Agriculture Carbon Emission and Sequestration Expert

Open vacancies: Aimags and Soums Green Regional Development Investment Program (ASDIP) Project in Mongolia

ADT Project Consulting GmbH is an innovative and reliable German consulting firm that focuses on technical assistance and international projects in the areas of livestock, agriculture, veterinary & food safety, agribusiness and rural development. Since 1995 we have been working for governments, development agencies, public institutions as well as for enterprises and organisations in the agriculture and food industry in more than 60 countries (see www.adtproject.de). Main clients are the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), EU EuropeAid and other EU programmes, GIZ, FAO, USAID, WB and other public donors as well as private organisations/companies.

 

We are currently looking for an Agriculture Carbon Emission and Sequestration Expert for 12 Mo

 

Project objectives

 

Promotion of green territorial development and urban-rural linkages, whereby human settlements - aimag and soum centres become anchors of green agribusiness that promote sustainable, resilient, and high -carbon sequestration rangeland management. The project involves:

 

1.     Development of a Market-Driven, Integrated, Cost-Efficient, and Climate-Resilient Livestock Supply Chain Organization

2.     Competitive, Low-Carbon, and Export-Oriented Value-Added Production, Agribusiness, and SME Development

3.     Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Rangeland and Animal Welfare Management.

4.     Strengthening Animal Health and Breeding Services for Enhanced Productivity

5.     Improving Irrigation Systems and Infrastructure to Enhance Livestock Forage Production.

 

The project is envisaged to start in April 2026 with expected duration ca. 4 years. The project is funded through a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental sciences or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

·       Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in agriculture, environment, or climate change sectors.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in sustainability or related fields, including experience in sustainability initiatives within agriculture supply chains and systems. 

·       Strong knowledge of sustainability standards, frameworks, and reporting requirements

·       Preferred: Consulting background with experience in sustainability research, analysis, and multidimensional thinking.

·       Knowledge of regenerative agriculture regenerative agriculture frameworks and certifications will be an asset.

·       Experience in ADB or other international donor projects is preferable.

·       Familiarity with the operational and reporting requirements of international donor funded projects.

·       Excellent English communication skills, including presentations and report writing.

·       Extensive hands-on experience in Mongolia’s rangeland and pastoral systems, with strong understanding of national policies, customary use rights, and institutional arrangements.

 Tasks: 

1.     Analyze and review pilot projects being implemented in Mongolian on agriculture in particular livestock. emission and sequestration potentials

2.    Develop national methodology and institutional system.

3.     Develop carbon emission and sequestration MRV system.

4.     Assist in the development of baseline

5.     Identify gaps and design innovative R&D projects.