The consultant will conceptualize and support modeling of a comprehensive, community-based model aimed at prevention of family separation through referral and services to support families with children with special needs and disabilities, and family-based alternative care in Andijan and Tashkent regions. The consultancy will also build the capacity of professionals and caregivers to enhance family- and community-based care, disability-inclusive child protection and development services at the community level.
UNICEF continues to support government partners in the child protection system strengthening in Turkmenistan through the provision of advanced services to children and families in need, which will strengthen mechanisms for preventing and responding to violence against children. Following the CRC Committee observations to Turkmenistan (2024), and the UNICEF vision under the new Country Programme Document 2026-2030, the Government of Turkmenistan is prioritizing the development of the Concept on Alternative Care. For this purpose, it is envisaged to undertake a study to understand needs of vulnerable families, to document adoption and guardianship procedures and standards, and to examine the factors driving placement of children into residential care. UNICEF will be hiring a national data consultant to support the study.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support and coordination to International Consultant in Social Spending analysis with a focus on child budget and disability budget components. The assignment aims to ensure that social protection investments are better aligned with children's needs and rights, as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This will be achieved through the on-the-job training of Ministry of Finance and Economy and relevant social sector ministry staff, focusing on budget assessment, strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution and monitoring, and budget reporting. Results of the Assessment will contribute to the Public Spending module of the ongoing CODI Assessment.
The consultant will conceptualize and support modeling of a comprehensive, community-based model aimed at prevention of family separation through referral and services to support families with children with special needs and disabilities, and family-based alternative care in Andijan and Tashkent regions. The consultancy will also build the capacity of professionals and caregivers to enhance family- and community-based care, disability-inclusive child protection and development services at the community level.
UNICEF continues to support government partners in the child protection system strengthening in Turkmenistan through the provision of advanced services to children and families in need, which will strengthen mechanisms for preventing and responding to violence against children. Following the CRC Committee observations to Turkmenistan (2024), and the UNICEF vision under the new Country Programme Document 2026-2030, the Government of Turkmenistan is prioritizing the development of the Concept on Alternative Care. For this purpose, it is envisaged to undertake a study to understand needs of vulnerable families, to document adoption and guardianship procedures and standards, and to examine the factors driving placement of children into residential care. UNICEF will be hiring a national data consultant to support the study.
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide technical support and coordination to International Consultant in Social Spending analysis with a focus on child budget and disability budget components. The assignment aims to ensure that social protection investments are better aligned with children's needs and rights, as outlined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This will be achieved through the on-the-job training of Ministry of Finance and Economy and relevant social sector ministry staff, focusing on budget assessment, strategic planning, budget formulation, budget execution and monitoring, and budget reporting. Results of the Assessment will contribute to the Public Spending module of the ongoing CODI Assessment.
