Åsa Olsson

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Senior Program Advisor and Manager Child Protection at World Childhood Foundation @ World Childhood Foundation
sweden
Åsa Olsson's Location
Sweden, Sweden
About Åsa Olsson

Experience in managing programmes in development and emergency context. This includes strategic programme/project planning, design, proposal writing, implementation, quality assurance, monitoring and lessons learnt/evaluation, compliance with policies, guidelines, rules and regulations, human resource management and financial management.In-depth knowledge of child rights and protection/safeguarding with 20+ years of work experience in this field, focusing on the most at risk children, youth and families. Extensive exposure and hands-on experience of comprehensive child protection programming. This include developing and planning for prevention and response interventions, fundraising, advocacy, facilitating and strengthening partner coordination and collaboration, building the capacity of staff, colleagues, partners and communities, including local service providers, parents, youth and children, mobilization of communities, monitoring in both rural and urban contexts, and ensuring accountability and learning towards my organization, partners and project participants.

Åsa Olsson's Current Company Details
World Childhood Foundation

World Childhood Foundation

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Senior Program Advisor and Manager Child Protection at World Childhood Foundation
sweden
Website:
childhood.org
Employees:
28
Åsa Olsson Work Experience Details
  • World Childhood Foundation
    Senior Program Advisor And Manager Child Protection
    World Childhood Foundation Dec 2016 - Present
    Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
  • World Childhood Foundation
    Senior Advisor And Program Manager Child Protection
    World Childhood Foundation Dec 2016 - Present
  • Save The Children Sweden
    Thematic Advisor - Child Protection In Emergencies
    Save The Children Sweden Dec 2012 - Dec 2016
    Stockholm, Sweden
    CPI CPIE TG lead to coordinate, facilitate, provide technical support, implement, monitor and follow up TG work of the members and country offices and contribute to CPI planning, reporting and thematic activities. Prior to my employment I attended the F2F CPIE TG in the Philippines in Nov 2012.Co-lead the CPI CPIE SV groupFocal point for programming on Sexual Violence against Children in EmergenciesInterim focal point on programming on CP and military, police and peacekeepersReview and contribute to donor and annual reports and fundraising proposals.Actively participate and contribute to unit, section and office review, planning and programming meetings.
  • Unicef Tanzania
    Child Protection Officer
    Unicef Tanzania Jul 2010 - Sep 2012
    Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
    Focal point for programming on alternative care, children living and working on the streets, children with albinism and child protection in emergencies. This includes providing technical assistance to government and CSO partners and in-house supportMade significant contributions in designing and initiating partnerships with two NGOs and the Department of Social Welfare on long-term non-institutional care solutions for children living and working on the streets, with clear linkages into the NCPS and other sectors.Developed and managed 6 comprehensive child protection PCAs contributing to the child protection system building/strengthening initiativeActed as the Secretariat of the CPWG chaired by the Department of Social WelfareActed as the interim Secretariat of the Multi-Sectoral Task Force on Violence Against ChildrenContributed to donor and annual reports and fundraising proposals. Tyson Chandlers, NBA; visit to my partners working with children living and working on the streets resulted in us immediately receiving funds and his commitment to raise funds for usActively participated and contributed to unit, section and office review, planning and programming meetings.
  • Unicef Moldova
    Child Protection Officer
    Unicef Moldova Oct 2009 - Jun 2010
    Chisinau, Moldova
    Focal point for de-institutionalization and children with disabilities Developed and managed two comprehensive PCAs on de-institutionalizationContributed to donor and annual reports and fundraising proposals.Actively participated and contributed to unit, section and office review, planning and programming meetings.
  • Unhcr, Deployed By Save The Children Sweden Emergency Standby Team
    Child Protection Officer
    Unhcr, Deployed By Save The Children Sweden Emergency Standby Team Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
    Jijiga, Ethiopia
    Built and strengthened child protection systems, including psychosocial support, in the Somali camps (Awbarre, Kebribeya and Sheder)Managed one project (IRC – child protection system for refugee children and families)Supported the UNHCR Community Services Conducted Best Interests Determination for Resettlement Developed a comprehensive strategy for the elimination of child labour and the promotion of school enrolment for child refugees.
  • Save The Children India, Deployed By Save The Children Sweden Emergency Standby Team
    Emergency Child Protection Advisor
    Save The Children India, Deployed By Save The Children Sweden Emergency Standby Team Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
    Bihar, India
    Supported the SCI Child Protection team to develop, implement and coordinate district and state child protection system interventions, particularly those related to active child participation, psychosocial activities and community based protection structures, ensuring a child rights based approach in all interventionsBuilt the capacity, through training and mentoring, of the SCI team, CSO partners and the partners’ community volunteers and developed child protection toolsSupported the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the 30 Child Friendly Spaces and 30 Child Protection CommitteesIdentified protection concerns for advocacy and programme planning.
  • Save The Children Uk, Deployed By Save The Children Sweden Emergency Standby Team
    Emergency Child Protection Coordinator
    Save The Children Uk, Deployed By Save The Children Sweden Emergency Standby Team Aug 2008 - Dec 2008
    Eldoret, Kenya
    Coordinated and ensured quality implementation of the Child Protection Programme for the Save the Children Alliance emergency response in Eldoret areaDeveloped and managed CP programmes with CSOs on CP, participation and psychosocial support for children living and working on the streets and children in IDP campsManaged two Child Protection Officers Identified training needs and provided technical support and capacity building of the district officers and other partnersRepresented Save the Children at the UN Interagency Coordination and government Working Group meetings.
  • Municipality Of Ronneby (Education Unit)
    Project Manager And Child And Youth Leader, 75 % And Manager Of Settlement Programme For Immigrants
    Municipality Of Ronneby (Education Unit) Sep 2007 - Aug 2008
    Ronneby, Sweden
    Designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated activities for immigrant, refugee and asylum seeking children and youths to enhance their well-being; development, integration, protection and psychosocial supportCollaborated closely with different service providers for a safe environment and well- being of children, youths and families, including referralsAdvocated and lobbied for municipal budgeting of child protection and recreational activitiesSupported democratic youth leadership activities for the empowerment of 13-25 year-oldsDesigned, implemented, monitored and evaluated activities for adult immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees to know their rights, earn their own living and become an active member of Swedish society.
  • Christian Children’S Fund Emergency Unit
    Gender Based Violence Coordinator
    Christian Children’S Fund Emergency Unit Mar 2006 - Sep 2006
    Lira, Uganda
    Designed, implemented, monitored and evaluated GBV prevention and response programsManaged 11 staff Provided CCF and donors (UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, USAID) with narrative and financial reportsActed as the Chairperson for the Lira district SGBV Working-GroupDeveloped new CCF GBV proposals and budgets.
  • Alcohol And Drug Information Centre
    Child Rights And Protection Advisor
    Alcohol And Drug Information Centre Jul 2003 - Aug 2005
    Colombo, Sri Lanka
    Developed, implemented, monitored and evaluated child rights and protection programmesDeveloped funding proposals and drafted donor reportsProvided emergency relief assistance and psychosocial support during and after the Tsunami disasterManaged tours for donors, for example, lead the field visit by the Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden in the Colombo slum project.
  • Defence For Children International Secretariat
    Program Support Officer
    Defence For Children International Secretariat Jun 2002 - Feb 2003
    Geneva, Switzerland
    Undertook policy work related to the worst forms of child labor, juvenile justice and deprivation of education; conducted research; and drafted reports, working-papers, articles, guidelines and project proposalsDeveloped and maintained the web siteCollaborated (focus on advocacy) and attended meetings with the UN, INGOs and others concerning the international child rights instrumentsRepresented DCI in the Sub-Group against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and the Sub-Group on Children in Armed Conflicts and at the 31st and 32nd Sessions of the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

Åsa Olsson Education Details

  • University Of Växjö, Sweden
    University Of Växjö, Sweden
    Political Science

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