Job Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Turkmenistan is implementing the regional project “Comprehensive Action Plan for Afghanistan and neighboring countries” which aims to provide comprehensive support to Afghan citizens residing in Turkmenistan with a focus on expanding the socio-economic opportunities of women and girls from among the Afghan and local communities to ensure long-term sustainable development at the local level. Within the framework of this project, training workshops are planned for decision-makers, planning specialists, and technical experts from local administration and local self-government bodies, as well as other relevant stakeholders, on sustainable water conservation and the rational use of water resources on pasture and irrigated lands. These activities aim to enhance participants’ knowledge and practical skills in climate-resilient development and local-level climate change adaptation through the study and application of effective traditional and innovative technologies for the conservation, abstraction, and use of water resources.
National consultants will work closely in coordination with IOM project management team and other stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of this assignment.
Project title: “Comprehensive Action Plan for Afghanistan and neighboring countries”.
Duty Station of the Consultancy: Lebap, Turkmenistan.
Duration of Consultancy: 2 months (March - April 2026).
Responsibilities
In accordance with these Terms of Reference, the National Consultants are expected to provide the following services:
• Develop training modules covering the application of effective traditional and innovative technologies for sustainable water conservation and the rational use of water resources on pasture and irrigated lands.
• Prepare informational handouts and presentations.
• Conduct two-day capacity building workshops in Lebap (25 participants).
• Design and administer pre- and post-training surveys to assess the knowledge levels of workshop participants.
• Prepare and submit a final report on the work done.
Timeframes for Task Completion:
Result 1 - Preparation of training modules, presentations and information handouts for workshop participants (10 working days)
Result 2 - Conduction of two-day workshop in Lebap (3 working days)
Result 3 - Submission of the final descriptive report on the work done (10 working days after the ompletion of the results 1–2)
Deliverables and Payment Terms:
Each national consultant will be contracted under an Individual Consultancy Agreement for a total of 23 working days, with a one-time payment upon completion of Results 1–2 and after the final descriptive report is approved by the Project Manager in accordance with Result 3.
• Prepared and submitted training handouts materials, training modules, pre/post-tests and workshop agenda.
• 70 percent of seminar participants demonstrated improved knowledge on the topics covered by the seminar.
• Prepared and submitted a final report on the work done, including the results of the workshop, surveys, participant feedback, and expert observations.
Qualifications
- Professional education in agriculture, environment protection, hydrology, agroecology, or related sciences.
- At least five years of relevant work experience in environment protection or agriculture.
- Previous experience in developing and conducting seminars and/or workshops in water conservation and ecology.
- Good understanding of international and regional climate change processes and sustainable development.
- Advanced understanding of the impact of climate change on environment and human activities, and issues related to adaptation to climate change.
- Experience of working with government organizations and NGOs.
- Experience of working with international organizations/agencies is desirable.
- Excellent proven analytical and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and creative thinking skills.
- Ability to clearly articulate thoughts, express ideas and information, and engage the audience in discussions.
- Skills and knowledge in data security and data protection principles.
- Ability to complete tasks within the established timeframe while maintaining quality results.
- Excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in Turkmen and Russian.
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Initial Contract Duration: 2
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No