If you are committed to protecting and empowering the world’s most vulnerable children, join us. Our aim is to end the institutionalisation of children globally by 2050. We influence global policy in order to cease the use of large-scale institutions as an acceptable form of care for children. Our activities are expanding and we are growing our team.
You can find details of our current vacancies and how to apply on this page.
- Deinstitutionalisation Support Manager (DI Support Manager)
- Research Officer
deinstitutionalisation support manager (di support manager)
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technical specialist who has solid deinstitutionalisation (DI) experience to apply their knowledge and skillset to develop/deliver DI training courses and provide technical DI advice to external stakeholders such as governments, civil society organisations or individuals. The incumbent will be instrumental in shaping the resources and tools used to train and support these external agencies with the support of the technical team within the Global Training & Advocacy Services team (GTAS). In addition, the DI Support Manager will lead the technical team within GTAS, overseeing the distribution of DI technical support/training activities and ensuring all materials are technically sound.
The ideal candidate will possess solid deinstitutionalisation experience or experience in areas related to DI such as health and social care, child protection, safeguarding and/or inclusive education etc. The incumbent must be at a senior technical level and has worked in an international context; DI experience in low-income countries and/or emergency contexts is desirable. It is essential that the incumbent has experience or exposure to designing and delivering training either internally or to external stakeholders. Further, it is essential that the incumbent has demonstrable experience in successfully managing a team, ideally a team of technical advisers.
This role will suit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to influence major stakeholders in the field of DI through training and robust technical advice. Please note that this role will require regional and international travel.
You can download a recruitment pack here.
Documents
Recruitment Pack – DI Support Manager – Final.pdf
How to apply
Please supply –
- A supporting statement highlighting how your skills and experience meet the person specification (two pages maximum)
- Your CV, stating your current salary details.
Please email to Geeta Paul at [email protected]. If you have any further enquiries, please contact Geeta Paul, HR Business Partner on +44 (0) 20 7253 6464.
- Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
- Lumos is an equal opportunities employer.
- Lumos requests no agencies please.
With a view to minimising our administration costs, unfortunately we are only able to contact those candidates that have been shortlisted for an interview.