National Consultant for conducting groundwater availability assessment in two target regions of Turkmenistan to identify two project sites for demonstrating water-saving technologies

Project Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration in Turkmenistan is implementing a project to support national efforts on effective water resource management and climate change adaptation planning, focusing on vulnerable groups such as members of families staying behind, women-led households. The project will enhance the adaptive capacity of this target group by increasing their knowledge and practical skills, as well as through a series of training workshops for decision-makers, planning specialists, and technical experts from local administrations and communities in the Ahal and Dashoguz velayats on inclusion of vulnerable groups in local-level planning and climate change adaptation processes. Additionally, the project will demonstrate the effective use of water resources and the application of traditional, innovative, and environmentally sustainable technologies on irrigated lands in the mountain village of Konegummez, Ahal velayat, and on the desert pasture areas of the Garagum livestock farm, Dashoguz velayat. An important aspect will be the involvement and cooperation of stakeholders for effective local-level adaptation planning, resilience building, and ensuring national accountability for project outcomes. The project will also conduct case studies to support national climate change adaptation efforts. Project activities will contribute to fulfilling national commitments to adapt vulnerable groups to climate change.

The national consultant will work closely with the IOM project team and other stakeholders to successfully implement this assignment. IOM will ensure the involvement of local administration representatives for the successful completion of this assignment.
 

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
International Organization for Migration in Turkmenistan/ UN Migration Agency in Turkmenistan Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Develop and submit an assessment methodology for review/
• Participate in working meetings with local administration representatives for approval of all stages of work within this Terms of Reference and identify project sites with sufficient water supply for demonstrating water-saving technologies after the assessment.
• Conduct an assessment of groundwater availability at the potential project sites in the mountain village of Konegummez, Ahal velayat, and on the desert pasture areas of the Garagum livestock farm, Dashoguz velayat.
• Prepare a final report on the work done with recommendations for identifying two project sites with sufficient water supply.
    Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • A groundwater availability assessment was conducted, and areas with sufficient water supply for the installation of water-saving technologies were identified at two project sites.
  • The final report with recommendations on the work done was prepared and submitted.
      Education
    • Professional education in agriculture, ecology, hydrology, agroecology, or related sciences. Experience
      • At least five years of relevant work experience in hydrology, ecology, agriculture.
      • Previous experience in conducting similar work and providing quality reports.
      • Experience working with government organizations and NGOs.
      • Experience working with international organizations/agencies is desirable. Skills
        • Excellent proven analytical and communication skills.
        • Skills and knowledge in data security and data protection principles.
        • Ability to complete tasks within the established timeframe while maintaining the quality of results.
        • Excellent skills in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
            Languages
          • xxx Add in details xxx IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Travel required
            • Fluent in Turkmen and Russian. Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
            • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
          • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
        • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
      • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
    • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
    • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.