[Hiring] National Consultant for Standardization of Specialized services for children victims/witnesses @AGORA

Role Description

Under the supervision of UNICEF and in close cooperation with MoLEVSA, the consultant will provide principal technical expertise to the Working Group established by MoLEVSA in the development of standards and preparation of the draft Rulebook regulating the licensing and provision of specialized secondary support services for child victims and witnesses within the social welfare system. The Working Group will comprise professionals and representatives of key stakeholders from the social welfare sector and other relevant institutions.

• Conduct the necessary desk review
• Prepare successive drafts
• Develop materials for Working Group discussions
• Present and explain proposed solutions
• Document agreed changes
• Incorporate comments received through consultations
• Prepare the final draft Rulebook

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in social and humanistic fields (law, social work, psychology, sociology, pedagogy or another relevant field)

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional experience in child protection, social welfare, children’s rights or a closely related field
• Demonstrated experience in development of policies, regulations, standards, protocols or other normative frameworks in the field of child protection or social welfare
• Demonstrated experience relating to child victims and witnesses of violence and/or crime, including child-friendly and trauma-informed approaches
• Knowledge of relevant international and European children’s rights and child-friendly justice standards
• Demonstrated experience in working with government institutions and facilitating multidisciplinary and multistakeholder processes
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills
• Very good teamwork and communication skills
• Fluency in Serbian and English, written and spoken

Desirables

• Previous experience in drafting secondary legislation, developing standards for social welfare or child protection services and/or licensing requirements for service providers
• Knowledge of integrated/multidisciplinary service models, trauma-informed practice and restorative justice approaches
• Previous experience working with UNICEF, other UN agencies, the European Union or Council of Europe

Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
• Attractive compensation and benefits package

Company Description

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, and we welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.