Individual National Consultancy to provide psychosocial support services for children and families as part of piloting diversion measures, restorative justice and social work case support

UN Children's Fund - UNICEF | Consultant |
Closing: 25 Feb 2026 7 days remaining
Location: Ashgabat

Overview

Provide psychosocial/psychological support to children and caregivers involved in a diversion and restorative justice pilot. The role involves case-based support, participation in multidisciplinary case coordination, and monitoring of progress to contribute to child well-being and successful reintegration.

Tasks Summary
  • Provide professional psychosocial/psychological support to children and caregivers involved in the diversion and restorative justice pilot.
  • Provide psychosocial support to selected cases supported by MLSP social workers where psychological intervention is required.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary case coordination with relevant partners.
  • Systematically monitor progress of cases.
  • Maintain confidential documentation and anonymized monitoring.
Experience Requirements
  • Practical experience in providing professional psychological support.
  • Experience in working with vulnerable groups of the population, especially with families with children, including in difficult life situations.
  • Provision of psychosocial services to children and caregivers under the diversion/restorative justice pilot (priority).
Qualification Requirements
  • A university degree in psychology is required.
  • A master’s degree in psychology is an asset.
Other Details

Languages Required: • Fluency in Russian and Turkmen is required.

Languages Preferred: • Working knowledge in English language is an asset.

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