SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON CHILD PROTECTION (3 YEAR TERM)
THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, EQUALITY, DISABILITY, INTEGRATION AND
YOUTH (DCEDIY)
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and
Youth (DCEDIY) deals with policy and service developments relating to
a number of very important groups in society. It seeks to co-ordinate
and develop key actions across Government relating to children and
young people. It also works on issues relating to some of our most
vulnerable groups including children at risk, children in the care of
the State, and other vulnerable, minority and disadvantaged groups. It
emphasises inclusivity and support in the area of equality.
The Special Rapporteur on Child Protection was first appointed in
**Apply on the website**; it is a Government appointment for a term of
three years. The Rapporteur reviews and reports to Government on
specific national and international legal developments, legislative
provisions and litigation in the area of child protection, on the
request of the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability,
Integration and Youth.
The Special Rapporteur is required to prepare, annually, a report
setting out the results of the previous year?s work. The Rapporteur
can also provide, if requested by the Minister, discrete proposals for
reform, prior to the submission of the annual report. The Rapporteur
is accountable to the Government to whom s/he reports annually. The
annual report is submitted to the Minister who then submits the report
to Government for approval to publish.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
* a recognised background and experience in the field of child and
family law.
* specialised knowledge of laws and practices related to child and
family law both nationally and internationally,
* knowledge and experience of national and international
developments in the welfare and protection of children,
* a post graduate degree, at minimum level 9 on the National
Framework of Qualifications or equivalent, in law, or in a discipline
directly related to child and family law,
* published academic or other materials (articles, studies, reports,
research papers or any similar written material) in the field of child
and family law,
* Independence and impartiality.
IT IS DESIRABLE THAT CANDIDATES ALSO HAVE:
* experience in communicating with relevant stakeholders at a senior
level including Governments, NGOs and the media.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on
Thursday **Apply on the website**th September **Apply on the
website**.
If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about
this role, please contact Sandra Cairns at **Apply on the website**
For More information and how to apply, visit:
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Type: Permanent
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