Consultant Conducting Analysis of Trends Alternative Care System for Children, Child Protection Section

Consultant for Conducting an Analysis of Trends in the Alternative Care System for Children

The consultancy position involves conducting a comprehensive analysis of trends in the alternative care system for children deprived of parental care in Serbia. The consultant will collaborate with various ministries and UNICEF to assess the quality and effectiveness of existing policies and practices, focusing on permanency planning and outcomes for children. The goal is to identify challenges and provide evidence-based recommendations for improving alternative care.

This role requires significant experience in child protection and alternative care systems.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences
• At least 10 years of experience in child protection and alternative care
• Experience in research and analysis of child protection systems
• Fluency in Serbian and English
• Excellent knowledge of national alternative care system
• Advanced analytical, research and writing skills
• Experience in analyzing sectoral data and formulating recommendations

The consultant will work in close coordination with the Ministry of Family Care and Demography, the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs, and UNICEF in planning and conducting the analysis of trends in the alternative care system in the Republic of Serbia. The assignment will focus on examining trends, challenges, and the quality of existing policies and practices in alternative care, with particular attention to permanency planning, outcomes for children deprived of parental care within the child protection system, and factors contributing to prolonged stays in alternative care.

The purpose of the analysis is to provide evidence and recommendations for improving alternative care and outcomes for children in alternative care.