National Consultant – Engineer at IOM

Çankaya, Central Anatolia Region, Turkey -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Supervision, Architecture, Engineering, Water-Saving Technologies, Construction Supervision, Field Experience, Technical Documentation, Report Writing, PC Proficiency, Turkmen Language, Russian Language

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] Project Context and Scope The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Turkmenistan is implementing a project to support national efforts in effective water resource management and climate change adaptation planning, with a particular focus on vulnerable groups, including families of migrants left behind and women‑led households. The project aims to enhance the adaptive capacity of these target groups by strengthening their knowledge and practical skills, as well as through a series of seminars for decision‑makers, planners, and technical experts from local administrations and communities in Akhal and Dashoguz velayats on inclusive local‑level climate change adaptation planning. In addition, the project envisages demonstrating efficient water resource use and the application of traditional, innovative, and environmentally sustainable technologies on irrigated lands in the mountainous village of Konegummez (Akhal velayat) and on desert pastures of the Garagum livestock farm in Dashoguz velayat. A key component of this work is stakeholder engagement and cooperation to improve local‑level adaptation planning, strengthen resilience, and ensure national ownership of project results. The project also includes thematic studies to support national climate change adaptation efforts. Project activities will contribute to fulfilling national commitments related to climate change adaptation for vulnerable populations. The National Consultant will work closely with the IOM project team and other relevant stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of this assignment. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Project Title: “Improving Adaptive Capacity of Local Communities to Water Shortages and Land Degradation in Two Climatic Hazard Affected Regions of Turkmenistan”. Duty location of Consultancy: Akhal and Dashoguz velayats, Turkmenistan Contract Duration:: 3 months

Responsibilities

The consultant will provide technical supervision for the installation of water-saving technologies and related infrastructure at project demonstration sites. They will also maintain on-site technical documentation and coordinate with contractors and local users.