The project “Enhancing production and market access of vegetables to support economic diversification in Mongolia” ” is designed to enhance food security and dietary diversity through increasing greenhouse-based vegetable production and market access. The project aims to (i) boost the supply of local fresh vegetables and vegetable products through promoting greenhouse-based vegetable production, (ii) expand market access for vegetable growers by involving private investors and improving value chain management, and (ii) share/disseminate experiences and lessons that improve commercial viability and profitability of vegetable production in Mongolia; The project will also build a mid-sized, energy efficient, long duration greenhouse in partnership with an interested private investor in selected Aimag in order to showcase sustainable greenhouse technology and range of cultivation methods. Tasks and responsibilities:
Assess the financial profitability analysis of selected greenhouse vegetables;
Identify key factors that are directly or jointly responsible for influencing per hectare gross returns for different vegetables;
Identify problems and constraints faced by the farmers during the production and marketing of selected greenhouse vegetables;
Based on the findings of the assessment, produce recommendations to improve cultural and management practices for selected greenhouse vegetable farming with a view to increasing the income and employment opportunities of the farmers.
Any other actions as required and appropriate to ensure the success of the activity in consultation with supervisors
Candidates Will Be Assessed Against The Following: Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in economy, agricultural economics; or financial economics,
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with a minimum 3 years of proven experience in greenhouse financial analysis.
Working knowledge of English.
National of Mongolia.
Technical/Functional Skills :
Previous experience with an international public and/or private sector Organization would be considered as an additional asset,
