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.
- 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