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Established in 2002, Baan Dek Foundation is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that aims to provide access to essential education, health, and child protection services to disadvantaged children and families living in construction site camps. Through field projects and advocacy activities, BDF aims to improve access to services for the estimated 60,000 children connected to the construction sector in Thailand. 

As part of the systemic impact program work, BDF has launched the Building Social Impact (BSI) Initiative, a private sector engagement program to work in partnership with construction and real estate companies to improve the living conditions and access to public services for workers and children living in construction site camps across Thailand. Under this program, BDF has developed a BSI Framework for Action, 12 practical recommendations for companies to undertake in their construction site camps and a Toolkit for conducting self-assessments and developing action plans to improve the conditions for workers and their families in construction camps. 

Job Description: 

Job Title: Training Officer

Type of Contract: Full-time employment position 

Department: Systemic Impact Department

Location: Bangkok, Thailand 

Expected Start Date:  ASAP 

Job Overview: 

The Training Officer will train key relevant staff of BSI member construction companies on the BSI Framework using the BSI tools.  She/He will provide follow-up technical support to company staff to implement the company action plan. She/he will also coordinate and carry out data collection activities and analysis to ensure quality service delivery and the efficacy of companies’ actions on the conditions for workers and their families living in the companies’ camps.

Role and responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Train key relevant staff of BSI member construction companies on the BSI Framework using the BSI tools and appropriate training methodology considering adult-learning style, and learner’s center approach. 

• Provide follow-up technical support to company staff to implement the company action plan, i.e., liaising with appropriate construction company focal points, who have the relevant role in providing safety and social impact services aligning with Building Social Impact (BSI) Framework, to prepare and deliver training packages and additional learning tools. 

• Coordinate and carry out data collection activities and analysis to ensure quality service delivery and the efficacy of companies’ actions on the conditions for workers and their families living in the companies’ camps. 

• Improve existing training material/ delivery technique, and develop new ones to respond to company needs and learners. (Contribute to on-going development of training strategy to meet BDF’s and company’s aligned framework in Building Social Impact (BSI) objectives (added).

• Perform other related training functions with the training team as required, such as training evaluation and contribute to the development of curriculum design and testing. 

Other:

• Support in promoting a constructive and productive working environment among the team. Support information sharing, transparency, and dialogue among the staff and partners

• Support the Management Team in day-to-day missions and projects. The Intern shall observe the organization’s values and objectives and will commit to facilitating all procedures and field activities to ensure the sound management of Baan Dek Foundation’s programs

Education

• Graduate qualifications (or a combination of undergraduate and relevant work experience) in sociology, psychology, education, law or a similar discipline

Qualifications -  Experience:

• Graduate qualifications (or a combination of undergraduate and relevant work experience) in sociology, psychology, education, law or a similar discipline

• Thai and English Language Proficiency (C2 and B2-C2 Written and Spoken Respectively)

• Burmese is a strong advantage

• 5 years of work experience, including 3 years of demonstrated experience as a trainer or facilitator

• Understanding the essential concept in adult-learning and learner’s center approach to aid successful training sessions (added)

• Demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection design, implementation and analysis

• Strong skills in using Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

• Experience or interest in human/ child rights-based approach and social development

• Experience or interest in collaboration with the private sector

• Knowledge of responsible business practices, the UNGPs, SDGS and social sustainability is preferred

• Experience with non-profit organizations or in the humanitarian sector is an asset

• Experience of work in diverse cultural environment

Language requirements: 

• Fluency in Thai is essential

• Good verbal and written proficiency in English is strongly preferred 

Other skills and competencies: 

• Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, including experience in a cross-cultural setting  

• Stakeholder engagement skills and ability to collaborate effectively, including in cross-cultural settings

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

Salary & Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. BDF offers an opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to a meaningful and motivating programme.

How to Apply: ( Important ) 

If you are interested in applying for the Trainer and Advisor, 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 Personio link here >> https://baan-dek.jobs.personio.com/job/1568342?language=en&display=en

*** 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 June 2024

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.