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Child Development Officer Based in Chiang Mai

Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization based in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. BDF's core mission is to provide access to education, health, and social services to the most vulnerable children living in urban slums and construction site camps in Thailand. 

Over the last 10 years of grassroots work originating in Chiang Mai, Baan Dek Foundation established key partnerships with construction companies and real estate developers to build sustainable impact in construction site camps and improve the lives and access to basic services of construction workers and their children. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Join a dynamic and passionate team committed to innovation, and big social impact. Baan dek Foundation team and ecosystem is multicultural, respectful, and proactive. BDF is committed to a positive working environment, in which everyone is treated with dignity, and respect.

POSITION SUMMARY

Job Description:

Job Title: Child Development Officer

Type of Contract: Full-time employment position 

Department: Program Department

Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand 

Expected Start Date: ASAP 

The main responsibilities of the Employee and will include, but are not restricted to, the following:

1. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING and REPORTING for Baan Dek programs related to child development for kids in ISP, communities, schools and other institutions 

• Design, research and develop content knowledge (such as life skills content, education activities, after school activities, etc) and support on implementing non-formal education activities and other activities dedicated to improving beneficiaries' awareness and knowledge in line with the needs of the beneficiaries

• Coordinate with other organizations, stakeholders of NGOs to further develop or implement the project

• Prepare, coordinate and implement field activities such as education sessions, awareness sessions, life skills  sessions and  sports sessions with children and families

• Complete quantitative and qualitative monitoring data following BDF monitoring and evaluation systems

• Support the communication of information on beneficiaries within the team and with the authorized partners (within the framework of BDF’s Child Protection Policy)

• Contribute to the development of the overall monitoring and evaluation system

• Draft and send weekly report to the Management Team

• Attend weekly team meetings and meetings with partners

• Support in terms of administrative/legal matters related to the project.

• Support team training regarding the content, knowledge and activities that have been developed and are to be implemented in the communities.

• Support other tasks related to the child development program, as required. For example: prepare and maintain materials required for activities, including ordering, stockroom management, etc. 

2. SOCIAL WORK:

• Outreach to new communities in need of critical support to access essential services;

• Support Social Advisors to complete in-depth community-level needs assessments;

• Support enrolment of children in school by removing barriers to enrolment such as transportation, school fees, uniform costs, translation of documents, etc.;

• Support children’s access to vaccines, including educating adults in the community to improve awareness about vaccinations, as well as how to obtain health cards to access overall healthcare;

• Identify relevant local stakeholders (schools, medical centers, social services, etc.); and

• Refer to local safety, health and education services as needed.

3. RESEARCH and COMPLEMENTARY SUPPORT

• Support in collecting primary data collection at the Thai borders, around Chiang Mai and potentially other areas (support may include language interpretation);

• Conduct focus groups and individual interviews with children and caregivers, as well as in-depth interviews with other stakeholders;

• Develop and maintain local partnerships with government agencies and non-profit organizations who serve or support our target population;

• Actively engage in and contribute to forums or meetings with academics, government officials or NGOs in Thai and English, and build upon our existing advocacy work

Qualifications

Nationality:  Thai nationality 

Language requirements:  Good command of written and spoken English & Thai. 

Education/ Experience:  

• Minimum of bachelor degree in education, social development or relevant field of study.

• Experience as Coordinator, Educator or in relevant field related to child development, education and social sector (min. 2 years)

• Experience with non-profit organizations or in the humanitarian sector will also be strongly considered

• Ability to understand family situations and conduct assessments

• Experience with non-profit organizations or in the humanitarian sector will also be strongly considered

• Knowledge/experience in a complementary field (healthcare, early childhood development) will also be considered an asset

 Other skills and competencies:

• Dynamic, creative, and demonstrates proven skills to work and engage with children

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multicultural team

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner

• Highly motivated and flexible

• Committed to social work/child welfare and dedicated to the organization’s mission and values

• Positive energy and spirit and strong communication skills

• Reliable and respectful of local culture.

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evenings

Salary & Compensation: To be defined based on experience and qualifications

How to Apply: ( Important ) 

If you are interested in applying for Child Development Officer, please send all applications in English a CV (Resume), the names and contact details of two references, and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant expertise to  recruit@baandekfoundation.org, cc nangsp@baandekfoundation.org In the subject line of the email, please write - “Apply for Child Development Officer+ Your name“

*** Important: Only a complete application (Resume + cover letter specific to motivation and relevance for this position ) will be considered. *** Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English. 

Equal opportunity: Baan Dek Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. The organization shall not resume discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in advertisements for employment, recruitment and other conditions of employment, preventing discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. 

Child Safeguarding: To comply with BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, the selected candidate will be requested a copy of his/her criminal record(or clearance certificate)  and 2 professional references contact Adhering to BDF’s policies means to comply with our Child Protection and Safeguarding, PSEA Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy. 

Closing date for applications:  20 August 2023 

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain posted until a qualified candidate is selected. 

More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available at www.baandekfoundation.org.