{"id":357,"date":"2025-07-14T03:22:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T03:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sos.org.la\/?page_id=357"},"modified":"2026-08-12T08:28:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T08:28:43","slug":"sos-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sos.org.la\/en\/sos-vacancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Vacancy Announcement"},"content":{"rendered":"

POSITION: One Local External Consultant \u2013 Youth Consultation<\/mark><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
About Organization:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A Loving Home for Every Child<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since 1993, SOS Children\u2019s Villages Laos established and started to cater childcare services to thousands of children, youth and families through alternative care, education, family strengthening and youth employability programs in 6 locations across the country; Vientiane, Laung Prabang, Huoaphanh, Xiengkhouang, Savannakhet and Champasack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organization responds the need of children and young people who are deprived of parental care through the Family-Like Care program which ensure safeguard and alternative quality childcare once a child has been referred to the villages. On the other hand, SOS CV Laos provide a preventative solution, Family Strengthening Program which aims to empower economic condition for families so that they are able to provide care for their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOS Children\u2019s Villages is a child\u2019s rights organization adhering to standards for the care and protection of children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SOS Children\u2019s Villages Laos works to ensure children and young people grow up in a safe, supportive environment and are empowered to participate in decisions affecting them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SOS Ombuds Officer is mandated to promote and protect human rights, including child rights, and to provide accessible complaint mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, SOS Children\u2019s Villages Laos and the Ombuds are conducting a Youth Consultation with young people aged 13-23, including those in SOS alternative care, to understand their awareness of rights, access to support, and recommendations to strengthen child-friendly mechanisms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Objectives of External:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

To conduct a participatory youth consultation and produce a report with recommendations for Ombuds and SOS Children\u2019s Villages Laos on how to make services and complaint mechanisms more accessible and youth friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specific Objectives:<\/strong> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Assess youth awareness and understanding of child rights and the role of Ombuds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Identify challenges youth face in expressing concerns and accessing support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Collect youth recommendations to improve child participation and protection systems<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Scope of Work\/ Deliverables:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    The External Consultant will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Develop methodology & tools: FGD guides, survey, consent forms. Ensure child safeguarding and ethical standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Conduct consultations: Minimum 3 FGDs with 40-50 youth total in Vientiane and at least 1 SOS programme location. Include boys, girls, and youth with diverse backgrounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Data analysis: Analyze findings related to awareness, barriers, and recommendations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Reporting:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n