Freshwater Planning Officer

About the role

The Freshwater planning officer provides technical and project implementation support to the freshwater outcomes of the TNC Mongolian Business Unit, focusing on planning, coordinating and implementing conservation planning at various levels. The role involves technical analysis, mapping and classification of ecosystems, data management and reporting, and works closely with stakeholders and partners. It is a fixed-term position based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with no relocation, immigration or visa support.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement watershed assessments and analyses, and prepare annual, quarterly, donor, progress and final reports under the supervision of the Project Lead.
• Analyze and interpret hydrological and environmental information to support freshwater conservation and watershed management.
• Develop plans using GIS, spatial analysis, mapping and modelling to support evidence-based conservation planning.
• Coordinate technical studies on freshwater ecosystems and water resources, including flood risk and water quality.
• Build partnerships with public, private and community organisations, and run collaborative workshops and training.
• Help develop project proposals and rationales for priority watershed conservation actions.
• Manage project activities, track progress and deliverables, and maintain project documentation.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and learning initiatives across TNC projects in Mongolia.

Required profile

• BA/BS degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources Management, Geography, GIS, Natural Resource Management or a related field.
• 3 years of related experience in freshwater conservation, watershed management, environmental assessment, spatial analysis or GIS.
• Experience managing complex projects, maintaining databases and files, and delivering training to practitioners.
• Desirable: 3-5 years of environmental analysis experience, knowledge of assessment methods and standards, and clear communication in Mongolian and English.

Required skills

• GIS software operation, data analysis and map production
• Spatial analysis, image analysis, data modelling and landscape scenario analysis
• Environmental and water resources assessment

Applicants apply through the employer's online application system; the process is a rolling interview and the role is unposted once a strong pool is found.