Background:
The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat (CiAsh) continues to support the Government’s efforts aimed at further assisting Turkmenistan in strengthening economic development, including through the empowerment of women.Background_In particular, an advanced training course on the use of modern digital tools for women employees of the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan (MFET) and other relevant agencies will be organised by the Centre on 27-31 July 2026 (dates tbc).
The “Efficient office & AI automation” course will be facilitated by a national IT expert in an in-person format for 17 women, and will be hosted by the MFET.

Objective of Assignment:
The national expert will facilitate the advanced training course in the premises of MFET on 27-31 July 2026 (dates tbc).

Duration of Assignment:

27-31 July 2026

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the «EED Officer», the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties

1. Develop the documents (agenda, practical cases, etc.) for the training. The material should contain, but not be limited to

– Keyboard shortcuts and efficient use of Word and Excel
– Data consolidation, analysis and pivot reports in Excel
– Structuring, formatting and editing documents in Word
– Data visualization and reporting in PowerPoint
– Workflow automation and integration of Microsoft Office applications
– Data security and information protection
– Effective use of Outlook for communication and task management
– Microsoft Access (if applicable)
– Working with printers, scanners and other office equipment

2. Facilitate the advanced training course in Russian – on 27-31 July 2026 (20 hours in total), including delivering the presentations and addressing feedbacks and questions from participants

3. Prepare a final report in English (min. 3 pages – in English) including the main issues discussed, main challenges, conclusions of the seminar and the list of practical recommendations for national stakeholders on improving the efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of transport policies and investments.

Deliverables

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Necessary Qualifications:

University degree in the fields of IT, digitalization, engineering or other relevant areas

Minimum 4 years of professional/working experience in the IT area. Specific experience in delivering and facilitating trainings is a strong asset.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); experience with AI tools and office automation solutions is a strong asset

Strong understanding of data merging, reporting workflows, and productivity optimization tools

Knowledge of relevant international and national standards and best practices in IT and digitalization

Professional fluency in Russian; fluency in English will be an asset

Remuneration Package:

Remuneration will be based on the selected consultant’s/expert’s qualifications, experience, the tasks and deliverables for this position and in accordance with the OSCE established rates.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Additional Information

• Issued by: OSCE Centre in Ashgabat
• Requisition ID: TUR000046
• Contract Type: Special Service Agreement (SSA) / Consultant
• Grade: No grade
• Job Type: Consultant
• Number of posts: 1
• Location: TUR – OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, Ashgabat
• Issue Date: Jun 25, 2026
• Closing Date: Jul 15, 2026
• Target Start Date: July 2026