Application Guide

How to Apply for Development of a set of Global Guidelines to protect boys affected by sexual exploitation and abuse

at ECPAT International

🏢 About ECPAT International

ECPAT International is a global network of 141 member organizations in 113 countries, uniquely positioned to combat child sexual exploitation worldwide. Working here means contributing to a mission-driven coalition that influences policy and practice at local, national, and international levels.

About This Role

This role involves leading the development of the first-ever Global Guidelines specifically for protecting boys from sexual exploitation and abuse—a historically overlooked area. You will coordinate multi-stakeholder consultations, synthesize evidence, and facilitate a global summit, directly shaping how organizations worldwide address this critical issue.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing stakeholder feedback from an online consultation, drafting a section of the guidelines, and scheduling interviews with practitioners in Asia or Africa. You might also prepare facilitation materials for the upcoming Global Boys Summit, analyze survey data on barriers to protecting boys, and coordinate with ECPAT’s communications team on dissemination strategies.

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🎯 Who ECPAT International Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of experience developing child protection tools, guidelines, or case management protocols, ideally with a focus on sexual violence.
  • Demonstrates deep understanding of children's rights, gender equity, and the specific vulnerabilities of boys to sexual exploitation.
  • Proven ability to facilitate inclusive, multi-stakeholder consultations (e.g., with survivors, practitioners, policymakers) and manage diverse inputs.
  • Exceptional analytical and writing skills in English; proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish is a strong asset for engaging with ECPAT's global network.

📝 Tips for Applying to ECPAT International

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Highlight any experience with gender-responsive or boy-specific child protection programming—generic child protection work is less relevant.

2

Showcase examples of developing actionable guidelines or tools that were adopted by organizations, not just research papers.

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Demonstrate your ability to work remotely across time zones and with diverse cultural contexts—mention specific experiences.

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Tailor your cover letter to ECPAT’s mission and mention their 2027 Global Boys Summit as a key milestone you can support.

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Include a portfolio or samples of previous guidelines or tools you’ve developed, especially if they involved stakeholder input.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your commitment to child protection and understanding of the unique challenges faced by boys in sexual exploitation contexts.', 'Specific examples of developing participatory tools or guidelines through multi-stakeholder processes.', 'Your experience facilitating workshops or consultations with diverse groups, including survivors and practitioners.', 'How your language skills (if any) or cultural competence will help engage ECPAT’s global network effectively.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review ECPAT’s existing publications, especially their reports on child sexual exploitation and regional studies.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the 2027 Global Boys Summit concept and ECPAT’s previous global summits or events.
  • → Explore ECPAT’s member organizations in different regions to understand the network’s diversity and reach.
  • → Study the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and relevant General Comments, particularly on sexual exploitation.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you ensure the Global Guidelines are inclusive of diverse cultural contexts and marginalized boy populations?
2 Describe a time you managed conflicting stakeholder inputs during a tool development process—how did you resolve them?
3 What key considerations should be included in a dissemination plan for global guidelines?
4 How do you approach designing a participatory consultation that includes survivors of sexual exploitation?
5 What are the most critical gaps in current child protection systems regarding boys’ sexual exploitation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning boys or gender-specific vulnerabilities—this role is highly specialized.
  • Overemphasizing academic research without showing practical experience in developing actionable tools or guidelines.
  • Ignoring the remote, global nature of the work—failing to demonstrate cross-cultural communication or asynchronous collaboration skills.

📅 Application Timeline

⏰ Deadline: May 10, 2026

We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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