Development Worker as Advisor (m/f/d) for Collaborative Forest Planning and Management in and around Protected Areas
Mongolia
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- Job-ID: V000062119
- Location: Tosontsengel
- Assignment period: 10/01/2025 - 07/31/2028
- Field: Forestry, Biodiversity, Oceans
- Type of employment: full-time
- Application deadline: 07/13/2025
Job description
The project “Collaborative Forest Planning and Management in and around Protected Areas (SPACES II)” fosters a collaborative partnership with the administrations of Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area and Tarvagtai Nuruu National Park, as well as with District Forest Units and local Forest User Groups. The objective is to promote sustainable, legally compliant, and economically viable forest use while contributing to the conservation of ecologically valuable forest landscapes. The project supports the development and implementation of integrated Forest Management Plans, Forest Use Agreements, and Business Plans. Emphasis is placed on participatory planning processes and the practical application of updated forest management planning guidelines. In addition, the project strengthens public-private-community partnerships to create synergies between conservation, resource use, and local value creation. To support income diversification, the project also promotes value chains for non-timber forest products (NTFPs), helping to enhance local capacities and improve livelihoods in forest-dependent communities.
Your tasks
- Support implementation in the thematic area of sustainable forest management and forest-based livelihoods within the GIZ SPACES II project in the target areas
- Support and cooperate with local and international partner organizations involved in forest governance and community development
- Advise protected area administrations, District Forest Units, and Forest User Groups on the participatory development and implementation of Forest Management Plans, Forest Use Agreements, and Business Plans
- Support the implementation of the new forest management planning guidelines on the ground, ensuring their practical application in line with ecological and legal standards
- Facilitate the development of value chains for Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs), including training in sustainable harvesting, processing, and market access
- Design and implement capacity development measures for partner institutions, local authorities, and communities
- Work in an intercultural team and collaborate closely with local partners to jointly develop and implement context-specific, solution-oriented approaches
Your profile
- University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in forestry, environmental sciences, natural resource management, rural development, or a related field, with several years of relevant professional experience
- Experience working in intercultural and rural contexts, ideally in cooperation with government institutions, communities, or civil society organizations
- Strong conceptual and analytical thinking, combined with the ability to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder and intercultural settings
- Proven experience in sustainable forest management, participatory planning processes, and/or the development of Non-Timber Forest Product (NTFP) value chains
- Practical experience with capacity development approaches and advising local partners or institutions
- Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, both in individual and group settings
- Structured and independent working style, combined with creativity and a strong sense of responsibility
- Fluent in English; Basic knowledge in German and/or Mongolian is an asset
Location information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Mongolia.
In general, the security situation is calm. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management is appointed at the local GIZ office.GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.-k
Notes
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
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Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.
The actual departure date depends on the visa and entry regulations of the country of assignment.
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Our benefits
- We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
- Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
- Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
- As a development worker, you can use the project vehicle for trips to school or to visit a doctor or can receive a monthly lump-sum mobility allowance instead. The project vehicle can also be used for personal trips with your manager’s approval.
- As an employee/development worker, you will receive extensive additional benefits (e.g. monthly expatriate allowance, family allowances, private group health insurance) during your assignment, in addition to your remuneration / basic subsistence allowance.
- To enable you to get ready for your assignment as a development worker and your outward journey, you will be given outward journey leave following your preparation time in Germany.
- We will cover a large portion of the childcare costs for dependent children under 14 who are accompanying you if your partner is not doing so and is not a development worker or integrated expert themselves. Most nursery and school fees are paid.
- We will reimburse you for your rental costs based on the rent index for your country as well as paying you an equipment and furnishing allowance on top.
- You and the members of your family accompanying you will be covered by our health and liability insurance, while your family members will also benefit from accident insurance. In countries in crisis, we operate a comprehensive risk management system for your protection, which minimises personal dangers and risks.
About us
The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Contact
+49 6196/79-3200
hrsc@giz.de
