ASEAN-based Social Work Experts
We are seeking to identify Social Work Experts based in ASEAN countries to join our roster of experts for existing or/and upcoming assignments and tenders focused on strengthening the role of social workers and the wider social service workforce in the region.
Position Type: External Consultant / Assignment-based
Location: ASEAN-based (remote/flexible), with potential national or international travel
Engagement Type: Scope of work depending on the past-experiences and type of assignment.
Priority areas.
We are particularly interested in experts with a social work background and experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
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Child protection in the context of migration
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Case management and cross-border referral systems
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Experience with para-social workers or community-based child protection actors
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Experience in developing and delivering adult learning and ToT-style training (an asset)
Roles & Responsibilities.
The scope of work will vary depending on the specific profile and expertise of each consultant, and may include:
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Contributing to the design and delivery of regional trainings, capacity-building initiatives, and other learning opportunities, including the development of content and facilitation tools to strengthen the social service workforce;
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Supporting the drafting of guidance documents through desk reviews, role mapping, and stakeholder consultations;
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Providing technical inputs for the adaptation, localization, and rollout of training and capacity-strengthening activities in ASEAN countries (remote or in-person).
Qualifications and Profile.
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Technical background in social work, child protection, or related social service fields
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Thematic expertise in at least one of the following:
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Migration and children on the move
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Violence against children
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Disability inclusion in social service systems
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Based in country
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Excellent communication, analysis, and documentation skills
What We Offer.
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Meaningful assignments aligned with rights-based and feminist values
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Flexible and remote-friendly assignmet engagement
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Fair and transparent contracting terms
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Inclusion in ARSIC’s expert roster and consideration for global work
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Opportunities for collaboration and peer learning across regions
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Potential for longer-term cooperation through associate agreements or employment pathways, depending on performance and evolving organizational needs.
Apply now.
Please, send your CV & Cover Letter, highlighting your previous relevant work experience by 15.07.2025 using the APPLY button below. We encourage early applications, as submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you are based outside of ASEAN but believe you can meaningfully contribute to ARSIC’s work, feel free to reach out to info@arsic-consulting.com for potential collaboration opportunities.
ARSIC reserves the right not to proceed with the recruitment or to appoint from this call.
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