Job Description

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.

All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That’s why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

Terms of Reference

Position title: Biodiversity Officer for AHEC
Reports to: NRM/Field Office Coordinator of AHEC
Dotted Line Manager: Biodiversity Manager
Location: AHEC field office, Dadal soum, Khentii province, Mongolia
Date: August, 2026

I. Background
The aim of the Conservation Department is to deliver high quality conservation outcomes set in the WWF Mongolia Strategic Plan aligned with Regional Strategy and Road Map 2030 and Practices in effective and efficient way. The Biodiversity officer is responsible for oversight to ensure strong delivery of biodiversity-related outcomes, outputs and activities set in the AHEC strategic plan.

II. Major Function
Ensures effective implementation of ecosystem/habitat conservation and Species/Wildlife-related projects/programs under the Conservation strategies of WWF Mongolia and AHEC.

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities
• Assists for development of species/wildlife related components under the Conservation strategy of WWF Mongolia and AHEC Strategies;
• Manages and coordinates the components related to the ecosystem/habitat and species/wildlife conservation and management of protected areas under the WWF-Mongolia and AHEC program;
• Establishes baseline data and information on species/wildlife related issues in ASER and provide Biodiversity Manager with baseline and monitoring data and requested information;
• Ensures that findings from field projects are effectively communicated at the policy level to help achieve goals and objectives;
• Identify conservation needs for species/wildlife conservation in AHEC and develop ideas for conservation approaches and initiates and develops project proposals from the ideas with conservation team;
• Leads and organizes SMART patrolling system adoption and proper implementation by State protected areas in AHEC;
• Provides technical support to partnering State Protected Areas Administrations on BIOSAN monitoring tool, geospatial tools and SPA management plan development process;
• Supervises short-term employees and consultants, assistant biologists and interns and ensures quality of the deliverables;
• Supports and ensures multi-stakeholder engagement in ecosystem and habitat conservation management, facilitating capacity building activities in a coordinated and equitable manner;
• Builds relationships and partnerships to foster support and cooperation in related field and develops and maintains effective communication and coordination with local Government line departments;
• Ensures the Environmental and social Safeguard framework for program and related projects;
• Supports the Programme Manager in the implementation of programme activities in the AHEC Mongolia landscape;
• Initiates and organizes new State and Local Protected Areas in habitats of target species identified in Conservation strategy of WWF Mongolia and AHEC Strategy to enable achieving goals/objectives for habitat protection;
• Supports for timely technical project reporting to Biodiversity Manager and Conservation Director and all relevant parties of the WWF Network according to agreed standards reports;
• Ensures all field works done agreed by ToR aligned with the Conservation strategy of WWF Mongolia and AHEC Strategies;
• Other tasks as assigned by the Conservation director, Finance and Operation director, Communications manager, Biodiversity Manager and Country Representative of the WWF Mongolia.

IV. Profile
Required Qualifications
• An academic degree in environmental conservation, natural resources, natural sciences or related field;
• Technical proficiency in the field of nature conservation and natural resource management, with at least 5 years professional experience in project planning and implementation;
• Good understanding of development partnerships, fund-raising, donor strategies, functions and international relations.
Required Skills and Competencies
• Ability to liaise effectively with local communities and governments at different levels;
• Good communication, presentation, public speaking and negotiation skills;
• Ability to work in a team and motivate stakeholders;
• Intermediate oral and written communications skills in English;
• Willingness to travel extensively in the field (1/4 annual time);
• Excellent inter-personal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships at all levels, within WWF Mongolia and, as required, with external stakeholders;
• Demonstrates WWF behaviors in way of working: Strive for Impact, Listen Deeply, Collaborate Openly, Innovate Fearlessly;
• Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

V. Working Relationships
Internal
Collaborates regularly with the Conservation Director, Finance and Operations Director, Communications Manager, Biodiversity manager, and staff across field offices in ASER to ensure alignment of strategic goals, streamline operations, and effectively address conservation challenges in ASER. This dynamic interaction facilitates the exchange of critical information, promotes cross-functional cooperation, and strengthens the coordination and sound implementation of on-the-ground conservation efforts, ensuring a unified approach to achieving organizational objectives.
External
Engages with a wide range of stakeholders, including protected area administrations, river basin administrations, local government offices, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) at the national and provincial levels, academic institutions, civil society organizations (CSOs), and local communities, to foster collaboration and advance conservation interventions on the ground. Also, builds and maintains strong relationships with these diverse groups to ensure effective, context-specific conservation strategies and community involvement in species conservation. Additionally, interacts with international entities and partners as coordinated with the Conservation Director and the Representative of the WWF Mongolia Program Office, strengthening cross-border cooperation and knowledge exchange on key conservation initiatives.

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: XXX

Work permit restrictions may apply.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.