About Resident Coordinator System

Resident Coordinator Systemis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Resident Coordinator System’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Mongolia, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:National Consultant on Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction
• Grade:CON
• Location:Ulan Bator, Mongolia
• Department:Resident Coordinator System
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in international development, climate/environmental studies, DRR, public policy, or related field.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience.
• Academic Qualifications: Proven experience with UN Country Teams or inter-agency coordination.
• Academic Qualifications: Experience in organizing or coordinating major international conferences or high-level events is a strong asset.
• Academic Qualifications: Familiarity with Mongolias climate risks and disaster management is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Mongolian required to facilitate regular coordination meetings, prepare progress reports, and ensure timely submission of all preparatory documents for both international and local stakeholders and partners..

Skills

• Mongolia faces increasingly frequent and severe dzud events, which significantly impact herder livelihoods and rural economies.
• Dzud events regularly lead to massive livestock mortality, loss of income, food insecurity, and rural distress migration.
• The UN Resident Coordinators Office (RCO) leads inter-agency coordination for the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT).
• Lessons from the 2023/24 dzud response highlight the need for stronger preparedness measures and clearer coordination frameworks.
• Mongolia will host the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Conference of the Parties (COP17) in August 2026, one of the largest international events ever held in the country.
• This presents a key opportunity for Mongolia to demonstrate leadership on land degradation neutrality, climate resilience, and sustainable rangeland management.
• The consultant will support UN Mongolia for dzud preparedness/response and UNCCD COP-17 coordination, ensuring coherence between humanitarian, climate, and resilience agendas.
• Dzud Preparedness and Response to Support the UN Resident Coordinator in coordinating and sustaining HCT engagement, ensuring timely information flow and decision-making.
• Deliverables: HCT Meeting Logistics/Agenda/Minutes Updated HCT Terms of Reference Finalized Dzud Contingency Plan o Conduct reviews of weather forecasts, dzud risk maps, and assessments; identify priority provinces and early action measures.
• Deliverables: Analytical Briefs coordination Updates. o Engage with NEMA, UNOCHA and other key stakeholders in preparing action plan and mobilizing resources for Dzud preparedness and response.
• Deliverables: Lead the preparation of concept notes and funding proposals Approved CERF allocation and/or other financial support Resource mobilization report B.
• Deliverables: COP17 UN Coordination Roadmap Comprehensive package of UN technical inputs for COP17 (technical notes, position papers, side-event proposals) Consolidated UN Messaging Package Monthly COP17 Progress Updates for the UN Resident Coordinator, the UNCT and the Development Partner Group C.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply