Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
The goal of the consultancy is to contribute to creating an effective alternate care system that protects the rights of children without appropriate care in accordance with the GoL Children’s Act of 2011, and international standards and best practices.
The objectives of the progr am are as follows:
* To clarify the DSW’s legally-mandated roles and responsibilities regarding the identification, placement, and care of CWACs;
* To develop a framework through which the DSW intakes, processes and provides solutions and monitoring for CWACs under its jurisdiction;
* To develop the institutional capacities of the MOHSW/DSW to execute that framework.
Qualifications and experience
The assignment will be conducted by qualified expert (s) in social work, public health, child rights protection or other relevant background with the following skills and experience:
* Experience and expertise conducting research and assessment on alternative care or similar child protection issues (having a team member from Liberia is encouraged);
* Masters in Social Work, International Development Studies, Public Health or related studies;
* Extensive experience in issues relating to a lternative care and child protection in developing countries;
* Experience working in African or similar context preferred;
* Extensive experience working with and collaborating with Government ministries, especially Government Department of Social Welfare and multiple international institutions;
* Demonstrates strong commitment to Save the Children’s mission, vision and value;
* Previous experience with child rights programming will be an advantage;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity and fully complies with Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.
The role
The goal of the consultancy is to contribute to creating an effective alternate care system that protects the rights of children without appropriate care in accordance with the GoL Children’s Act of 2011, and international standards and best practices.
The objectives of the progr am are as follows:
* To clarify the DSW’s legally-mandated roles and responsibilities regarding the identification, placement, and care of CWACs;
* To develop a framework through which the DSW intakes, processes and provides solutions and monitoring for CWACs under its jurisdiction;
* To develop the institutional capacities of the MOHSW/DSW to execute that framework.
Qualifications and experience
The assignment will be conducted by qualified expert (s) in social work, public health, child rights protection or other relevant background with the following skills and experience:
* Experience and expertise conducting research and assessment on alternative care or similar child protection issues (having a team member from Liberia is encouraged);
* Masters in Social Work, International Development Studies, Public Health or related studies;
* Extensive experience in issues relating to a lternative care and child protection in developing countries;
* Experience working in African or similar context preferred;
* Extensive experience working with and collaborating with Government ministries, especially Government Department of Social Welfare and multiple international institutions;
* Demonstrates strong commitment to Save the Children’s mission, vision and value;
* Previous experience with child rights programming will be an advantage;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, age sensitivity and fully complies with Save the Children’s Child Protection Policy and Guidelines.
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:asobossi.92628.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com
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