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
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 program are as follows:
The objectives of the program 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 alternative 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.
Location: Liberia
Contract - Full-Time
Closing date: Friday 27 September 2013
All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
