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EMPLOYMENT OFFER – Social Business Officer – Chiang Mai

Baan Dek Foundation is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious, organization based in Chiang Mai that supports over 1000 children in need and their families living in construction sites and slums. Through specifically tailored educational programs and flexible individual support, Baan Dek protects endangered children, allows families to becoming self-sustainable and gives opportunities for a better future.

Responsibilities of the advertised positions:

                                                                               
Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for a professional and dedicated local Social Business Officer committed to helping vulnerable women living in and around Chiang Mai. The Social Business Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Social Business Coordinator on Baan Dek Foundation's side-project called Dao Social Enterprise.

The main objective of Dao is to empower women who are exposed to domestic violence and various forms of abuse by providing them with training in home-based skills, emotional support and access to extra income. Through DAO, these women will produce easy-to-make products to be sold as corporate gifts.

Role and responsibilities include:

1. Sewing new products (fashion accessories, stationary and handicrafts etc..) as prototypes according to the design;
2. Proposing sewing/handicraft techniques in order to simplify the process of production;
3. Conducting research on raw materials and local suppliers;
4. Providing women with basic training in sewing and handicrafts, as well as work readiness skills and emotional support;
5. Conducting quality check control on all products produced;
6. Supervising production in the field, providing feedback and support to the beneficiaries of DAO

Required skills:

Nationality: Thai

Training: Degree or experience in relevant field (tailoring, art, social work is considered an important asset)

Language skills: Fluent Thai (spoken and written) and English proficient speaking and writing skills. Burmese and / or Tha-Yai (spoken and written) also considered an asset.

Other skills/interests: dedication to non-profit work, communication and relationship-building skills, ability to work under supervision and in a team, flexible, ability to multitask, highly motivated, positive energy & spirit, ability to work autonomously and under pressure, training skills, precision, interest in sewing & handicraft techniques.

Experience working as a / Tailor / Social Worker with tailoring skills is considered an asset

Working hours: Part time - Wednesday to Friday (part-time position, flexible schedule) + occasionally on weekend + availability in the afternoons

Salary: To be defined based on working hours, experience and qualifications. Complementary advantages provided (food, transportation & phone allowance, etc.)

Starting date: One year contract starting asap

Applications (CV/cover letter/references) to be sent by email to

(Ms. Karolina Ptak) socialbusiness2@baandekfoundation.org by 30/03/2018. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in Thai or English. In order to comply with Baan Dek Foundation's Child Protection Policy, the selected candidate will be requested a copy of his/her criminal records. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with Baan Dek Foundation's Child Protection Policy.

All applications should be submitted before 31/03/2018. Selected applicants will be contacted after this date. More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects on www.baandekfoundation.org Tel. 053 2222 11