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
About us
Maestral International is a team of leading global experts supporting the development, strengthening and coordination of child protection and social welfare systems that meet the needs of children in adversity. We work to strengthen community-based and nationally-owned systems for preventing and responding to harm and supporting children at risk.
- Website
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http://www.maestral.org
External link for Maestral International
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Child Welfare, Child Protection, Early Childhood Development, and Social Protection
Locations
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Primary
150 S. 5th St.
Suite 3250
Minneapolis, MN 55419, US
Employees at Maestral International
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Mihai MAGHERU
Sociologist: research, evaluation, policy advice. Social protection, child protection, human rights, gender mainstreaming, good governance…
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Shar K.
CEO @ Kurtishi & Associates | Public Finance Management
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Sian Long
Senior Associate, Maestral International
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Nicole Williams
Operations Officer at Maestral International
Updates
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📢 Exciting Project Milestone! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the successful completion of the second NPA-VAWC (2023/24 – 2028/29) in collaboration with UNICEF Tanzania! Our team at Maestral has made significant strides in updating the situation of violence against women and children (VAWC) in Tanzania. We achieved comprehensive data updates and provided a robust justification for the new plan. We developed a thorough theory of change and results framework, finalized the implementation plan and M&E framework with SMART results, and supported the costing exercise with a focus on feasibility and sustainability. These efforts ensure the NPA-VAWC is well-informed, actionable, and sustainable, guided by INSPIRE and RESPECT Women strategies. Discover more about this impactful project and our other initiatives here: https://lnkd.in/gg-7vtz #Maestral #Tanzania #VAWC #SustainableDevelopment #EndViolence #ChildProtection
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Maestral’s President, Philip Goldman, gave the keynote address at this year’s International Conference on Adoption Research. Philip shared key insights with attendees on family-centered social policy. #ICAR #Adoption #ChildProtection #SocialPolicy #FamilyStregthening Philip Goldman
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Maestral and CTWWC colleagues were present at the International Conference on Adoption Research in Minnesota, USA. The team shared their work on using family-strengthening approaches to ensure safe and nurturing family care and recent research on child well-being and caregiver protective factor outcomes following reunification from residential care. #ICAR #Adoption #ChildProtection #FamilyStregthening #Reunification Beth Bradford Joanna Wakia
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Maestral and CTTWC open day 2 of the International Conference on Adoption Research with a presentation highlighting the role of domestic adoption in care reform- examples from Kenya and Guatemala. #ICAR #Adoption #ChildProtection Kelley McCreery Bunkers Sully de Uclés
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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📢 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