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Maria Szegedi

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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.

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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.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • HungarianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • SlovakIntermediate
  • ItalianIntermediate
  • FrenchIntermediate

Industry experience

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

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Work experience· 4 roles

Child Protection Guardian / Child Rights Representative · National Child Protection ServiceJan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 11 mos

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 · KEYENCE InternationalJan 2018 – Jan 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

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 · PLATT 2003 Kft.Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs 1 mo

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) · Local Government of Eger – HungaryJan 2009 – Jan 2014 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education

Bachelor (Child and Youth Protection, Pedagogy, Psychology, Management & Media Studies) · University of Eger1996 – 2000

Certifications and awards· 7

Business Information Technology2000 – 2002
Social Work & Training with Refugees and Migrants2030 – 2026
Certified Child Rights Representative2023 – 2026
EU Project Proposal Development Trainings2030 – 2026

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