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UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 2
- Organisations
- 2
- Last refreshed
- 7/22/2026
Latest open roles
Project Manager [Open to internal and external applicants]
United Nations Development Programme · 🇹🇲 Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Turkmenistan is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of the 'Lab-2' project, which aims to strengthen national clinical laboratory services for infectious and non-communicable diseases. Reporting to the Health Programme Specialist, the incumbent will oversee daily project management, strategic direction, and institutional capacity building. Key responsibilities include managing project budgets and work plans, coordinating with the Ministry of Health and Project Board, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. The role involves significant financial management, including tracking spending and preparing donor reports, as well as monitoring and evaluation of health system outcomes. The Project Manager will also coordinate international and national consultants, manage procurement of lab equipment, and facilitate knowledge sharing and public outreach. The position requires fluency in English, Russian, and Turkmen, and involves travel within Turkmenistan and potentially internationally. The ideal candidate possesses a master’s degree in a relevant field plus two years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus four years, with specific expertise in public health project management and laboratory systems.
Closes 8/5/2026International consultant on adoption of breast cancer treatment clinical protocols and development of compliance monitoring indicators
United Nations Population Fund · 🇹🇲 Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan
UNFPA Turkmenistan seeks an international consultant to evaluate and update breast cancer treatment clinical protocols, aligning them with WHO standards and international best practices. The role involves conducting a desk review of existing local protocols, identifying gaps, and facilitating the development of modernized clinical guidelines. The consultant will also design a manual peer-review methodology and compliance monitoring indicators to ensure adherence to these protocols at institutional and national levels. Key deliverables include an assessment report, updated clinical protocols, a peer-review manual, and training workshops for national oncological specialists. The assignment is conducted entirely online over 18 working days between August and November 2026. The ideal candidate is a qualified oncologist with advanced medical degrees and significant experience in breast cancer treatment, protocol development, and clinical guidance. The role requires strong knowledge of WHO recommendations and evidence-based research. Fluency in Russian or English is mandatory, while familiarity with the Central Asian context is desirable. The consultant will report to the UNFPA Programme Analyst on Reproductive Health and must adhere to strict ethical standards and national ownership principles.
Closes 7/26/2026
Top organisations
- United Nations Development Programme1
- United Nations Population Fund1
Top countries
- Turkmenistan2
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