Friends-International (FI) is a social enterprise that works with marginalized urban children and youth, their families and communities, to help them become independent and productive citizens of their country.
FI is running an Alternative Care program that brings together the leading child protection organizations in Cambodia with the aim of addressing the rapid increase in residential care centers for children (better known as ‘’orphanages’’). The program seeks to prevent children leaving their families, and establish alternative care options (kinship care, foster care etc) for children that have been separated from their families. The overall objective of this program is to support the national system for alternative care in Cambodia, allowing for stronger protection, well-being and development of vulnerable children, in collaboration with local and national government authorities.
FI is seeking a qualified Cambodian candidate to fill the position of Social Worker, to support the Alternative Care team.
Position overview
Social Worker will provide best quality social services to children living in residential centers of FI partners, through the Alternative Care (AC) Program.