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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.

Job Description

Job Title

: DAO Partnership and Marketing  Officer

Type of Contract

: Full-time position, 6 months contract (with possibility of extension)

Department

: Strategy & Partnerships Unit

Location

: Based in Bangkok.

Expected Start Date: 

: ASAP (Training in Chiang Mai to be considered for a few weeks at the beginning)

Responsibilities of the advertised positions:

BDF is seeking a new innovative staff member to help lead marketing strategies and prospect new donors and partners for BaanDek foundation and Dao Social Enterprise. The position will work under direct supervision of the Director of Strategy & Partnerships in Chiang Mai. The main responsibilities of the Dao Marketing Officer will include the following:   

Role and responsibilities include - but are not restricted to:

1.      Fundraise for Dao Social Enterprise by:

a.       Developing & maintaining on-going communication with Dao’s current clients/donors/CSR partners

b.      Sales at events, festivals and fairs that generate worthwhile contacts

c.       Prospecting new donors interested in Dao’s products

d.      Monitor and track all current and potential donors for Dao via the donor database, including monthly progress reports of expenditures vs. revenues to the Executive Director and Director of Strategy & Partnerships

2.       Help improve Dao Social Enterprise’s marketing and sales strategies by:

a.       Offering suggestions and improvements on our current marketing strategy

b.      Helping produce a Dao social media strategy

c.       Compiling a more thorough analysis of the market, opportunity assessment & market personas

d.       Collecting feedback from donors via Google forms to provide a through understanding of their needs and wants

e.       Strategically advertising Dao’s platform online to CSR & corporate markets via blogs, articles, sustainability-focused news in Asia

f.        Proofreading all of Dao’s online content in English (possibly Thai) based on the marketing strategy and in line with Dao’s value proposition and donor needs

3.      Provide support to the Executive Director, Dao Project Coordinator and BDF Partnerships Team to reach Dao's financial and marketing targets for 2019

Required skills:

Nationality: Thai nationality preferred, dual citizenship an asset

Qualifications: Fundraising or corporate sales experience, with a particular focus on marketing studies (or studies in a relevant field). Experience with social businesses, marketing, and communications is highly recommended.

Experience working with children (or for an organization that supports children) is considered an asset.

Strong social commitment, with a positive attitude and passion for locally-led start up projects. Ability to work and live in a multi-cultural environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong start up mentality or sales mindset, be highly motivated and creative, as well as flexible and independent in their work ethic.

Language:  Fluent, in Thai and English.

Working hours:  Full time - Monday to Friday

Salary & Compensation: (To be determined according to the successful candidate’s professional experience and qualifications.)

How to Apply:

Please send all applications (CV/cover letter/2 references) via e-mail only to Ms.Nicole Geller (Nicole@baandekfoundation.org).  and please always CC: admin@baandekfoundation.org

In the subject line of the email please write “DAO Partnership and Marketing Officer- Bangkok”

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview in English. Baan Dek Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that selects candidates based on merit. To comply with Baan Dek Foundation 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.