About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is recruiting a National Water Resources Management Specialist under National Project Personnel (NPP) modalities for the Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) project ‘Strengthening Groundwater Assessment and Sustainable Water Management for Food Security in Mongolia’. The specialist will provide project management and technical support related to groundwater assessment, groundwater monitoring, hydrogeological analysis, water resources management, GIS-based information systems, and capacity development in the agriculture and land-use sector, operating under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Mongolia and direct supervision of the AFAOR (programme).
Salary and benefits
- National Project Personnel (NPP) contract with FAO Representation in Mongolia
- Initial duration of 6 months (including a 3-month probation period)
- Professional experience within a United Nations specialized agency
Who can apply?
- Nationality of Mongolia
- University degree in Water, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrogeology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of working experience in project implementation, groundwater and water management, agricultural development, biodiversity conservation, or related areas
- Working knowledge (good command of written and spoken) of English and Mongolian
- Demonstrated experience in the application of GIS and spatial data management for water resources, groundwater assessment, environmental management, natural resources management, agriculture, or related fields
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Required documents
- Completed online profile on the FAO recruitment portal
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
- Higher educational qualifications recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and aligned with ISCED mappings
- Performance assessments and authorizations for background and verification checks (upon request)
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: September 11, 2026
- Application Closure Date: September 25, 2026, at 11:59:00 PM (GMT+00:00 / personal device local time)
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment website at https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
- Complete your online profile, ensuring employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills are fully documented
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your completed application online through the portal prior to the closing deadline
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, accreditation, residency/visa requirements, and security clearances.
- Only applications submitted via the official FAO recruitment portal will be considered.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mongolian nationals with a university degree in Water Resources Engineering or Hydrogeology.
- Professionals with at least 5 years of experience in groundwater and water management.
- Experts with demonstrated experience in the application of GIS and spatial data management.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is for an initial duration of 6 months, including a 3-month probation period.
- The role is on-site in Ulan Bator, Mongolia.
- The candidate must be a national of Mongolia.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great opportunity for a technical specialist to provide project management and hydrogeological analysis to strengthen groundwater assessment and sustainable water management for food security.
Our take
Mongolian nationals with hydrogeology or water management expertise and GIS skills should apply.
Ready to apply?
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