I am a Child Protection & GEDSI professional with extensive experience advocating for the best interests of children in alternative care, including vulnerable and marginalized groups. I have a proven background in case management, legal representation, safeguarding, and multi-stakeholder coordination. I have international professional experience in Belgium and a strong commitment to inclusive, equitable, and rights-based programming aligned with GEDSI principles. I am motivated to contribute to Save the Children’s mission to ensure that no child is left behind. I have gained experience working in a multicultural, international professional environment and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.…

Maria Szegedi

I am a Child Protection & GEDSI professional with extensive experience advocating for the best interests of children in alternative care, including vulnerable and marginalized groups. I have a proven background in case management, legal representation, safeguarding, and multi-stakeholder coordination. I have international professional experience in Belgium and a strong commitment to inclusive, equitable, and rights-based programming aligned with GEDSI principles. I am motivated to contribute to Save the Children’s mission to ensure that no child is left behind. I have gained experience working in a multicultural, international professional environment and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.…

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I am a Child Protection & GEDSI professional with extensive experience advocating for the best interests of children in alternative care, including vulnerable and marginalized groups. I have a proven background in case management, legal representation, safeguarding, and multi-stakeholder coordination.

I have international professional experience in Belgium and a strong commitment to inclusive, equitable, and rights-based programming aligned with GEDSI principles. I am motivated to contribute to Save the Children’s mission to ensure that no child is left behind. I have gained experience working in a multicultural, international professional environment and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

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Language

Hungarian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Slovak
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Child Protection Guardian / Child Rights Representative at National Child Protection Service
January 1, 2020 - Present
Advocate for the rights and best interests of children in alternative care. Handle cases involving abuse, neglect, endangerment, and protection risks. Provide child-centered legal representation and ensure access to protection services. Coordinate with social services, courts, care institutions, and authorities. Apply safeguarding and GEDSI principles in all child protection interventions.
Accounts Receivable Coordinator at KEYENCE International
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Managed international customer accounts, debt collection, and credit checks. Prepared financial and performance reports. Provided customer support in a multinational corporate environment. Worked in English in a high-tech, international business setting.
Program Manager at PLATT 2003 Kft.
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Managed planning, reporting, stakeholder communication, and problem resolution. Coordinated production planning and delivery schedules. Handled customer relations and quality issue follow-up.
EU & National Funding Consultant (Freelance) at Local Government of Eger – Hungary
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Drafted EU and national funding proposals. Conducted evaluations, monitoring, and donor compliance.

Education

Bachelor (Child and Youth Protection, Pedagogy, Psychology, Management & Media Studies) at University of Eger
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Business Information Technology
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Social Work & Training with Refugees and Migrants
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Certified Child Rights Representative
January 1, 2023 - January 28, 2026
EU Project Proposal Development Trainings
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Certified Child Rights Representative
January 1, 2023 - January 28, 2026
EU Project Proposal Development Trainings
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026
Social Work & Training with Refugees and Migrants
January 11, 2030 - January 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Healthcare, Professional Services