Description of Duties

The consultant will provide support to the ILO programme through the provision of coordination and logistical support. The consultant will support the ILO’s strategic planning and coordination with ILO partners, including government agencies at the national and local levels, employers’ and workers’ organisations, the Office of the Ombudsperson and other stakeholders. The consultant will be expected to provide high quality inputs and advice on key outputs and activities in close coordination with relevant ILO specialists. The consultant will further provide logistical support to the organisation of mission and activities, including workshops and trainings and identification of possible service providers.

Specific duties will include the following:

• Ensure effective coordination of ILO activities with government partners, trade unions and employers and other stakeholders in accordance with the policies, programme strategies, programme guidelines, administrative and financial procedures of the ILO.
• Provide timely, accurate and pertinent information on programme matters for operational decision-making purposes.
• Participate in the organization and facilitation of ILO missions, conferences, workshops, seminars, training sessions, consultative meetings and webinars and other relevant activities, in close collaboration with ILO technical specialists and main project partners and beneficiaries.
• Identify local service providers and prepare budget estimates for planned activities in close coordination with ILO technical specialists.
• Provide other general administrative and logistical support to ILO activities in Turkmenistan.

Institutional Arrangement

This is a part-time consultancy. The consultant should be based in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

The consultant will work under the supervision of the International Labour Standards and Labour Law Specialist of the ILO Decent Work Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia and will closely coordinate with and receive guidance from the Fundamental Principles and Rights and Work Branch (FUNDAMENTALS) in ILO Headquarters.

Reporting: The consultant will provide a monthly report on activities undertaken under this consultancy.

Duration: 22 days over 2 months. (13 May – 30 June, 2024)

Required qualifications

Education: University degree in economics, law, management, social science, or related fields with demonstrated expertise or equivalent experience.

Experience: At least three years of relevant professional experience at the national level preferably in project management. Preference for candidates with experience in topics related to human rights, international labour standards, economic and social development, and work experience collaborating with the Governments, Workers’ and Employers’ organization, civil society, UN Agencies and other stakeholders will be advantage.

Language

Excellent command of English and Turkmen/Russian.

Competencies

• Ability to participate effectively in technical missions and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Capacity to engage in high-level policy dialogue with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of programme management and budget, project administration.
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and relevant software packages.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, personal discipline, and impartiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as a member of a team.
• Ability to work under political and time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

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