Facilitate Lead - Southeast Asia GBV Prevention Platform Secretariat

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Cowater International

Remote (global)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: Not specified
  • Organisation type: Consultancy
  • Remote option: Remote (global)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 13/02/2026
  • Location: East, South and Southeast Asia
GBV / VAWG
The Southeast Asia Gender-based Violence Prevention Platform ("the Platform") is a regionally led, Australian-funded initiative that aims to address the need and demand for increased investment in, and coordination of, gender-based violence (GBV) primary prevention initiatives in the Southeast Asia region. The Platform aims to strengthen locally-led efforts to prevent GBV through evidence-based advocacy, dialogue, policy and programming in Southeast Asia. 

 
Key Responsibilities:
As the Facilitate Team Lead you will:
  • Provide oversight of and lead the Facilitate workstream and ensure alignment with program principles and objectives, including chairing meetings, setting and managing work plans, leading day-to-day implementation and ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery.
  • Provide strategic oversight of the direction and planned approach of the Facilitate Pillar, ensuring a clear vision backed up by a strong and achievable workplan.
  • Design and implement capacity-building strategies for both practitioners and implementing organisations, focusing on evidence-based primary prevention. This includes coordinating the design, build and roll out of online courses, alongside overseeing the development and dissemination of associated learning materials and events.
  • Oversee a mentoring approach for sustained support to select organisations, including coordinating the selection and oversight of mentee organisations, alongside ensuring a diverse pool of expert mentors who are trained and supported to provide the mentoring.
  • Regularly engage with GBV Prevention best practice and evidence in order to ensure approaches are informed and relevant
  • Oversee the facilitate granting program, including ensuring grantees are well supported and able to deliver their planned activities to a high standard.
  • Map and engage diverse women's rights and civil society organisations, and practitioners, facilitating network building and knowledge sharing.
  • Maintain strong relationships with national government counterparts and explore collaborations with grant-making facilities and ending GBV bilateral programs.

Required Skills and Experience:
  • Strong dedication to preventing gender-based violence (GBV) and knowledge of women's rights movements in Southeast Asia, supported by professional experience.
  • Demonstrated commitment to adhere to safeguarding policies, child protection, and protecting vulnerable groups.
  • Bachelor's degree in social science, education, international development, business administration, or a related field. A post-graduate degree in a related field is desirable but not essential.
  • At least 6-8 years hands-on experience in managing and implementing capacity strengthening programs focused on GBV preferably in Southeast Asia.
  • Strong day-to-day programme management and programme delivery expertise.
  • Proven expertise in influencing and promoting evidence-based practices among practitioners and policymakers.
  • Strong track record in developing and implementing capacity-strengthening strategies using various methodologies such as coaching, mentoring, and participatory learning.
  • Proficiency in English and at least one Southeast Asian language, both written and oral.

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