Legal Research and Practical Guidance on Recruitment Practices in Turkmenistan’s Cotton Production — ILO

Call for External Collaborator – Legal research and practical guidance on recruitment, labour intermediation and employment practices in Turkmenistan’s cotton production ILO Call for External Collaborator – Legal research and practical guidance on recruitment, labour intermediation and employment practices in Turkmenistan’s cotton production Call for individual consultants Reference: rfx_4920_HQ Beneficiary countries or territories: Multiple destinations (see the Countries or territories tab) Registration level: Basic Published on: 27-Feb-2026 Deadline on: 15-Mar-2026 12:00 (GMT 1.00) Description The consultant will assess Turkmenistan’s regulatory and policy framework governing recruitment, labour intermediation and labour supply in the cotton sector, with the aim of strengthening protections against child and forced labour and supporting the development of fair, transparent and market-based recruitment systems.

This includes conducting a desk review of national laws and practices, identifying gaps against relevant ILO standards, analysing comparative legislation and promising practices from countries with similar socio-economic or a