International Consultant: Finalize GBV in Emergencies SOPs and Train Frontline Responders

About the role

UNFPA Turkmenistan Country Office seeks an international consultant to finalize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for gender-based violence in emergencies (GBViE) and to design and deliver an online training for frontline responders. The consultant works remotely, mostly online, and reports to the Programme Analyst on Gender and Social Policy and the emergency preparedness focal point. The assignment runs 15 working days from 20 December 2026 to 20 April 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Inception: review the zero-draft SOP chapters, workshop materials and feedback, hold a remote kick-off, and produce an inception report with gap analysis, annotated outline, consultation plan, training concept note and work plan.
• Finalize the SOPs: consolidate the sector chapters into one coherent national document, integrate feedback and the action plan, and complete sections on roles, coordination, referral pathways, data protection, safety, PSEA, dignity kits, MISP, and monitoring indicators, plus annexes and practical tools.
• Training package: design a competency-based online training for frontline responders, including curriculum, facilitator guide, exercises, handouts and pre/post-tests, with materials in English, Russian and Turkmen.
• Consultations and delivery: hold online technical meetings with ministries and partners, deliver a three-day online training, and prepare a training report.
• Finalize the SOPs, annexes, executive summary, operationalization roadmap and a short presentation for decision-makers.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Gender Studies, Social Work, Public Health, Law, Humanitarian Affairs or a related field.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in GBV prevention and response, including at least 5 years in humanitarian or emergency settings.
• Proven experience developing or finalizing GBViE SOPs, referral pathways and inter-agency protocols with government and humanitarian partners.
• At least 5 years designing and delivering GBViE training to multi-sectoral audiences, including online training, with training evaluation.
• Knowledge of IASC GBV Guidelines, Inter-Agency Minimum Standards, GBVIMS, MISP, clinical management of rape and PSEA; familiarity with UNFPA guidance on dignity kits and cash assistance.
• Experience with national emergency management or civil defence authorities, and prior Central Asia experience are assets.

Required skills

• Excellent English speaking and writing skills; Russian is an asset.
• Online training design and delivery.

Deliverables are submitted electronically in English, with biweekly progress updates. Travel to Turkmenistan is possible but not required; travel costs are covered under UN rules if needed.