ECPAT International is seeking a consultant or agency with a team of consultants to support the implementation of advocacy actions identified in the Advocacy Roadmap accompanying the 2025 report on access to justice and legal remedies in Georgia.
OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY
The objective of this consultancy is to support the implementation of advocacy actions identified in the Advocacy Roadmap accompanying the 2025 report on access to justice and legal remedies in Georgia.
Based on an assessment of strategic relevance, feasibility and available resources, ECPAT International has identified a number of priority advocacy targets within the Advocacy Roadmap for implementation during 2026-2027. Applicants are expected to develop a proposed advocacy and stakeholder engagement plan that contributes to the advancement of two or more of the selected outcomes and targets outlined below, including proposed activities, target stakeholders, expected results and timelines.
Objective 1: Strengthen Child-Centric and Accessible Protection and Reporting Mechanisms
Outcome 1.1: Improved accessibility and child-centricity of referral and reporting mechanisms
Applicants may propose advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities contributing to the achievement of the following selected targets:
- Target 1.1.1: Child protection institutions of Georgia (e.g., police departments, prosecutor's offices, courts, Legal Aid Service, State Care Agency at the central and municipal levels) adapt their physical spaces and procedures to be child-centric and inclusive for children, including those with disabilities and from minority communities, by the end of 2026.
- Target 1.1.2: Development and dissemination of multilingual, child-friendly informational materials detailing procedures and channels for reporting cases of concern, including materials accessible to children, youth, parents and caregivers from minority communities.
- Target 1.1.3: Training and capacity building for frontline professionals, including law enforcement officers, social workers, hotline staff and other relevant actors, on child-sensitive communication and referral procedures related to child sexual exploitation.
Objective 3: Improve Institutional Capacity and Intersectoral Coordination for Child Protection from Sexual Exploitation
Outcome 3.1: Increased knowledge and awareness among children and parents about child sexual exploitation and prevention measures
Applicants may propose advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities contributing to the achievement of the following selected target:
Target 3.1.2: Develop and distribute child- and parent-friendly informational materials (e.g., booklets, posters, videos) in at least three languages (Georgian, Armenian, Azerbaijani), and reach at least 5,000 children and caregivers through in-person or digital awareness campaigns.
Outcome 3.2: Age-appropriate, inclusive prevention education is integrated into school curricula and extracurricular programmes
Applicants may propose activities contributing to the achievement of the following targets:
Target 3.2.1: Work with the Ministry of Education and local schools to integrate basic prevention modules into the national curriculum for grades 1–9.
Target 3.2.2: Train teachers on the delivery of child-friendly, age-appropriate and culturally sensitive prevention education.
CONSULTANT PROFILE
The consultant (or agency with a team of consultants) should demonstrate:
- Proven experience in designing and implementing advocacy initiatives, stakeholder engagement processes, or policy influencing strategies.
- Strong understanding of child rights, child protection, access to justice and legal remedies, and/or responses to child sexual exploitation and abuse.
- Demonstrated experience engaging with government institutions, justice sector professionals, education stakeholders, civil society organisations and other relevant groups.
- Knowledge of the Georgian legal, policy and institutional context, particularly in relation to child protection, education, justice or human rights.
- Experience developing advocacy strategies, policy briefs, stakeholder engagement plans, consultation reports, or similar outputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Georgian.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with ECPAT International and relevant national partners.
For complete job description and to apply, visit:
https://ecpat.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06_RfP_Advocacy-Actions_Georgia_BfW.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a technical offer along with your financial offer in USD to vacancy@ecpat.org mentioning: Your name and "Advocacy Child-Centred Justice in Georgia" in the subject header.
The technical proposal must identify the objective(s), outcome(s) and target(s) the applicant proposes to focus on (as per list provided in the "Objectives of the Consultancy" section of this Request for Proposals), describe the proposed advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities, and indicate the proposed geographical scope of the assignment. An indicative timeline should also be included. Applicants should submit CV(s) demonstrating relevant experience of the team and a separate financial proposal.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks from the deadline, it means that your application has not been successful.
Dependent upon the volume of applications received, ECPAT reserves the right to close the advertisement sooner than the suggested closing date.