Safeguarding Consultant Jobs in Southeast Asia 2026: Cowater International Opens Regional Safeguarding Roster
Cowater International invites qualified safeguarding professionals to join its Regional Safeguarding Roster of Consultants for Southeast Asia. This initiative strengthens organisational safeguarding systems among gender-based violence prevention partners.
Overview
Cowater International has opened its Regional Safeguarding Roster of Consultants for Southeast Asia as part of the Southeast Asia Gender-based Violence Prevention Platform. The initiative is a regionally led, Australian-funded effort designed to enhance primary prevention of gender-based violence against women and girls. Selected consultants will provide tailored technical assistance, capacity strengthening, and risk assessment support to civil society organisations and grantees across the region.
Eligibility
- Must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social work, gender and development, international development, human rights, or social sciences.
- Require a minimum of five years of professional experience in safeguarding, child protection, PSEAH, gender-based violence, or related areas.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one Southeast Asian language (written and oral).
- Citizenship and legal work authorisation required in one of the eligible Southeast Asian countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Viet Nam.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit an updated CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant safeguarding experience and qualifications. Application documents should be uploaded using the candidate's last name, first name, date, and position title format via the application portal.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 28 August 2026 at 17:00 Bangkok/Jakarta time (GMT+7).