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Consulate General of India, Dubai invites applications for appointment of professional Social Workers in United Arab Emirates.

Posted on: August 16, 2024 | Back | Print

Consulate General of India
Dubai

Consulate General of India, Dubai invites applications from professional Social Workers who could assist us with the adoption procedures for the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India (https://cara.wcd.gov.in). 

Revised Term Of Reference


1.Eligibility Criteria : -

  • Age limit :- Minimum of 30 year. 

  • Academic Qualification :- Post Graduate degree in Social Work or Sociology or Psychology or Child Development or a graduate degree in child education or child development or child protection. 

  • Work Experience :- Minimum of 10 years in the field of Child Welfare, Development or Child Protection issues or counseling.

2. Other Attributes :- Indian nationals holding valid UAE residence visa and knowledge of English and Local Language are desirable. The applicant should be willing to travel to different Emirates/ Regions and have a good working knowledge of technology-based skills on the computer and the ability to work on ICT applications. The person must possess strong communication & interpersonal skills. Applicant should have own office to conduct all activities as described below.

3. Scope of work :-

  • Attend Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs) and provide them with complete details related to the adoption of a child/children from India including eligibility criteria, documentation and waiting period. 

  • Conduct Home Study Report that includes social & economic status, family background, description of home & atmosphere and health status of Prospective Adoptive Parents and other family members residing in the home. 

  • Registration of Prospective Adoptive Parents along with relevant documents on Child Adoption Resource Information and Guidance System (CARINGS) portal of CARA. 

  • Update Prospective Adoptive Parents regarding the status of their application and queries related to the same. 

  • Ensure that the Home Study Report and documents are sent to the CARA for initial scrutiny for adoption of a child from India. 

  • Guide Prospective Adoptive Parents regarding the court procedure, Passport & Visa formalities. 

  • Rendering Post adoption services including Post Adoption Follow up visits and reports. 

  • Ensure submission of Progress reports about the child in the adoptive family. 

  • Provide necessary counseling in case of any disruption and arrange for suitable alternate adoption or foster placement in consultation with Consulate General of India, Dubai and CARA.

4. Remuneration  :  Consulate would not pay any remuneration to appointed Social Workers. 

5. Period of Engagement :– Initially the contract would be for a period of one year, which may be renewed based on the performance of the person.

6. Shortlisted candidates will be recommended to CARA for empanelment as the Adoption Authority in UAE.

7. Consulate General of India reserves the right to accept/reject applications without assigning reasons thereof.

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