Consultancy Opportunity: Advocacy on Child-Centred Justice (ECPAT International) – Apply by 5 July 2026
ECPAT International is offering a high-impact consultancy focused on strengthening access to justice for children affected by sexual exploitation in Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for experienced advocacy professionals, policy consultants, and human rights specialists who want to contribute to real systemic change in child protection and justice systems.
The consultancy runs from August 2026 to July 2027, with an estimated budget of USD 9,000, and can be undertaken remotely.
Kickstart Your Impact Career: What This Consultancy Is About
This consultancy is part of ECPAT International’s global mission to eliminate all forms of child sexual exploitation, including trafficking, online abuse, and exploitation in travel and tourism.
The assignment focuses on turning research findings into real-world advocacy actions in Georgia.
Key focus areas include:
- Strengthening child-centred justice systems
- Improving reporting and referral mechanisms
- Enhancing access to legal remedies for children
- Supporting multi-sector coordination (justice, education, protection systems)
- Implementing an existing Advocacy Roadmap
This is a policy-to-practice transformation role, not just research.
5 Reasons Why You Should Apply for This Consultancy
1. Work on High-Impact Child Protection Systems
You will directly contribute to improving how justice systems respond to child sexual exploitation cases.
2. Influence National-Level Policy Change in Georgia
Your work will support government institutions, schools, and justice actors in implementing real reforms.
3. Join a Globally Respected Human Rights Network
ECPAT International operates in over 115 countries, giving you global visibility and credibility.
4. Build Strong Advocacy & Policy Expertise
This role strengthens your experience in:
- Advocacy strategy development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Human rights programming
- Child protection systems strengthening
5. Flexible Remote Consultancy Work
Work from anywhere while engaging with international stakeholders and institutions.
Key Objectives You Will Be Working On
Objective 1: Strengthen Child-Friendly Justice Systems
You will support improvements in how children access justice services.
- Improve reporting and referral systems
- Make justice institutions more child-friendly
- Ensure inclusion of children with disabilities and minority groups
Objective 2: Raise Awareness & Community Protection
You will help design awareness campaigns targeting children and caregivers.
- Develop multilingual materials (Georgian, Armenian, Azerbaijani)
- Reach at least 5,000 children and caregivers
- Promote prevention and protection messaging
Objective 3: Improve Education-Based Prevention Systems
You will support integration of child protection education in schools.
- Work with Ministry of Education and schools
- Support curriculum development for Grades 1–9
- Train teachers on child-friendly delivery methods
What You Will Do: Core Consultant Responsibilities
As the selected consultant, your role will include:
- Designing a full advocacy and stakeholder engagement plan
- Mapping key government and civil society stakeholders
- Coordinating advocacy actions with national partners
- Developing policy briefs and communication materials
- Supporting implementation of advocacy roadmap activities
- Monitoring progress and reporting outcomes
This is a strategy + implementation consultancy role.
Who Should Apply? Required Profile
ECPAT International is seeking professionals with strong advocacy and child protection experience.
Essential requirements:
- 5–9 years of experience in advocacy, policy, or human rights work
- Strong knowledge of child protection systems and access to justice
- Experience working with governments, NGOs, or international agencies
- Strong writing and communication skills (English + Georgian required)
- Ability to work independently in a remote consultancy setting
Advantageous experience:
- Work in Eastern Europe or Georgia
- Education sector engagement
- Donor-funded project experience
- Legal or policy background in human rights
Salary / Budget Informatio
- Total consultancy budget: USD 9,000
- Covers: professional fees + activity-related costs
- Final breakdown to be agreed during contracting phase
Application Deadline & How to Apply
Deadline to Apply:
5 July 2026
Where to Apply:
Send applications to: vacancy@ecpat.org
Subject Line Format:
Your Name + “Advocacy Child-Centred Justice in Georgia”
Required Documents:
- Technical proposal (strategy + activities + timeline)
- Financial proposal (in USD)
- Updated CV(s)
Late applications will not be considered. The organization may close applications early due to high volume.
Final Takeaway: Why This Opportunity Matters
This consultancy is not just a contract — it is a chance to contribute directly to protecting vulnerable children and strengthening justice systems in Georgia.
You will be helping to:
- Improve child protection services
- Strengthen legal access for survivors
- Influence national policy and education systems
- Drive long-term systemic change
If you are an experienced advocacy professional looking to make measurable impact, this is a powerful opportunity to apply your expertise in a globally recognized human rights organization.
Apply before 5 July 2026 at: vacancy@ecpat.org
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