In 2015, the Alliance produced its first annual State of the Social Service Workforce Report as a multi-country review, shedding light on key social service workforce (SSW) data and trends, showcasing innovative and effective workforce strengthening initiatives, and highlighting the impact of a lack of data. This was a first step to better describe, depict and analyze efforts to strengthen the social service workforce. Subsequent reports were released in 2016, 2017 and 2018 with both qualitative and quantitative analyses and recommendations for strengthening the workforce.
This year’s State of the Social Service Workforce Report will address the ‘State of the SSW during and beyond COVID-19’, and will specifically answer the questions:
- What role did the SSW play in the pandemic, including in prevention, mitigation and response to its impact on communities?
- How did the pandemic impact the SSW?
- What have we learned about what should be the future role of the SSW, in preparedness for future pandemics, prevention of negative social impacts and response to needs and risks that arise?
The consultant will then prepare the text of the report and offer input for charts/graphs/tables to the graphic design firm that will provide professional editing and layout.
The consultancy is estimated to be completed through 14 days of work during the period of February 15, 2021 - May 30th, 2021. Review the full scope of work and how to apply. Applications close February 5.
