TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of this temporary, output-based consultancy is to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Family and Social Services in reviewing, refining, operationalizing, piloting and finalizing the draft supervision system developed for the Temporary Foster Care Model under the IPA III project.
Minimum Qualifications required
Social Work, Psychology, Child Development, Guidance and Psychological Counselling, Sociology, Child Protection, Social Policy or another relevant field. PhD degree in a relevant field will be considered an asset.
Work Experience
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in child protection, alternative care, foster care, family-based care, social services or related fields.
Language Requirements
Excellent written and spoken Turkish and English.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing guidelines, manuals, operational frameworks, supervision systems, monitoring tools or capacity development materials for social services or child protection programmes.
• Experience in working with public institutions, preferably with the Ministry of Family and Social Services and/or provincial social service structures.
• Experience in conducting consultations, interviews, focus group discussions or technical workshops with professionals and institutional stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of child protection systems, family-based alternative care, foster care and de-institutionalization processes.
• Strong understanding of supervision approaches in social services, including administrative, educational and supportive supervision.
• Excellent analytical, facilitation, communication and report-writing skills.
Desirables
Previous experience with UNICEF, UN agencies, EU-funded projects or similar international programmes; PhD degree in a relevant field
For every Child, you demonstrate...
UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
- An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- Technical proposal requirement: A well-structured and relevant example of previous work, demonstrating reporting and analytical skills
Remarks
UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.
All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.