1. Background

The project aims to strengthen Turkmenistan’s institutional and technical capacity to meet ETF requirements, including reporting on adaptation measures, assessing climate risks, vulnerability, damage and loss, and developing a sustainable national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system.

The Adaptation Consultant will play a key role in supporting the project components 1, 2 and 3, particularly with regard to integrating adaptation information into the national transparency system, aligning institutions and developing methodological guidelines.

2. The purpose of the work

The purpose is to provide technical support in assessing Turkmenistan's current capacity to monitor and report on climate change adaptation measures, develop recommendations and training materials, and strengthen national capacity to assess damage and losses.

3. 3. Responsibilities and tasks

• Participation in the development of the institutional structure and roadmap for the adaptation part of the ETF.
• Assistance in the preparation and coordination of institutional mechanisms, procedures and roles related to adaptation in NDC.
• Support the consultation process and coordination of data acquisition with key national ministries and agencies.
• Participation in the development of data and indicator requirements for the adaptation track in the national transparency system.
• Analysis of existing data sources, their availability and compatibility with the requirements of ETF.
• Conduct a gender-sensitive assessment of gaps in the national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system of climate change impacts, risks and vulnerabilities in NDC priority sectors (agriculture, water, forests, etc.).
• Development of methodological recommendations and an action plan for M&E adaptation measures at different levels (national, subnational, programmatic, project).
• Conducting online and offline workshops, presentations and consultations with national stakeholders.
• Interaction with national partners, technical experts and representatives of the FAO and SIC ICSD.

4. Expected results

• Report on institutional and technical gaps related to adaptation processes and coordination.
• The proposed structure and action plan for integrating adaptation into ETFs.
• Guidance and action plan on M&E adaptation measures.
• Protocol for the collection and analysis of adaptation data for the purpose of adaptation reporting.
• Materials for trainings and seminars, presentations.
• Summary of stakeholder consultations.
• Final progress report.

5. Qualification requirements

• University degree in climate change, ecology, sustainable development, geography, agronomy or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in the field of climate change adaptation.
• Knowledge of UNFCCC requirements (ETF, MPGs) in NDC reporting processes.
• Experience in interaction with government agencies and international organizations (FAO, GEF, UNDP, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Fluency in Russian, knowledge of English is an advantage.

6. Reporting mechanisms

• Providing brief progress reports and deliverables within agreed timeframes.
• Submitting final documents to the Project Coordinator and FAO for approval.