Senior Consultant to support the development of the social work council in Rwanda (Nationals only, remote)

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, 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.

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

Key Duties include:

• Designing legal and institutional frameworks
• Ensuring accountability and sustainability
• Developing policy and regulatory structures
• Facilitating stakeholder engagement and consultative processes

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in law, social work, Social Sciences, or related fields
• Work Experience: Minimum of 8 years in social work, Law, social policy, governance, or institutional development
• Proven experience in designing or supporting professional councils, regulatory bodies, or associations
• Experience in policy development, legal and institutional framework design, or related reforms
• Language: English
• Knowledge/Expertise/Skills: Strong understanding of social work systems, Law, child protection systems, and social welfare governance; knowledge of professional regulation frameworks, licensing systems, or professional councils; expertise in institutional capacity development and organizational design; strong skills in research, policy analysis, and report writing; proven ability in strategic planning and development of implementation roadmaps; excellent facilitation and communication skills; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines

About the Role:

This position involves leading consultancy efforts to establish a Social Work Council and related legal frameworks. Candidates should be prepared to submit documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System): An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV), Cover letter, A separate financial proposal.

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