The UNFPA Country Office in Turkmenistan advertised the vacancy of an Individual Consultant (national) to provide temporary support in the implementation of the programme portfolios .
The detailed description and requirements of the position can be found at the below links and in the attachment to this message.
For internal candidates: View the internal job posting
For external candidates: View the external job posting
We would like to take this opportunity to invite interested individuals with relevant professional experience and qualifications to apply online as indicated in the above links by the deadline of 22 February 2023 (08:00 EST).
Qualified Female Candidates are Strongly Encouraged to Apply!
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted in advance to the next stage of the selection process.
We would appreciate it if you circulate this announcement in order to bring it to the attention of candidates who might be interested and qualified.
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (national)
to provide temporary support in the implementation of the programme portfolios
TERMS OF REFERENCE |
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Hiring Office: |
UNFPA Turkmenistan Country Office |
Purpose of consultancy: |
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022- 2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals. UNFPA works through five-year country programmes, with the current one approved for the period 2021-2025 and co-financed by the Government. Building on the results achieved the current Country Programme focuses on three key areas in line with the 2030 Agenda, namely: Reproductive health and rights, Gender equality and Quality data for development. The well-being and development of the youth will be crosscutting across these key areas. This consultancy will be focusing on the below two areas: Reproductive health and reproductive rights (RH&RR) which is aimed at ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. This will be achieved by supporting the MoH MI of Turkmenistan in improving quality, inclusiveness and affordability of integrated reproductive health services with increased domestic investments in family planning to reach the furthest behind and strengthen accountability mechanisms for health governance. Quality data for development (PD portfolio) - cooperation in the area of population dynamics will provide the support to ensure access and generation of quality population data, including the 2022 Population and Housing Census, to incorporate population and development analysis into planning and policy decisions to contribute to achieving the SDGs. The Programme Assistant will mainly cover to the RH and PD programmes portfolio and provide programme, administrative and financial support to the programme and operations teams in the implementation of Country Programme. The incumbent will also contact with staff and other personnel to promote achievement of common goals and shared objectives and demonstrate personal commitment to UNFPA’s mandate and organizational vision. |
Scope of work:
(Description of services, activities, or outputs) |
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office and direct supervision of the UNFPA National Programme Specialist on Reproductive Health and in the close cooperation with the National Programme Analyst on Population Dynamics, the Programme Assistant will be responsible for the following:
makes logistical arrangements for the delivery, including customs clearance and |
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distribution; obtains Receipt and Inspection Reports and acceptance reports from national counterparts.
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Duration and working schedule: |
From 01 May 2023 till 31 December 2023* *The IC will provide temporary support to backstop the staff member during her maternity leave Start date and duration may vary |
Place where services are to be delivered: |
The IC is expected to deliver all services and outputs by stationing in the UNFPA Country Office in Turkmenistan. |
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g. electronic, hard copy etc.): |
The deliverables will be provided in-person, as described in the section “Scope of work”. |
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline: |
The work of the IC at all stages will be monitored by the UNFPA National Programme Specialist on Reproductive Health. The IC will be closely working with the National Programme Analyst on Population Dynamics |
Supervisory arrangements: |
The IC will perform under the guidance and supervision of UNFPA National Programme Specialist on Reproductive Health and in the close cooperation with the National Programme Analyst on Population Dynamics and overall supervision of the Head of Office |
Expected travel: |
Travel can be expected on need-base subject to budget availability and approval of the direct Supervisor and Head of Office. |
Required expertise, qualifications and competencies, including language requirements: |
Academic Requirements:
Experience:
Languages: Fluency in English and Russian. Working knowledge of Turkmen is desirable. Computer skills: Proficiency in current software applications Other: Good communication skills and ability to work as a team member, paying attention to details, time management and tasks prioritisation skills |
Inputs / services to be |
UNFPA shall provide the IC with office space, IT equipment, relevant materials, data, |
provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g support services, office space, equipment), if applicable: |
information and reports. |
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any: |
The IC’s fee will be calculated based on GS 5 level of the UN salary scale effective 1 November 2020 and will be paid on a monthly basis upon completion of deliverables. |