Data Management and Information Systems Specialist

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO

Consultant Closes 15 Jul 2026 7 days left

Overview

Provide technical leadership and oversight for the design, development, operationalization, and sustainability of Mongolia’s national climate transparency information management system.


Key Responsibilities
  • Review and enhance the existing architecture of the Integrated ETF Information Portal.
  • Develop and operationalize modules for tracking NDC implementation, climate finance, mitigation actions and adaptation measures.
  • Strengthen data governance arrangements.
  • Establish and implement data quality assurance and quality control procedures.
  • Provide technical support for system development, testing, deployment and operationalization of the ETF Information Portal.
  • Develop technical documentation, user manuals and standard operating procedures.
  • Deliver training and capacity-building activities.
Required Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience in product management, software development, and business analysis. Experience in the UN system is an asset. Experience with the design, development and management of databases, data management systems and web-based information platforms. Knowledge of system architecture, data interoperability and integration of information systems. Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories, reporting under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), and climate related management system is an asset. Experience in data governance, data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), metadata management, user access management and data security principles. Demonstrated ability to process complex data and analyse information. Teamwork and strong soft skills including interpersonal, ethical, listening and communication skills, proactive, problem solving, self-organizing, planning, setting priorities and efficient use of time.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree from an IAU/UNESCO-recognized institution in a relevant field such as data management, business analysis, software management, information system and information technology. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree must have two (2) additional years of relevant professional experience.

Other Details
Languages Required
Full proficiency in English. Excellent communication skills in English.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
11 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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