impact Program on Dryland Sustainable Landscapes (SFM/Drylands IP). In Mongolia, the project is led by FAO in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and will be executed by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) in collaboration with the Ministry of Food agriculture and light industry (MoFALI) and other partners.
Division/Department: WWF Mongolia (communication & conservation)
Project Number/Symbol: FAO - GCP/MON/018/GFF
WWF - 40002171
Location: Ulaanbaatar with regular national travel requirements
Expected Start Date of Assignment: July 2025 Duration: 01 July 2025 – 30 March 2026 (9 months)
Reports to: Name: Vinod Ahuja Title: FAO Representative in Mongolia
Name Chimeddorj B Title: Conservation Director, WWF Mongolia
BACKGROUND AND ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING
The project “Promoting Dryland Sustainable Landscapes and Biodiversity Conservation in the Eastern Steppe of Mongolia” is part of a global program led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Global Environment Facility (GEF) phase-7 Sustainable Forest Management Impact Program on Dryland Sustainable Landscapes (SFM/Drylands IP). In Mongolia, the project is led by FAO in partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and will be executed by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) in collaboration with the Ministry of Food agriculture and light industry (MoFALI) and other partners.
The objective of the project is to reverse and prevent dryland ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss through an inclusive, integrated landscape and value chain approach securing multiple environment benefits and sustainable, resilient livelihoods in the Eastern Steppe of Mongolia.
Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy. FAO has a history of partnership with the Government of Mongolia (GoM), to eradicate poverty and malnutrition through the development of the agriculture sector. It has, also, been an active partner of the government in protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development and disaster risk management strategies of the country.
WWF works to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and wildlife. Working with many others – from individuals and communities to business and government – WWF urgently seeks to protect and restore natural habitats, stop the mass extinction of wildlife, and make the way we produce and consume sustainable. As a part of WWF Network, WWF-Mongolia embraces the concept of being international and at the same time national. WWF-Mongolia focuses its efforts on critical conservation issues in 2 of the world’s outstanding places for biodiversity conservation, the Altai-Sayan Ecoregion in Western Mongolia and Amur-Heilong Ecoregion Complex in Eastern Mongolia.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASK(S) AND OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVED
The Knowledge Management and M&E Specialist will be responsible for knowledge management, communications and M&E activities of the project. In particular, he/she will be responsible for:
-Develop and lead the implementation of a gender-sensitive/responsive knowledge management and communications strategy in close collaboration with the NPM, FAO and WWF, including linkages with the Global IP Program;
-Develop and lead the implementation of the project’s M&E plan based on the project results framework and indicators.
-Use results-based monitoring (RBM) to track progress toward set project targets from the baseline.
-Monitor ESMF/ESMP and Gender Action Plan based on the recommendations from related consultants.
-Assist the NPM in coordinating project implementation and monitoring with relevant PMU staff and stakeholders.
-Monitor all project activities from the workplan, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project outcomes and outputs.
-Carry out regular monitoring visits to the project sites.
-Provide feedback to the NPM on project strategies and activities.
-Follow-up on M&E findings to ensure that corrective actions are taken and/or adjustments are made to programme responses as required.
-Train government and partner staff in appropriate M&E techniques to build capacity of staff, increase awareness on the importance of M&E and encourage accountability for demonstrating results.
-Work in close collaboration with internal counterparts and external partners to strengthen the quality and consistency of M&E activities in the field.
-Contribute to the project’s progress reports and implementation reports.
-Under the leadership of MET and in close collaboration with the NPM and the UNCCD focal point, lead implementation of Output 4.1.3 on LDN target monitoring and reporting mechanism
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Expected Outputs: Required Completion Date:
Project six-monthly Project Progress Reports and Annual PIR reports July 20xx and January 20xx
Quarterly M&E reports and Every quarter, as required
Other technical outputs, knowledge products, etc.
PROFILE
Required Qualifications:
-Advanced university degree in natural resources management, communications, or related fields.
-At least five years of experience working on knowledge management and M&E in international projects.Excellent command of language in English and Mongolian including ability to write clearly and concisely at technical level
Required Skills & Competencies
-Excellent capacity to manage financial resources, strong skills in project planning, financing, implementation and evaluation,
-Good communication, presentation, public speaking and negotiation skills,
-Ability to work in team and motivate stakeholders,
-Willingness to travel regularly in the field
-Excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels,
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Internal (exchange information, hold discussions and coordinate activities only within the framework of this project)
Close collaboration with National project manager, FAO and WWF, including linkages with the Global IP Program
Government offices and Partners in the field
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates please submit your application including
-Cover letter expressing your interest
-Curriculum Vitae
-Copies of diplomas, certificates and reference letters (3)All documents must be submitted in PDF soft copy to the info@wwf.mn before 17pm on June 20, 2025.
FAO and WWF encourages a positive workplace culture to increase inclusivity and diversity within its workforce.
FAO and WWF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
WWF Value lies on demonstrating courage through our actions, promoting collaboration, acting with integrity, accountability and transparency as well as respecting people and communities that we serve.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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