Safeguarding Consultant

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Restless Development

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
  • Job type: Consultancy
  • Experience level: Other (specified in job description)
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Not specified
  • Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
  • Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
  • Deadline: 04/09/2026
  • Location: Philippines
Child protection/ Children’s rights Digital rights GBV / VAWG PSEA/ Safeguarding
Project background
Across the globe, 1 in 2 children - or approximately 1 billion children - worldwide are affected by violence. This staggering statistic reveals the widespread, but mostly unspoken of, crisis faced by children in every setting: at home, in schools, within communities, and even online.

Violence against children is an issue that transcends borders and cuts across culture and socioeconomic class. The effects last a lifetime and are physical, mental, and social. 

Restless Development is working closely with youth mobilisers around the world to take action and call for greater accountability towards ending violence against children (EVAC). On 18th & 19th November 2026, the second Global Ministerial Conference on EVAC will be taking place in Manila, The Philippines. Restless Development and its partners will be supporting a delegation of young people and survivors to participate in this Ministerial Conference, as well as organising a Youth & Survivor Summit (15th & 16th November). The sensitive nature of this work, particularly where youth and survivor advocates are involved, requires dedicated safeguarding support and a framework to ensure participant well-being, mitigate risk, and uphold Restless Development’s commitment to trauma-informed practice.

Role purpose
This role will ensure safeguarding is integrated into all Global EVAC Ministerial Conference youth and survivor activities, as well as providing on site safeguarding services throughout the Conference and Youth & Survivor Summit.
 
Qualifications
The Safeguarding Consultant should have:
  • Advanced degree or certification in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related mental health field.
  • Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and de-escalation techniques, especially with survivor communities.
  • Expertise in online safety and security.
  • Experience managing safeguarding in high-profile or multi-stakeholder events.
  • Experience in supporting vulnerable groups to participate in global conferences and
  • events.
  • Strong understanding of ethical storytelling and consent, including digital and media risks.
  • Expertise in child sexual violence, online harms, and global advocacy campaigns.
  • Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Experience working across diverse cultural contexts and global teams.
  • Knowledge of the Filipino language is strongly desirable.

The consultant is expected to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards.


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