Ref.
2026/SLEISWG/14605
Job offer type
Experts
Type of contract
Service contract
Activity sectors
Social protection and decent work
Deadline date
2026/01/25 14:57
Duration of the assignment
Long term
Duration
19 mois
Senior Local Expert in Social Work - Georgia (M/W)
Département Capital humain et Développement social - CHDS > Pôle Protection sociale & Travail décent
Published on : 2026/01/15
CONTINENTAL EUROPE
GEORGIA
TBILISSI
Mission description
The primary objective of the Senior Local Expert in Social Work is to provide high-level technical expertise to support the strengthening, professionalisation, and institutional development of the social work system in Georgia, in line with national priorities and European best practices.
The assignment aims to contribute to improving the quality, coherence, and sustainability of social work education, professional standards, and service delivery, by supporting policy development, capacity building, coordination among key stakeholders, and the implementation of planned activities under the Social Work Component of the programme for 2026-2027.
In coordination with the Project Team and in close coordination with national counterparts and partner institutions, the Senior Local Expert will be responsible for providing strategic, technical, and operational support for the implementation of the Social Work Component action plan.
In particular, the Senior Local Expert will:
- · Provide technical guidance and expert input for the design, implementation, and monitoring of activities aimed at strengthening social work education, professional standards, and practice frameworks.
- · Support the development and/or revision of methodological, training, and guidance materials for social workers, educators, and relevant institutions, ensuring alignment with international and European standards.
- · Contribute to capacity-building activities, including the design and delivery of workshops, trainings, and consultations for social workers, academic staff, and institutional stakeholders.
- · Facilitate coordination and dialogue among key actors involved in social work reform, including public institutions, professional associations, academic institutions, and civil society organisations.
- · Provide analytical input, assessments, and recommendations to inform evidence-based decision-making related to social work policy, education, and service provision.
- · Support quality assurance and coherence across activities and deliverables under the Social Work Component, ensuring consistency with the programme’s overall objectives and timelines.
- · Contribute to reporting, documentation, and knowledge-sharing, including inputs to progress reports, summaries of activities, and lessons learned.
The Senior Local Expert is expected to work closely with the project team and stakeholders to ensure that activities are context-sensitive, practically applicable, and sustainable, contributing to long-term improvements in the social work system in Georgia.
Project or context description
This request for consultancy services is published within the framework of the “Strengthening Human Capital Development in Georgia” project, which is funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France.
The project is structured around interlinked components, addressing key dimensions of human capital development and inclusive service delivery in Georgia:
Primary Healthcare and Mental Health - This component aims to strengthen primary healthcare services and improve coordination between primary and specialised care, with a particular focus on mental health. It supports the development of integrated, accessible, and gender-sensitive mental health services, enhances institutional capacities at central and local levels, and contributes to improved continuity and quality of care, especially for vulnerable population groups.
Labour Rights and Social Dialogue - This component seeks to strengthen and institutionalise social dialogue in Georgia by enhancing the analytical, technical, and advocacy capacities of social partners. It enables trade unions, employers’ organisations, and relevant institutions to develop and propose evidence-based, inclusive, and forward-looking labour policy solutions.
Social Services - This component aims to strengthen the quality, coverage, and sustainability of social service delivery in Georgia, ensuring that vulnerable populations have access to essential and needs-based support. The component is implemented through a comprehensive mentorship and capacity-building programme, with a primary focus on non-governmental organisations and private social service providers. It supports service standardisation, professional development, and improved cooperation between public and non-state actors in the social services ecosystem.
Social Work - The objective of the Social Work Component is to strengthen and professionalise the social work system by improving policy frameworks, education and training, professional standards, and practical service delivery. The component aims to enhance the capacity of social workers and institutions to respond effectively to complex social needs, promote rights-based and needs-oriented approaches, and ensure more coherent, high-quality, and sustainable social services.
Required profile
Qualifications and experience:
- Advanced university degree (Master’s level or higher) in Social Work, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Public Policy, Law, or a closely related field.
- At least 10 years of proven professional experience in the field of social work, social services, social protection, or related public policy areas, including direct involvement in system-level reforms.
- Proven experience in policy development, strategic planning, or reform implementation related to social work, social services, or vulnerable populations.
- Solid experience in capacity-building activities, including the design and delivery of trainings, workshops, mentoring, or methodological support for social workers or related professionals.
- Prior experience with EU-funded, donor-funded, or international technical assistance projects is a strong asset.
- Excellent knowledge of the national social work system and institutional framework in Georgia, including relevant legislation, policies, and implementation challenges.
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in social work practice models, including needs- and rights-based approaches, case management, multidisciplinary cooperation, and ethical standards.
- Proven ability to contribute to the development or revision of professional standards, guidelines, curricula, or methodological tools for social workers and service providers.
- Solid analytical skills, with the ability to conduct assessments, gap analyses, and evidence-based recommendations.
- Experience in training design and facilitation, including adult learning methodologies and practice-oriented approaches.
- Ability to support institutional coordination and stakeholder dialogue among professional associations, academia, and civil society organisations.
- Strong drafting skills in preparing technical notes, guidance documents, reports, and inputs to project deliverables.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to team-based, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Excellent command of Georgian and strong working knowledge of English (written and spoken).
Language skills:
- Proficiency in Georgian
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (good writing, synthesis and analysis skills, etc.).
Other skills:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills, project management abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with various stakeholders. Experience in working on international development project initiatives.
Additional information
Local disability expert will work in close collaboration with the Expertise France team at head office and in Tbilissi in order to progress through the various stages of building deliverables.
Please refer to the documents attached to this offer for more details about the technical specifications and recruitment process/tender.
In order to submit their tenders, tenderers must send the requested documents (CV and financial proposal, as well as sworn statement of absence of conflict of interests) through Expertise France website, GEX platform before January 25th, 2026.
Selection criteria for applications
The selection process for candidates will be based on the following criteria :
- Candidate’s training/skills/experience
- Candidate's knowledges related to local context (country or region intervention)
Deadline for application : 2026/01/25 14:57
File(s) attached : Terms of Reference (ToR) Social Work.pdf - DAJ_F030ENG_v04 - Sworn statement on exclusion criteria, the absence of conflict of interest.docx
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