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Consultancy Opportunity Maestral International is seeking a Ukrainian Costing and Public Finance Expert to support Maestral’s work in the Better Care initiative which aims to strengthen the child protection system so that all Ukrainian children have safe and nurturing family care. Applicants must be based in Ukraine for this assignment. Please see the job posting for more details: https://lnkd.in/daWE_f8w Applications are due by 26 April and will be reviewed and assessed on a rolling basis. #jobposting #childprotection #familycare #costing #publicfinance #ukraine

It is crucial to ensure changes at the local level according to an agreed national plan during the Better Care Reform. That's why we held a two-day training session in Lviv on planning the implementation of the Strategy for Ensuring Every Child’s Right to Grow Up in a Family Environment in Ukraine at the regional and local levels. The training was aimed at representatives from five pilot regions: Chernivtsi, Dnipropetrovsk, Khmelnytskyi, Volyn, and Lviv. Pilot projects in the field of childcare and support for children will be implemented in the territorial communities (hromadas) of these regions. Among the participants were deputy heads of regional military administrations, heads of regional child services, directors of social protection departments, and representatives of pilot hromadas. The training covered various topics: 🔹 The importance of implementing a service package to ensure a child's right to grow up in a family environment; 🔸 Strengthening the capacity of local authorities to sustainably manage the social service delivery system and ensure effective interdepartmental cooperation to identify and support families in difficult life circumstances; 🔹 The development of adoption and family-based care, assessing community needs for various family-based care forms, and ensuring the recruitment, training, and support of candidates for adoption; 🔸 Approaches to transforming residential institutions, considering each child's interests and individual needs; 🔹 Financial aspects of planning the Strategy’s implementation, potential funding sources, and models for optimizing financial calculations for regional plans and local development programs; 🔸 A communication strategy for the successful implementation of the Better Care Reform; 🔹 The Romanian, Bulgarian, and Moldovan experiences of implementing such reforms. We are grateful to all the representatives of hromadas and regions for their commitment to ensuring every child's right to grow up in a family environment. We also thank our partners, including the NGOs "Social Synergy" and "Family for Persons with Disabilities," the Ukrainian Better Care Network Group, Hope and Homes for Children, Lumos, the European Disability Forum, and Maestral, for sharing their knowledge and experience with the training participants. Together, we can ensure every child in Ukraine has the right to harmonious development in a family environment and create safe and supportive conditions for their growth! The training was organized by the Coordination Center for Family Upbringing and Childcare Development, with the support of the European Union and UNICEF in Ukraine.

We are proud to share that Maestral’s comprehensive evaluation of Belize's Child Protection System with UNICEF has been nominated for UNICEF's top evaluations of 2023! Our team assessed the existing structures and procedures of the CPS, highlighting areas for improvement and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The evaluation's findings will guide UNICEF’s Belize Country Programme and strategy, ultimately enhancing child protection services in Belize and similar contexts. Explore the evaluation brief, policy brief, and full report on UNICEF’s website: https://lnkd.in/eugUvK-h For more on our impactful projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gg-7vtz.

We are excited to share the completion of Maestral’s project on family strengthening, commissioned by UNICEF and the Ministry of Family and Social Services (MoFSS). Despite delays from the February 2023 earthquakes, we assessed family support services across seven provinces through 73 data collection visits. Our comprehensive technical paper proposes a family strengthening model, framework, and implementation roadmap, tailored to Turkey's context and aligned with global best practices. This work aims to enhance family support services, preventing child abuse and family separation. Discover more about our impactful projects at https://lnkd.in/gg-7vtz.

We are proud to share that Maestral’s comprehensive evaluation of Belize's Child Protection System with UNICEF has been nominated for UNICEF's top evaluations of 2023! Our team assessed the existing structures and procedures of the CPS, highlighting areas for improvement and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. The evaluation's findings will guide UNICEF’s Belize Country Programme and strategy, ultimately enhancing child protection services in Belize and similar contexts. Explore the evaluation brief, policy brief, and full report on UNICEF’s website: https://lnkd.in/eugUvK-h For more on our impactful projects, visit https://lnkd.in/gg-7vtz.

📢 Maestral International's May Newsletter is here! Dive into our latest updates on advancing #GenderEquity in care reform, preventing adolescent pregnancy in Angola, and driving impactful change in Latin America and the Caribbean. 🔍 In this edition: ✨ Gender Equity in Care Reform: Discover the importance of addressing gender issues in care reform and learn about key risk factors and solutions. 🤰 Understanding Adolescent Pregnancy in Angola: Explore the complex social issues influencing adolescent pregnancy through a gender lens. 🌎 Spotlight on Latin America and the Caribbean: Learn about our impactful projects with UNICEF in Belize, the Dominican Republic, and more. Read the full newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eHqpfJyS Join us in creating a safer, more inclusive world for all children. #YouthEmpowerment #GenderEquality #ChildProtection #InclusiveDevelopment #CareReform #Newsletter

The Small Business Association for International Companies #SBAIC is thrilled to announce its upcoming Networking Reception on May 16th, leading up to USAID's 15th Annual Small Business Conference on May 17th. This event aims to provide a relaxed and enjoyable setting for fostering meaningful interactions that will enhance the connections within our international business community. We extend our gratitude to our Presenting Sponsor, On Point Strategy, and Supporter Sponsors: The Cloudburst Group, ECODIT, Orgro, Maestral International, Peers & Partners, and Premier Group, for their support. Registration: https://lnkd.in/gkn-49QF Work with USAID

Working at UNICEF means working in a team that shapes a world with equal opportunities for every child. We are looking for people to join our mission. Vacancies are open: https://bit.ly/3MUEJXG #ForEveryChild, every right

I've been privileged to spend about six months of the last year in Ukraine supporting the Better Care Reform. Check out how and why we do what we do! CC: Maestral International UNICEF Ukraine Mari Hickmann Kelley McCreery Bunkers Beth Bradford Francesca Stuer Matthew Dalling Leonora Borg Joanna Ison

"For decades, women have been an integral part of the care reform movement, especially when it comes to creating the necessary support structures for vulnerable children and families."