Details can be accessed here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OFGqfxwslR4tqBndH3_RC4QbWqriFXA-/view
Purpose and Objectives:
Climate change is directly contributing to humanitarian emergencies from heatwaves,
wildfires, floods, tropical storms and hurricanes and they are increasing in scale,
frequency and intensity. Research shows that 3.6 billion people already live in areas
highly susceptible to climate change. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change is
expected to cause approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year, from
undernutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress alone. The Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDC) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of
its long-term goals. NDCs embody efforts by each country for reducing greenhouse
(GHG) emissions in support of the 2°C target and their priorities on climate
adaptation.
Mongolia ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016 and updated its NDC in 2019 with
increased ambition to reduce GHG emission from 14% to 22.7% by 2030, compared to
the projected emissions under a BAU scenario for 2010. To achieve this, Mongolia will
implement concrete measures to mitigate and adapt to climate change by improving
its climate change policies, institutional frameworks and governance, access to
climate finance, transparency of climate monitoring and reporting, and sectoral
capacities. The initial estimations of financing needs for the NDC implementation are
around $11.5 billion—$6.3 billion for mitigation and $5.2 billion for adaptation. A
knowledge and support technical assistance (TA) on Supporting Climate Policy Actions
will assist the Government of Mongolia climate action through enabling climate-
relevant policies aligned with the updated NDC targets.
Accordingly, a qualified International Consultant - Climate-Resilient Standard Expert
will be recruited to guide the technical development of national standards for climate-
resilient livestock under the TA implementation plan.
Expected Outputs:
The qualified International Consultant - Climate-Resilient Standard Expert will deliver
high-quality technical inputs to support the development and refinement of climate-
resilient livestock standards, while facilitating coordination and stakeholder
engagement at national and international levels to ensure technically robust, policy-
aligned, and implementable standards.
Working Principles: The consultant will report to the Director of Risk Governance
and Financing Department and coordinate closely with the Climate Finance Specialist
and Capacity Building Specialist. The consultant is expected to collaborate with
National Climate Standard Specialist to ensure achievement of the overall TA
objectives.
Qualifications:
1. A post graduate degree in agriculture, environmental management,
environmental law, or a related field is required.
2. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in agricultural standard
development, livestock systems, or climate-resilient farming practices.
3. Experience in coordination, research, stakeholder mapping, preparation of
technical reports, guidelines and other relevant knowledge products.
4. Experience working with national standards agencies or in certification
systems is an asset.
5. Similar work experience in Government/INGO/bilateral or multilateral
development partner-funded projects is preferable.
6. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work and time independently.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, and experience in
working in a multi-cultural environment.
8. Strong desire to learn, and undertake new challenges, must be a creative
problem-solver, must have self-confidence, willing to work hard and to deliver
quality work.
9. Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Duty Station: Home-Based
Duration: The total time of the assignment would be 3 months.
Start Date: June 2026 - 31 August 2026
Itinerary: The travel and related cost for transport, seminars, air travel,
accommodation etc. will be covered by the project.
Condition of payment: Payment will be made based on the submission of outputs
as outlined in the Responsibilities and Tasks section. Remuneration will be provided
in consideration of services performed under this Contract, subject to satisfactory
delivery and written approval by ADPC.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can submit the completed ADPC application form and financial
proposal (downloadable from www.adpc.net), resume, and a copy of their
degrees/certificates together with a cover letter to Procurement@adpc.net.
Interested candidates are required to submit a financial proposal using the attached
form, together with all other required documents.
The email subject should clearly indicate the position being applied for, for example:
[Climate-Resilient Standard Expert, Name of Candidate].
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
ADPC encourages diversity in its workplace and supports an inclusive work
environment.