National Individual Consultancy for Operationalizing the Supervision System for the Temporary Foster Care Model (remote with travel)

Organizational Context

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this temporary, output-based consultancy is to support UNICEF and the Ministry of Family and Social Services in reviewing, refining, operationalizing, piloting and finalizing the draft supervision system developed for the Temporary Foster Care Model under the IPA III project. This role will involve in-depth analysis of the existing draft system, identifying areas for improvement, and developing practical guidelines and tools for its effective implementation. The consultant will work closely with national stakeholders to ensure the system aligns with best practices in child protection and alternative care, and that it is sustainable and scalable within the Turkish context. The ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of supervision for children in temporary foster care, ensuring their well-being and protection.

Responsibilities

Review and critically assess the draft supervision system for the Temporary Foster Care Model, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas for enhancement. Refine the draft system based on international best practices in child protection, alternative care, and supervision methodologies. Develop comprehensive operational guidelines, manuals, and monitoring tools to support the practical implementation of the supervision system. Plan and conduct a pilot phase for the refined supervision system, gathering feedback from relevant stakeholders and service providers. Analyze feedback from the pilot phase and make necessary adjustments to finalize the supervision system. Facilitate technical workshops and consultations with the Ministry of Family and Social Services and provincial social service structures to ensure buy-in and capacity building. Prepare a final report detailing the operationalized supervision system, including recommendations for its long-term sustainability and integration into national child protection frameworks. Ensure all deliverables are aligned with the objectives of the IPA III project and UNICEF’s mandate.

Work Experience

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in child protection, alternative care, foster care, family-based care, social services, or related fields. Demonstrated experience in developing guidelines, manuals, operational frameworks, supervision systems, monitoring tools, or capacity development materials for social services or child protection programmes.

Skills

Child protection systems, Alternative care models, Foster care, Family-based care, Supervision approaches, Developing guidelines and manuals, Operational frameworks, Monitoring tools, Capacity development, Stakeholder consultation, Public institution collaboration, De-institutionalization processes

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