Vacancy: National NGO Coordinator

Job Identification: 18996

Posting Date: 02/04/2026, 04:44 PM

Apply Before: 02/15/2026, 12:00 AM

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)

Initial Contract Duration: 6

Org Type: Country Office

Vacancy Type: Consultancy

Recruiting Type: Consultant

Grade: UG

Duty Station of the Consultancy: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Duration of the Consultancy: 6 months

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

The national consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to the following tasks:

• Establish and maintain working relations with NGOs/POs in Turkmenistan; 
• Identify new partner NGOs/POs throughout the country and expand the existing CT NGOs/POs network; 
• Coordinate with partner NGO/PO and organize the vocational educational training as per the project AWP;
• Coordinate and organize trainings, seminars, workshops, roundtables, conferences, and other project activities for NGOs, POs, and relevant government entities to build and improve their capacities;  
• Cooperate with NGOs/POs to identify the victims of trafficking, migrants in vulnerable situations and further coordinate the delivery of return, rehabilitation and reintegration assistances, including medical, psychological, educational, social, legal and other assistance;
• Conduct monitoring of the projects’ activities implemented by NGOs/POs; 
• Provide support in development of press/releases and news on the conducted events of IOM in Turkmenistan;
• Assist in the development and editing of information and visibility materials and any other publications that are produced by IOM Turkmenistan within the project frames;
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Established and maintained working relations with NGOs and POs of Turkmenistan; 
• Project activities (training, conferences, roundtables, etc.) for NGOs/POs, and relevant government entities to build their capacity were held;
• Monitoring and evaluation of implemented activities was conducted;   
• Cooperated with NGOs and POs of Turkmenistan to identify victims of human trafficking, migrants in vulnerable situations, and further coordinated the provision of assistance upon return.

Qualifications

Education

• Completed University Degree, preferably in Social Sciences, or in a related field. Or, alternatively, an equivalent combination of training and practical experience;

Experience

• More than 5 years of experience of working in or with NGOs/POs sector in Turkmenistan, familiarity with the challenges of NGO/PO sector and knowledge of NGOs/POs networking;  
• Familiarity with IOM work in Turkmenistan and its mandate; 
• Skills and knowledge in data security and data protection principles;
• Experience working with specialized international agencies (UN Agencies, International Organizations, and International specialized NGOs);
• Ability to lead and coach individuals and to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Skills

• Excellent proven analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Understanding and respecting diverse cultural contexts and practices.
• 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.

Languages

• Fluency in Russian and Turkmen, good command of English language

Travel required

• Travel is required to: regions of Turkmenistan. Participation in Regional Trainings, workshops and conferences.

Please submit your application via the link by February 15, 2026.