Employment Officer – UNDP Mongolia

About the role

The Employment Officer will join the UNDP‑led EU‑funded project “SDG‑Aligned Budgeting to Transform Employment in Mongolia”. Based in Ulan Bator, the incumbent will support the implementation of employment‑focused interventions and policy reforms that promote decent work and improve public finance management in the labour sector.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the employment component of the project, working closely with the team leader, TVET expert and other specialists.
• Support the design, monitoring and evaluation of interventions that enhance employability and promote policy‑budget alignment.
• Collaborate with partner organisations (FAO, ILO) and national authorities to ensure effective implementation of project activities.
• Prepare reports, data analyses and recommendations for budget oversight and transparency.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity‑building activities for local stakeholders.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (or Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of relevant experience).
• Fluency in English and Mongolian (both written and spoken).
• Demonstrated experience in employment policy, public finance management or related development projects.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multi‑partner environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Fixed‑term, 9‑month contract (full‑time) with UNDP.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact, EU‑funded development initiative.
• Professional development within a global UN system and collaboration with FAO and ILO.