Child Protection Consultant on Violence Against Children, 8971 Kosovo Office Child Protection, Duty Station Kosovo, National consultant, 6 months

Contract Duration- 6 months

Working arrangement: Office Based

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                                                         TERMS OF REFERENCE

Kosovo has established a strong legal and policy framework for child protection, aligned with international standards, particularly through the Law on Child Protection and the Law on Social and Family Services. These frameworks define institutional responsibilities for preventing and responding to violence against children (VAC) through coordinated, multidisciplinary approaches. Despite this progress, violence against children remains a serious concern, often underreported and socially normalized, particularly within families and communities. Children from marginalized groups, including Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian communities, children with disabilities, and those facing socio-economic hardship, are disproportionately exposed to violence and face barriers in accessing timely and quality services. While child protection mechanisms exist, challenges persist in inter-sectoral coordination, uneven municipal capacities, limited specialized services, and fragmented data systems.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  External ToR Template TMC0002842.pdf

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