Individual consultancy services (national) on legislative alignment of the Guidance on provision of services to the victims of sexual violence (SV) in health care settings

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund), which is a leading global organization focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights. UNFPA was established in 1969 and operates in over 150 countries, working to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The organization emphasizes the importance of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, and it plays a crucial role in addressing issues related to sexual violence and reproductive health.

Job Overview:
The position involves providing consultancy services to support the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry (MoHMI) in Turkmenistan in aligning legislative guidance for the provision of services to victims of sexual violence. The consultant will be responsible for editing and restructuring existing guidance documents to meet legal standards, ensuring that they can be formally endorsed and operationalized within the national healthcare system. This role is critical in facilitating access to sensitive and standardized clinical care for survivors of sexual violence, which is a fundamental aspect of public health and human rights. The consultant will work closely with national specialists and UNFPA representatives to ensure that the guidance is comprehensive, legally sound, and ready for implementation.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The consultant will undertake several key phases of work, including:

• Structural alignment and administrative editing phase (6 working days): Analyze the existing technical guidance draft against the legal formatting and structural requirements set by the Ministry of Justice. Restructure and edit the document into the official legislative format.
• Comment resolution phase (6 working days): Review and categorize legal feedback from the Ministry of Justice, drafting necessary textual adjustments to meet regulatory parameters.
• Finalization and Technical Approval Support (6 working days): Conduct virtual working sessions with the MoHMI legal working group to validate the adjusted text before re-submission. Deliver the final legislative document ready for signature and registry.
• Reporting phase (2 working days): Develop a final consultancy report summarizing the work completed and outcomes achieved.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Law, Public Policy, International Relations, or a relevant social science field. Alternatively, a Bachelor's degree in Law combined with 9 years of specialized experience in legislative drafting may be accepted. Additionally, a minimum of 7 years of experience in legal drafting, legislative text editing, or reforming regulatory frameworks within government health or social protection sectors is required. Experience in preparing technical documents for formal approval by state registry or Ministry of Justice is also essential.

Educational Background:
The educational requirements for this position include an advanced degree in a relevant field such as Law, Public Policy, or International Relations. A Bachelor's degree in Law may be acceptable if accompanied by extensive experience in legislative drafting and editing. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of legal frameworks and the necessary standards for legislative documents.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in legal drafting, legislative text editing, or reforming regulatory frameworks, particularly within government health or social protection sectors. Candidates should have a proven track record of preparing technical documents for formal approval by state authorities, demonstrating their ability to navigate complex legal processes and requirements.

Languages:
Fluency in written and spoken Turkmen is mandatory for this position, as the consultant will be working with national documents and stakeholders. Proficiency in other languages may be beneficial but is not specified as a requirement.

Additional Notes:
The consultancy is expected to last for 20 working days, from July 31st to November 30th, 202

• The work will be conducted onsite, and the consultant will be required to submit deliverables in electronic format. The consultancy fee will be based on the NO-D level of the UN Salary Scale for Professional and higher categories, effective January 1, 2026, and will be paid in a lump sum upon successful completion of deliverables. UNFPA promotes a work environment that values gender equality, diversity, and integrity, and encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups.