Mongolia (Mongolia)
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FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
Organizational Setting
FAO Mongolia works with the vision "to be a leading, credible and responsive partner in ensuring food and nutrition security of the population". The office has been coordinating projects and programmes in research, capacity building, natural resources management, technology transfer, food and agriculture policy, livestock production systems management, emergency and post crisis management, forestry information, statistics, food security and nutrition, emergency response operations, crop production system management, and food quality and safety.
Reporting Lines
The incumbent will work Under the overall leadership of the FAO Representative in Mongolia, the technical guidance of the Lead Technical Officer in FAO RAP as well as the FAO’s NSAL experts and in close liaison with the project implementation unit.
Technical Focus
The incumbent will be responsible for eloboration of following outcomes 1 & 2 in accordance with the project document and approved budget and workplan
• Output 1.1 SLCP policy recommendations for the livestock sector aligned with the National Methane Roadmap
• Output 1.2 Policy recommendations aligned with policy objectives and integration into NDC 3.0 / Climate Policy
• Output 1.3 Stakeholder mapping and consultation carried out and commitment secured on livestock SLCP targets
• Output 1.4 Awareness-raising materials for the updated policy documents produced and disseminated to stakeholders and the public
• Output 2.1 Enhanced Tier 2 Tool for GHG/SLCP emission measurement in the livestock sector developed
• Output 2.2 Sector officials' capacity enhanced via capacity building programme
Tasks and responsibilities
• Draft project operational documents including draft terms of reference, letters of agreement, requests for proposal, bidding documents and other materials
• Carry out background research and review of country’s methane pledge and roadmap, relevant national and sectoral policies and strategies and related assessments, which will create necessary framework to achieve project outcomes
• Organize and support trainings, conferences, workshops, consultations, and field visits and missions on GHG emission assessments and the use of digital tools for data collection in consultation with other FAO’s associated projects e.g. SCALA, CBIT staff and stakeholders
• Produce training materials, manuals for sectoral officials and professionals on livestock SLCP emissions reductions strategies and NDC implementation
• Collaborate with international expert(s) incl. FAO GLEAM experts to adapt the full model to adequately reflect extensive livestock production system by providing data and advisory support on pasture and livestock characteristics. International experts will be responsible for conversion to the input data categories in GLEAM and the incorporation of seasonal/quarterly or monthly time steps to reflect seasonally varying pasture plant species composition and herd emission profiles
• Co-produce model application and credible GHG emissions results for a selected site (e.g. a specific province (aimag), ecological zone and/or certain type of animal with international experts for multiple herd management scenarios
• In close collaboration with FAO experts, modify and compile project reports, strategies, and assessments
• Perform other relevant duties requested by the FAOR and AFAOR
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Liaison with the OCC will be maintained, either directly or through an agreed focal point/coordinator, to ensure compliance with OCC standards, appropriate review and clearance processes.
All communication materials will follow FAO clearance processes and comply with FAO standards, including\:
FAO Strategic Framework 2022-31\: https\://www.fao.org/strategic-framework/en
FAO social media policy and guidelines\: https\://www.fao.org/2/socialmedia
Social Media Branding Guidelines\: https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb5044en
FAOSTYLE\: https\://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/cb8081en
FAO terminology http\://www.fao.org/faoterm
FAO Names of Countries https\://www.fao.org/nocs/en
Story guidelines, Story template, UN map standards, FAO logo policy and related branding guidelines (available to staff).
Further guidance regarding FAO communications, policies and procedures can be found through the FAO intranet, OCC section.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Agriculture, or Environment and relevant major. PhD degree will be considered an asset.
• At least 5 years of extensive working experience in a subject related to climate change, livestock, or environmental sciences
• Working knowledge of English and Mongolian
• National of Mongolia
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Technical/Functional Skills
• Proven good analytical and writing abilities in English and Mongolian.
• Ability and knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs
• Ability to work in a team, independently and online
• Ability to organize meetings, trainings, discussions and assignments
• Have good skills in collecting and integrating information and analysis necessary for project development and implementation
• Be purposeful, proactive and active
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
FAO seeks gender, geographical and linguistic diversity in its staff and international consultants in order to best serve FAO Members in all regions.
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• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http\://www.whed.net/.These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.
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