IFSW Asia Pacific is looking for ONE Regional Representative to the IFSW Education Commission. This is a voluntary position. The Education Commission aims to establish a dynamic knowledge exchange framework between social work education and practice, fostering mutual learning.
It provides support to social work programs and educators in maintaining educational excellence while aligning with international standards in the profession.
The specific objectives of the Education Commission are:
- Provide, within the structures of IFSW, a platform for all parties to work together at the national and global level, in accordance with the global principles, values and ethics as articulated in the Global Definition of Social Work.
- Agree on global minimum standards of social work curriculum and an internationally recognized policy framework.
- Develop a mechanism for IFSW endorsement of social work curricula who meet the global minimum standards and policy frameworks.
- Extend support to social work programmes and educators when experiencing political or technocratic pressures to make “concessions” to the quality of education.
- Promote genuine participation of the people who use services.
More information and activities of the Education Commission can be found in https://www.ifsw.org/ifsw-commissions/education-commission/. Kindly read the role description on our website.
We encourage individuals who are interested to apply. Expressions of Interest are requested to be sent to Teoh Ai Hua at our Asia Pacific office before 30 June 2024. Please write a brief summary of why you would like to undertake this role and your relevant experience. Please also include a letter of support from your member Association.