National consultant to support training of Lao Youth Union hotline staff

The consultant will develop and conduct training for Lao Youth Union hotline staff to strengthen child protection services in Lao PDR. This role supports UNICEF's Child Protection System strengthening under the Lao PDR Country Programme 2022-2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop a training package (PowerPoint presentation and facilitator's guide) on the Child Protection LYU Hotline, based on a review of available materials including LYU Hotline guidelines/SOPs, Social and Behavioral Change Manual, Life Skills Manual, and international good practices/examples.
• Conduct training in Vientiane for the Lao Youth Union based on the developed training package.
• Develop training materials including short videos in collaboration with a contracted company and a one-pager FAQ to support LYU hotline staff.

Requirements

• Advanced University Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Development Studies, International Relations, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in child protection, policy development, or programme planning.
• Experience in counselling/advising youth, particularly in areas related to child protection and hotline services
• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting training programs, including development of training materials (presentations, facilitator guides)
• Familiarity with child protection systems and referral mechanisms in Lao PDR is an asset
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with ability to engage youth audiences
• Excellent communication and report writing skills in Lao and English.

Skills

• Child Protection
• Policy Development
• Programme Planning
• Youth Counselling
• Hotline Services
• Training Design
• Training Delivery
• Training Material Development
• Facilitation Skills
• Communications Skills
• Report Writing
• Child Protection Systems Knowledge
• Referral Mechanisms

Languages

Lao, English