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Social work is a critical profession in Rwanda, providing essential services to vulnerable populations, including children, families, older persons, persons with disabilities, and individuals facing social, economic, and psychological challenges. However, despite its importance, the social service workforce in Rwanda faces systemic gaps that affect the quality, coordination, and professionalization of services.
The Rwanda National Organization of Social Workers (RWANOSW), with the support of UNICEF Rwanda, has been instrumental in advancing the professionalization agenda of social work. In parallel, UNICEF Rwanda continues to support the NCDA in strengthening child protection systems through a dedicated workforce operating at decentralized levels.
Against this background, UNICEF Rwanda seeks to engage a qualified consultant to lead a participatory and inclusive process for the development of a law governing social work practice and the establishment of a Social Work Council. The consultant will be responsible for designing the legal, institutional, and operational frameworks necessary to ensure a functional, accountable, and sustainable system that advances:
• A clear and enforceable normative framework for social service workforce functions;
• A mature and institutionalized supervision and support system; A robust licensing and accreditation system for social work practice in Rwanda.
The assignment aims to deliver an operational, Government-endorsed legal and institutional framework for the establishment of a Social Work Council, enabling improved quality, consistency, and accountability of the social service workforce. This will directly contribute to strengthened child protection system performance, including more effective prevention of violence, improved case management and follow-up, and better recovery and reintegration outcomes for children across Rwanda.
Minimum requirements
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
Remarks
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