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REGIONAL UPGRADES OF SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES FOR TRADE PROJECT

The Government of Mongolia with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is implementing the “Regional Upgrades of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures for Trade” project to improve the sanitary and phytosanitary control, testing, and inspection systems. The Executing Agency is the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Implementing Agencies are the Customs General Administration of Mongolia and the Veterinary and Animal Breeding Agency. Under the project, the MoF is seeking to recruit a qualified Environment & Social Consultant as part of the project team.

The primary Objectives of the assignment is to ensure that all built laboratories—specifically the four operational laboratories (Altanbulag, Zamyn-Uud, Sukhbaatar, and Sainshand) and the nearly completed Darkhan laboratory—are compliant with the Initial Environmental Examination (IEE), Environmental Management Plan (EMP), and Social Development Action Plan (SDAP)for the operational phase.

Tasks and responsibilities /but not limited to these only/:

1. Environmental Monitoring & Reporting Recovery: Compile and finalize 2025 Annual EMR and SDAP based on retrospective data and site visits; preparation of 2026 Annual EMR and SDAP; and Conduct a final environmental audit of the Darkhan laboratory (90% progress) to ensure all construction-stage mitigation and site restoration are completed before handover.

2. Operational Phase Management (The 4 Operational Labs): Conduct Operational Site Audits to assess current impacts of laboratory operations; Setting-up Monitoring System for each lab to track hazardous waste generation, chemical storage inventory, and wastewater treatment performance; and carry out Corrective Action Plans (CAP) to bring laboratories into alignment with ADB safeguard requirements.

3. Capacity Building & Institutional Strengthening: Organize and deliver training workshops for lab technicians and facility managers; Assist the Implementing Agencies (IAs) in drafting simple Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for environmental management to be integrated into the labs' daily operations; and Produce localized (Mongolian) visual aids and environmental safety handbooks for permanent on-site use.

4. Project Closure & Final Evaluation: Ensure the project’s GRM is finalized, all complaints (if any) are closed, and the logbook is ready for audit.

5. EA-Project Completion Report (PCR): Prepare the comprehensive environmental safeguards section and social safeguards section for the PIU’s Final Project Completion Report, documenting how impacts were mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. A graduate degree in environmental sciences and other relevant disciplines.

2. At least 5 years of experience in environmental safeguards or assessments. Specific experience in laboratory safety, hazardous waste management, or ISO 14001/17025 standards is highly preferred.

3. Proven understanding of Mongolian environmental laws and ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (2009).

4. Proficiency in written and verbal communications in English and Mongolian.

6. Ability to conduct technical training and draft high-quality technical reports.

CONTRACT DURATION AND CONDITIONS: The assignment is expected to start in March 2026. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the relevant regulations of the Government of Mongolia and the Asian Development Bank.  

Qualified candidates should submit:

- A cover letter indicating why she/he considers her/himself suitable for the position,

- A detailed CV highlighting skills/experience, copy of diplomas or certificates and

- 2 (two) reference letters from the previous employers through https://selfservice.adb.org/OA_HTML/adb/adbpos/jsp/ADBCMSHomepage.jsp.

Only successful candidates will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered.