Did they apply for the position? I doubt it/No
IS this part of a redundnacy /redeployment round? Proobably if deemed suitable /appropriate /equivalent
Have they just been offered the job ? No
The company could make it blooming difficult though if they do refuse to though.
If the employee is cable of the work, they can be instructed to do it
Not if the duties fall outside your current contract of employment which they almost certainly will it is not any other duties as required it is a different job entirely as signified by the term promotion.
More details would help