In Lao Cai and Son La, the lack of consistency, coordination, effective dissemination / communication and enforcement of safeguarding protocol / code of conduct, and enforcement infrastructure presents a significant risk for EM community security, social harmony and environmental protection. Safeguarding underpins the successful operations of TDM investments in tourism governance, product development and investment planning, and related activities to ensure EMW/D and their communities can safely and meaningfully participate in tourism activities. 

GREAT supports improving coordination and collaboration between government, private sector and communities in target tourist areas on safeguards development, implementation, reporting and response mechanisms, and monitoring for adaption.

The TDM Safeguards Officer would be responsible for advising and implementing safeguarding in the TDM project. This involves:

• coordination and reconciliation of safeguarding policies across key government agencies and lead companies

• adaptation and tailoring of safeguarding measures and practices to the local context and needs of targeted destinations through technical advice and quality assurance

• Advocacy, outreach and capacity building with both internal and external stakeholders on the importance of integrating safeguards 

Cowater International is recruiting a qualified candidate as a Value chain Advisor to support the Lao Cai Forest Protection Department (FPD) in delivering the project results. FPD is a project under GREAT 2 Program. The Advisor will report to the GREAT Agriculture Portfolio Manager while working closely with Project Coordinator of FPD, the GREAT Partner(s) and Lao Cai Cinnamon and Anise Association (LCAA) in planning, implementing organization and monitoring of project activities under the result framework of Lao Cai sustainable cinnamon development project.  

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Disaster Risk Management Phase II (SIAP SIAGA II) invites qualified organizations to submit proposals for implementing the Partnership for Strengthening Disaster-climate Resilience in Bali Province. This initiative supports innovative, community-driven approaches integrating disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation into local governance structures. Proposals should strengthen local capacities, foster multi-sectoral coordination, established scaling up mechanism and ensure that disaster-climate resilience efforts promote gender equality, disability rights, and social inclusion.

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Disaster Risk Management Phase II (SIAP SIAGA II) invites qualified organizations to submit proposals for the Partnership to Enhance Disaster Resilience and Climate Adaptation in West Nusa Tenggara Province. This initiative aims to establish inclusive, disaster-resilient villages by integrating disaster risk reduction, climate Change adaptation, and sustainable development principles into local governance, which main-streaming Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion and inclusive approach.

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Disaster Risk Management Phase II (SIAP SIAGA II) invites qualified organizations to submit proposals for implementing the disaster-resilient villages Inclusive East Java Program. This program aims to strengthen community resilience by establishing inclusive, disaster-resilient villages in East Java. It emphasizes the integration of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and local economic empowerment as well as social protection by ensuring that Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion is mainstreamed into the fulfilment of disaster-resilient villages indicators.

The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Disaster Risk Management Phase II (SIAP SIAGA II) invites qualified organizations to submit proposals for implementing Disaster Resilience Village and Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion Initiatives and Climate Smart Livelihood—through partnerships with two local Civil Society Organizations in East Nusa Tenggara Province. The Disaster Resilience Village component aims to enhance community resilience through inclusive planning, technical assistance, policy development, capacity building, and mobilizing local resources to create sustain-able and adaptive community-based solutions.