West Africa—The African Child Rights Marshal (ACRM)–West African Regional Command has opened a call for expression of interest from credible and committed individuals of proven integrity who are passionate about child protection, human rights, youth empowerment, and community development.
The initiative is seeking individuals who are willing to contribute their professional expertise, leadership, experience, and community networks towards the establishment and development of the ACRM West African Regional Command and efforts to strengthen child protection across the sub-region.
The ACRM believes that every child deserves to grow up in a safe and supportive environment where their rights, dignity, and wellbeing are protected and that achieving this requires committed individuals, strong community networks, and collective action.
Opportunities Available
The call provides opportunities at various levels, including the following:
- West African Regional Level
- National Level
- State/Regional Level
- Metropolitan/Municipal/District Level
- Community Level
Both technical, professional, leadership, and volunteer opportunities are available.
Areas of Expertise
Individuals with professional or practical experience in the following areas are particularly encouraged to express their interest:
- Child Rights and Child Protection
- Human Rights
- Law
- Social Work
- Education
- Health
- Gender Advocacy
- Youth Development
- Community Mobilisation
- Media and Communications
- Civil Society
- Leadership and Governance
- Other related fields
According to the initiative, professional qualifications alone will not be the only consideration. Emphasis will also be placed on individuals who demonstrate integrity, commitment, responsibility, leadership capacity, and a genuine passion for serving children and communities.
Opportunity to Contribute
Those who are selected will have the opportunity to contribute their knowledge, expertise, leadership, experience, and community networks towards advancing child protection and promoting the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of children across West Africa.
The initiative is therefore encouraging individuals who believe they possess the character, commitment, and passion to serve to express their interest.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submission of expressions of interest is September 15, 2026.
Interested individuals can submit their applications through the official online expression-of-interest form:
Apply / Express Your Interest:
https://forms.gle/AiRDyassjSjWhPFp9
The ACRM – West African Regional Command is also encouraging individuals and organisations working in child rights, human rights, education, health, youth development, gender advocacy, media, civil society, and community development to share the call with credible and qualified persons who may be interested.
The initiative says the broader objective is to encourage collective action towards strengthening child protection, promoting human rights, and helping build safer and more inclusive communities for children across West Africa.
Your commitment today. A safer tomorrow for every child.
African Child Rights Marshal (ACRM)
West African Regional Command
