Guardians play a key role in protecting unaccompanied and separated migrant children by ensuring all decisions are made in their best interests and acting as a bridge between children and the child protection system
Job Summary
Guardians play a key role in protecting unaccompanied and separated migrant children by ensuring all decisions are made in their best interests and acting as a bridge between children and the child protection system.
The position involves legal tasks such as submitting information to social welfare authorities, representing guardianship authorities, and participating in planning and reporting project activities aligned with donor requirements.
The organization has over 75 years of experience helping vulnerable children worldwide, with a staff of more than 33,000 working in nearly 100 countries.
Matching Summary
Guardians play a key role in protecting unaccompanied and separated migrant children by ensuring all decisions are made in their best interests and acting as a bridge between children and the child protection system.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Legal document preparation
Collaboration with Social Welfare Centre
Representation in legal proceedings
Child protection advocacy
Fluent in English and local language
Organizational and prioritization skills
Nice-to-have
Empathy and genuine care
Initiative in critical situations
Interpersonal communication skills
Computer literacy (office package)
Ability to work under stress
Collaborative teamwork
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in law
Experience collaborating with local organizations or Social Welfare Centres
Fluent verbal and written English and local language
Experience in child protection or migration context preferred