National Water Resources Management Specialist

Provides technical and project support for FAO Mongolia groundwater assessment and sustainable water management work, helping government counterparts strengthen monitoring, hydrogeological analysis, GIS information systems and evidence-based agricultural water planning.

Department: FAO Representation in Mongolia

• Develop donor concept notes and proposals on water, livelihoods and climate resilience
• Support groundwater assessment, monitoring, data collection, analysis and reporting
• Compile and analyse hydrogeological, hydrological and water resources information
• Prepare groundwater vulnerability maps, water security assessments and decision-support tools
• Coordinate consultations, technical meetings, workshops and validation events with stakeholders
• Develop training materials and deliver capacity development for government counterparts
• Prepare technical reports, mission reports and recommendations for water resources management

• University degree in water, water resources engineering, hydrogeology, agriculture, environmental science, natural resource management or a related field
• Minimum five years of experience in project implementation, groundwater and water management, agricultural development, biodiversity conservation or related areas
• Working knowledge of English and Mongolian
• Mongolian nationality

• Contract duration: six months with a three-month probation period
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances
• Application requires a motivation letter through the FAO recruitment portal