Data Management and Information Systems Specialist

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device

• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

FAO Mongolia works with the vision "to be a leading, credible and responsive partner in ensuring food and nutrition security of the population". The office has been coordinating projects and programmes in research, capacity building, natural resources management, technology transfer, food and agriculture policy, livestock production systems management, emergency and post crisis management, forestry information, statistics, food security and nutrition, emergency response operations, crop production system management, and food quality and safety.
Mongolia, having signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement, is actively committed to forging a sustainable path characterized by low-carbon development and enhanced resilience to climate change. In recognition of the pressing need to enhance its capacities for transparent climate change reporting, Mongolia has initiated the GEF-funded project titled "Enhancing Climate Change Transparency in Mongolia" (CBIT-2). The primary objective of this project is to address the significant gaps in Mongolia’s transparency framework. Although the country has made strides in preparing the first Biennial Transparency Report and has initiated improvements to its transparency system under previous CBIT support, there remains a need to further strengthen and operationalize an integrated, systematic, and digitized approach for monitoring and reporting climate-related data.

FAO is currently seeking Data Management and Information Systems Specialist who will provide the technical blueprint and oversight for the digitization of Mongolia’s climate transparency framework.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will operate under the overall supervision of the FAOR in Mongolia, direct supervision of Project Management Unit of the FAO, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the Information and Research Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology, and Environment of Mongolia.

Technical focus

Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design, development, operationalization, and sustainability of Mongolia’s national climate transparency information management system under the CBIT-2 project. The specialist will support the integration, digitization, quality assurance, and management of climate-related data and information required for Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), National Communications (NCs), greenhouse gas inventories, NDC tracking, adaptation reporting, and climate support reporting. The incumbent will guide the establishment of a robust national transparency platform, strengthen institutional capacities for data collection, management and reporting, and ensure that information systems, methodologies, and workflows are aligned with the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) requirements under the Paris Agreement and contribute to the long-term sustainability of Mongolia’s climate transparency system.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Review and enhance the existing architecture of the Integrated ETF Information Portal to improve interoperability, integration and scalability.
• Develop and operationalize modules for tracking NDC implementation, climate finance, mitigation actions and adaptation measures in line with ETF requirements.
• Strengthen data governance arrangements, including institutional roles, user access management, approval workflows and data-sharing protocols.
• Establish and implement data quality assurance and quality control procedures, including validation checks and data archiving mechanisms.
• Provide technical support for system development, testing, deployment and operationalization of the ETF Information Portal
• Develop technical documentation, user manuals and standard operating procedures for system operation and maintenance.
• Deliver training and capacity-building activities to enable national stakeholders to effectively operate, maintain and sustain the ETF Information Portal over the long term. BTR preparation and long-term sustainability.
• Perform any other task required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree from an IAU/UNESCO-recognized institution in a relevant field such as data management, business analysis, software management, information system and information technology. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree must have two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, software development, and business analysis
• Full proficiency in English

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Building Effective Relationships
• Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Excellent communication skills in English
• Excellent planning and organizing skills, accurate with attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a multinational team
• Experience in the UN system is an asset
• Experience with the design, development and management of databases, data management systems and web-based information platforms.
• Knowledge of system architecture, data interoperability and integration of information systems.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories, reporting under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), and climate related management system is an asset;
• Experience in data governance, data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), metadata management, user access management and data security principles.
• Demonstrated ability to process complex data and analyse information as the basis for professional mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork and strong soft skills including interpersonal, ethical, listening and communication skills, proactive, problem solving, self-organizing, planning, setting priorities and efficient use of time;

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to develop or oversee the development of tools and databases to track government key metrics is an advantage
• Proven leadership in similar assignments involving a digital registry system
• Academic background, professional certifications, and formal training relevant to climate change, environmental data management, mitigation action tracking, or ICTU of NDCs

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing)
• Please note that FAO will only consider academic credentials or degrees obtained from an educational institution recognized in the IAU/UNESCO list
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For more information, visit the FAO employment website
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application

• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. These qualifications should be in alignment with the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) mappings.

• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

If you need help or have queries, please create a one-time registration with FAO’s client support team for further assistance: https://fao.service-now.com/csp

FAO IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT