Application Guide
How to Apply for Consultancy: Advocacy on access to justice for children subjected to sexual exploitation and abuse in Georgia
at ECPAT International
🏢 About ECPAT International
ECPAT International is a global network of 143 member organizations in 115 countries, solely dedicated to ending child sexual exploitation. Working here means joining a mission-driven team that influences policy and practice worldwide, with a focus on protecting the most vulnerable children.
About This Role
This consultancy focuses on designing and implementing advocacy initiatives to improve access to justice for child victims of sexual exploitation in Georgia. You will engage with government and civil society to drive legal and policy changes, create child-friendly materials, and train frontline professionals.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve a virtual meeting with Georgian civil society partners to discuss advocacy tactics, followed by drafting a policy brief targeting the Ministry of Justice. Later, you might review child-friendly materials for a campaign or prepare training modules for judges, all while coordinating with ECPAT's global team remotely.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who ECPAT International Is Looking For
- Proven track record in advocacy or policy influencing, specifically related to child rights or access to justice.
- Deep understanding of child sexual exploitation, trauma-informed approaches, and child-sensitive legal procedures.
- Familiarity with Georgia's legal and institutional framework for child protection, including relevant laws and stakeholders.
- Native-level fluency in Georgian and professional proficiency in English, with strong writing and presentation skills.
📝 Tips for Applying to ECPAT International
Highlight specific advocacy campaigns or policy changes you have led, especially those involving child protection or justice reform.
Demonstrate knowledge of Georgia's child protection system by referencing recent laws or initiatives (e.g., the Code on the Rights of the Child).
Provide examples of how you have engaged with government officials, judges, or prosecutors to influence policy.
Show your experience in developing child-friendly materials or conducting training for professionals on child-sensitive communication.
Tailor your CV and cover letter to emphasize consultancy/contract work and ability to deliver within a defined timeline.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your commitment to child rights and specific experience with child sexual exploitation cases.', 'Your understanding of the Georgian context, including key actors and gaps in access to justice for children.', 'Your ability to design and implement advocacy strategies that lead to measurable policy or practice changes.', 'Your skills in creating accessible materials and training diverse stakeholders.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Read ECPAT's latest reports on child sexual exploitation in Georgia and their advocacy priorities.
- → Review Georgia's Code on the Rights of the Child and recent reforms in the justice sector for children.
- → Explore ECPAT's global advocacy framework and how they collaborate with national member organizations.
- → Look into the Council of Europe's Lanzarote Convention and Georgia's implementation status.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic application without referencing Georgia or ECPAT's specific work.
- Overlooking the consultancy nature of the role – failing to emphasize your ability to work independently and deliver within a contract timeframe.
- Ignoring the language requirement – not demonstrating proficiency in Georgian or providing examples of work in Georgian.
📅 Application Timeline
⏰ Deadline: July 5, 2026
We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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Good luck with your application to ECPAT International!