National Consultant on Youth Ecosystem Mapping and Youth Engagement

The consultant will conduct a comprehensive mapping of the youth ecosystem in Turkmenistan to inform UNICEF's programming and partnerships related to youth participation, leadership, volunteering, climate action and community engagement. This includes identifying existing youth initiatives, interests, networks, and key stakeholders, and developing practical recommendations and tools to strengthen youth engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive and practical evidence base on the youth ecosystem in Turkmenistan.
• Identify and map existing youth initiatives and youth-led activities across the country.
• Map youth interests, priorities, skills, aspirations and areas of engagement.
• Identify existing professional, personal and volunteering network opportunities available to young people and gaps in access to such opportunities.
• Identify key institutions, organizations and stakeholders working with and for young people.
• Develop a database for UNICEF engagement of youth across subjects and initiatives.
• Undertake field missions to all regions of Turkmenistan to conduct consultations with young people, youth groups, institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop practical recommendations and tools to support a more systematic, inclusive and sustainable approach to youth engagement.

Requirements

• University Degree in Social sciences; Youth development; Education; Public policy; Sociology; Psychology; International development; Or another relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in youth development, participation, community engagement, research, programme development or related fields.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research and consultations.
• Experience in stakeholder mapping and consultation processes.
• Experience developing databases, mapping tools or analytical reports would be an asset.
• Experience working with young people.
• Knowledge of youth-related institutions and the context in Turkmenistan.
• Experience working across regions and engaging diverse communities.
• Experience with UNICEF, United Nations or international development organizations would be an asset.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to translate findings into practical programme recommendations.
• Fluency in Turkmen and Russian (spoken and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of English is an asset.

Skills

• Youth Development
• Community Engagement
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• Stakeholder Mapping
• Consultation Processes
• Database Development
• Mapping Tools
• Analytical Reporting
• Program Development
• Youth Participation
• Facilitation Skills
• Report Writing
• Programme Recommendations
• Youth Leadership
• Volunteering Programmes
• Climate Action Engagement
• Youth Ecosystem Mapping

Languages

Turkmen, Russian, English