Vacancy no.: DC/ASHGABAT/NO/2025/01
Publication date: 20 August 2025
Application deadline (midnight Moscow time): 17 September 2025
Job ID: 13174
Department: RO-Europe and Central Asia
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Moscow
Location: Ashkhabad
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract duration: 22 months
Under article 4.2, paragraph (e) of the Staff Regulations, the filling of vacancies in technical cooperation projects does not fall under Annex I of the Staff Regulations and is made by direct selection by the Director-General.
In order to support the best informed process in the filling of the above-mentioned vacancy by direct selection, the ILO invites interested candidates to submit their application online by the above date.
The following are eligible to apply:
ILO Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations. External candidates**The recruitment process for National Officer positions is subject to specific local recruitment and eligibility criteria.
The ILO values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified female candidates. We also encourage applicants with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.
The offer of appointment is subject to availability of funding.
Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and they do not carry any expectation of renewal or conversion to any other type of appointment in the Organization. Extensions of technical cooperation contracts are subject to various elements including the following: availability of funds, continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
*Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade. The entry level salary for this position is 27,947 United States dollars yearly.
Introduction
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations. It was established in 1919 to promote social justice and brings together governments, employers and workers of 187 Member States to set labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men.
The ILO and the Government of Turkmenistan entered a first joint framework for cooperation in 2023 to strengthen application of the ILO Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (No.105), which was ratified by Turkmenistan in 1997. This programme of cooperation was developed as direct follow up to recommendations from the ILO supervisory bodies. The 2021 Conclusions of the ILO Conference Committee on the Application of Standards regarding the application of Convention No.105 had urged the Government of Turkmenistan to take effective and time-bound measures to ensure there would not be any forced labour or child labour in the annual state-sponsored cotton harvest in Turkmenistan.
More recently, the ILO and Government of Turkmenistan entered a Roadmap for Cooperation for 2024-2025. This Roadmap provides an ambitious framework for action within a longer-term partnership aimed at addressing the concerns of ILO supervisory bodies regarding forced and child labour and strengthening social and economic development in Turkmenistan through the promotion of decent work.
An EU-funded development cooperation project has been developed to build on results achieved to date under the 2024-2025 Roadmap. The project will provide technical assistance and capacity building support to government institutions and other stakeholders to develop and implement labour laws and policies that promote decent work practices and prevent child and forced labour. The project will also provide technical assistance for the ratification and implementation of ILO instruments that have been identified as priorities, with a focus on preventing and addressing risks of forced and child labour in the cotton harvest.
Reporting Lines
The position is located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan and is assigned to Decent Work Technical Team and Country Office for Eastern Europe and Central Asia.The position reports to the Project Manager. Director of DWT is the Responsible Chief of the position.
The incumbent will benefit from technical oversight and support from the FUNDAMENTALS Branch in ILO Headquarters and technical specialists in the Decent Work Team for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, as well as other relevant technical departments based at Headquarters.
Description of Duties
Design and implement advocacy and communication strategies, including development of content, social media outreach, multimedia materials, and engagement tools targeting diverse audiences. Coordinate awareness-raising activities, such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and public events to promote project objectives and key messages. Develop advocacy campaigns, providing strategic advice, drafting campaign materials, and evaluating their reach and impact. Produce high-quality communication products, including press releases, web stories, infographics, reports, and content for online and offline platforms. Build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, including UN agencies, government, civil society, and media for coordinated communication and advocacy efforts. Contribute to strategic content creation for radio, social media and community media platforms, ensuring alignment with communication objectives. Support monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes, including the assessment of communication activities, development of frameworks, indicators, and feedback-informed improvement of content strategies. Contribute to project planning, budgeting and reporting, including participation in the revision of annual work plans, preparation of budget proposals, analysis of resource use, and coordination of progress and donor reports. Compile and manage project data, ensure quality and confidentiality, support knowledge management (documentation of lessons learned and good practices), and contribute to periodic reporting and information products. Oversee the work of local consultants hired in the context of project. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Manager.Required qualifications
Education
First-level university degree in economics, development studies, social sciences or related field.
Experience
At least two years of relevant experience in the development cooperation activities, including advocacy, communications and experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in the fields of human rights, labour or employment.
Languages
Excellent command of English and Turkmen. Proficiency in Russian would be an advantage.
Competencies
Candidates interested in the position should consider that the nine core competencies of the ILO, listed below, may be evaluated during the selection process: Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation and Collaboration. Among these nine competences, the following are of particular importance for this position: Customer Orientation, Communications, Collaboration
Technical competencies
Good knowledge of RBM principles and the programming cycle (planning, monitoring, reporting and evaluation). Knowledge of advocacy and communication strategies. Political awareness and understanding of socio-economic factors. Good knowledge of the context and challenges for the project areas of expertise. Strong analytical skills and ability to justify requirements and approaches to problem resolution, and good drafting skills. Knowledge of methods and techniques for designing and assessing quality and efficiency of process execution. Good knowledge of social media, multimedia communication channels, PC software (including word processor, spreadsheet and presentation software) such as Microsoft Office. Ability to interpret and work within applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to manage competing priorities. Ability to deal with people with tact and diplomacy. Ability to adapt quickly to new software and systems. Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
Recruitment process
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
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