The Union of Municipalities of Montenegro announces
Public call for the engagement of a psychology expert
for
the implementation of the Project Supporting Children Without Parental Care
- Project description
The project is aimed at providing comprehensive support to children and young people without parental care from the Public Institution “Mladost” Children’s Home in Bijela, both during their stay at the institution and after leaving it. The activities include analysing and improving the legislative and institutional framework at the central and local levels in the areas of social and child protection, education, employment, health and other relevant fields, with a view to enabling the implementation of additional measures for continuous psychological and emotional support, improved health, talent and skills development, educational support, provision of accommodation, more substantial financial assistance, mentoring and other forms of support after leaving the institution, employment support, and similar measures.
- Requirements for the psychology expert
- OEducation: Level VII1 qualification, graduate psychologist, 240 ECTS credits.
Preference will be given to candidates with a specialization in clinical psychology.
- Professional experience: at least 10 years of professional experience in the field of mental health protection, projects related to social care and integration, or similar psychological assessments.
- Specific expertise: Knowledge of psychological processes in children, adolescents and adults; knowledge of methodologies for assessing the personality and abilities of children and adolescents; and knowledge of therapeutic procedures relevant to providing practical support and guidance to children without parental care.
- Project experience: Experience working on multidisciplinary projects or in working groups.
- Skills and competencies: Personality and ability assessment, psychotherapeutic techniques, analytical abilities, research skills and writing skills.
- 6. Jezik: Knowledge of the Montenegrin language
- Availability: Willingness to attend meetings in Podgorica.
III Duration, tasks and timeframe of the engagement
The psychology expert will provide consultancy services to the working group during the period from 25 December 2024 to 30 January 2025 (indicatively), including:
1. Participation in working group meetings and exchange of information with the legal expert.
- Psychological analysis
Description: Analysis of the current situation regarding the care and support of children without parental care in Montenegro; review of similar practices in neighbouring countries; proposal of principles for providing care both during children’s stay in the institution and later, during their transition to independent living; principles of psychological assessment and psychotherapeutic procedures and practices in working with children in relation to supporting children without parental care in the areas specified in the project description; review of international best practices; and preparation of initial recommendations and proposals for the adoption of new measures, amendments and development plans that may contribute to preserving the mental health of children without parental care or alleviating mental health difficulties they may experience.
- Reporting and coordination
Description: Preparation of a final report summarizing the findings, recommendations and progress of the activities.
Deliverable: Final project report.
The consultant will work closely with the working group and the legal expert on the project to ensure that the psychological framework and institutional model are aligned with international best practices and provide a comprehensive response to the specific needs of children without parental care.
IV Place and deadline for applications to the public call
Interested candidates may submit their applications to the public call no later than 23 December 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to the following email address: blazenka.dabanovic@uom.co.me
Candidates who meet the requirements of the public call will be invited for an interview.
The application should include:
– Full name, address and contact information.
– A detailed CV in Montenegrin, with a focus on relevant experience and qualifications.
– Evidence of meeting the requirements (a copy of the diploma, proof of work experience, details of experience in multidisciplinary projects or working groups provided in the CV, and other documents confirming specific competencies).
– A motivation letter outlining the reasons for interest in the project and the contribution the candidate can make.
– A financial offer specifying the gross daily fee in EUR (inclusive of all taxes).
Note: All documents should be submitted as a single (1) PDF document.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. For further information, you may contact us via the email address provided above.
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