National M&E and Knowledge Management Officer

Information and Research Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment

JOB VACANCY

Position: National M&E and Knowledge Management Officer

Project title: “Enhancing climate change transparency in Mongolia”, GCP/MON/11377/GFF

Duration: 18 months

General Information

The Paris Agreement, which builds upon and enhances the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, was adopted at the 21^st Conference of the Parties (COP21) held in Paris in 2015. As of 2022, 195 Parties have joined the Paris Agreement. Under the Paris Agreement, Parties committed to substantially reduce global greenhouse gas emissions in order to limit the increase in global average temperature to well below +2℃ above pre-industrial levels, and pursue efforts to limit the increase to +1.5℃.

In order to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, countries are required to develop and implement Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which outline the actions they will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build resilience to adapt to the climate change.

In order to fulfill the requirements, set forth in Article 13 of the Paris Agreement, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) established the Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) to support the development and enhancement of technical and institutional capacities in developing countries.

Within the framework of CBIT, the Ministry of the Environment and Tourism of Mongolia, with the support of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), implemented the project “Strengthening Capacity in the Agricultural, Forest and Land-Use Sectors for Enhanced Transparency in implementation and Monitoring of Mongolia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)” in collaboration with Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), during the period 2019-2022.

The second phase of the project, “Enhancing Climate Change Transparency in Mongolia (CBIT-2),” is set to be implemented from 2024 to 2027. The project aims to support the implementation and enhancement of Mongolia’s NDC by strengthening the national systems required to fulfil the reporting requirements under the Enhanced Transparency Framework. The project is being jointly implemented by FAO and IRIMHE, with distinct responsibilities: FAO being responsible for overseeing the project's activities, implementation, and outcomes through the provision of technical guidance, while IRIMHE is tasked with ensuring the effective execution of day-to-day operations.

Terms of Reference

Lead the implementation of Component 3 of the project’s Knowledge Management, which involves developing knowledge products and tools aligned with ETF requirements, strengthening the ETF portal for knowledge sharing, and building resources to support ongoing capacity development and stakeholder engagement;
Review existing M&E systems related to reporting under the Paris Agreement, focusing on their effectiveness in supporting the ETF and preparation of the BTR;
Identify capacity-building needs for training programs under all project outputs and provide technical support to build national capacity, in collaboration with PMU staff in close consultation with the research and training institutes;
Lead various training activities under the project, including preparation of training materials, pre-and post-training assessments, and on-the-job follow-up, in close collaboration with the National GHG Inventory and MRV Expert, National Data & Information Management System Digital Specialist and the National Gender Expert;
Ensure project activities are implemented in accordance with the Operational Partners Agreement including obtaining necessary operational and technical clearances for project activities and outputs from the project budget holder and lead technical officer;
Develop and implement a gender-sensitive communications and knowledge management strategy, in close collaboration with the National Project Coordinator and the National Gender Expert.
Organize knowledge-sharing events to facilitate the exchange of information and best practices.
Contribute to the project’s progress reports and implementation reports;
Develop and lead the implementation of the project’s M&E plan based on the project results framework and indicators, ensuring alignment with data systems and reporting requirements, in close collaboration with the National Data & Information Management System Digital Specialist;
Use results-based monitoring to track progress toward set project targets from the baseline.
Assist the NPC in coordinating project implementation and monitoring in collaboration with relevant PMU staff and stakeholders;
Monitor all project activities including the workplan implementation, expenditures, and progress toward achieving project outcomes and outputs.
Monitor the implementation of the Gender Action Plan and Stakeholder Engagement Plan.
Conduct regular monitoring visits to project sites;
Provide feedback to the NPC on project strategies and activities and follow up on M&E findings ensuring corrective actions are taken and/or adjustments are made to program responses as required;
Train government and partner staff in appropriate M&E techniques to build the capacity of staff, increase awareness of 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.
Perform other relevant duties as required.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Monitoring and Evaluation, Law, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Climate Change, or a related field;

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field is required. Experience in donor-funded projects and programs implemented in cooperation with the Government of Mongolia will be considered an advantage;
Excellent written and spoken English proficiency;

· Strong computer literacy, including proficiency in internet use and internal networks;

· Ability to work in a team, coordinate tasks collaboratively, and make sound decisions under time pressure;

· Competence in preparing official documents (including use of appropriate terminology, abbreviations, and formatting), document management and archiving, and maintaining professional communication and collaboration;

· Strong skills in planning, organization, and high-performance task execution;

· Willingness and ability to work both in teams and in rural/remote areas, and to handle demanding workloads when necessary.

Required Documents

· A cover letter expressing interest in the position;

· CV in English, and public service application form in Mongolian;

· Copies of diplomas and relevant certificates;

· A valid certificate of English language proficiency;

· An official reference letter confirming experience in similar positions, clearly outlining the applicant’s professional qualifications, quality of work, conduct, and work ethic.

Application Submission

Applicants must submit the required documents in person to Room 103, National Agency Meteorology and the Environmental Monitoring, Baga toiruu-3, Juulchin street, 4th khoroo, Chinggeltei district, Ulaanbaatar - 15160 by 17:30 PM on May 23, 2025.

For more information regarding this job announcement please contact us at 99085174.

Important Notes:

Applications with incomplete documentation will not be considered.
Application materials submitted will not be returned.