National GHG Inventory and MRV Expert

Information and Research Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment

JOB VACANCY

Position: National GHG Inventory and MRV Expert

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

Duration: 20 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 is 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. We are seeking an experienced GHG inventory and MRV expert to execute following tasks:

· Lead the implementation of all activities listed under Component 2 of the project, while providing necessary support for the implementation of Component 1;

· Ensure coordination with ongoing enabling activities related to BTR/NC preparation to strengthen capacity building efforts supporting the BTR;

· Ensure all project activities are implemented in accordance with the Operational Partners Agreement, including obtaining necessary operational and technical clearances from the project budget holder and Lead Technical Officer (LTO);

· Develop high-quality training materials aligned with the project work plan, covering topics such as GHG inventory and reporting tables, QA/QC processes, sectoral EF methodologies, GHG projections, and other relevant topics ensuring full compliance with the ETF reporting requirements;

· Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of adaptation-related information in accordance with ETF requirements, including supporting the development of methodologies, indicators, and institutional arrangements to track progress on adaptation actions under the NDC;

· Supervise the refinement and implementation of the monitoring and reporting framework for NDC priority mitigation and adaptation policies and measures;

· Lead the assessment of identifying data gaps, methodological needs, and institutional capacities for developing or improving sectoral EF, in coordination with relevant national stakeholders;

· Develop and operationalize a mechanism to report and track support (financial, technical, and capacity building) for NDC actions, ensuring the timely preparation and submission of corresponding reports in compliance with the ETF requirements;

· Provide support in preparing biannual Project Progress Reports and Annual Workplans and Budgets (AWPB), and GEF annual Project Implementation Review reports (PIR), ensuring compliance with FAO-GEF reporting standards and submission deadlines;

· Facilitate and support/participate in regular FAO project supervision/oversight missions, as well as the Mid-Term Review and Final Evaluation of the project, in close cooperation with the PMU;

· Conduct training and workshops on reporting and data collection, methodologies, guidelines, and protocols, including QA/QC processes;

· Prepare and publish knowledge products related to ETF requirements, processes, and procedures in the local language to raise stakeholder awareness;

· Perform any other tasks as required;

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Climate and Environmental engineering, Environmental M&E, GHG inventory, or a related field;

· A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in the field is required. Experience in international projects and programs implemented in cooperation with the Government of Mongolia will be considered an advantage;

Excellent written and spoken English proficiency;
Demonstrated expertise in climate change, greenhouse gas inventory development and environmental monitoring and evaluation;

· 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.