: Baan Dek Foundation
: Nonprofits / องค์กรไม่แสวงหาผลกำไร
: 1001
: 4 September 2019
30 September 2019
Impact Advisor / Research Assistant
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Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization based in Bangkok & Chiang Mai. BDF supports access to essential services for more than 1,500 vulnerable children and their families living in construction sites and slums. Through specifically tailored educational programs and flexible individual support, Baan Dek Foundation protects endangered children, enables families to become self-sustainable and provides opportunities for a better future. |
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Job Description |
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Job Title |
: Impact Advisor/Research Assistant |
Type of Contract |
: Full-time position, 1-year contract (with possibility of extension pending grant funding) |
Department |
: Impact and Innovation |
Location |
: Chiang Mai, Thailand (with occasional work trips to Bangkok and Thai border regions for field research) |
Expected Start Date: |
: ASAP
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Responsibilities of the advertised position: |
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Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for a professional and dedicated local Impact Advisor / Research Assistant who will commit to contribute to the overall goals of the Impact and Innovation Team and provide specialized support for the Family Support Program.
The Family Support Program works on a basis of 3 phases:
1) Outreach: Mapping out and reaching new communities in need of critical support to essential services.
2) Identification and Case Management (Individual Support Program): After community outreach, Social Advisors identify children and parents facing critical situations. Once identified and referred, BDF provides a tailored support plan and resources to the ISP case. These support mechanisms focus on meeting basic needs, such as: motivation to send the child to school and registration, child protection counseling, vaccination support, etc.
3)Research: Conduct research to understand the issues facing children at risk of being separated from their families, as well as those left behind during migration. Research will be used to raise awareness and develop campaigns to address these issues, as well as develop life skill education regarding the importance of and strategies to prevent violence and keep families together.
The employee will work under direct supervision of the Director Team in Chiang Mai.
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Role and responsibilities include - but are not restricted to: |
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Required skills: |
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Nationality: Preference will be given to Thai Nationals. Qualifications: Language: Native Thai, fluent spoken and written English (knowledge of Thai-Yai, Burmese or Khmer considered an asset).
Education: A degree or other education in a relevant field, such as social science, political science, international development, etc.
Experience:
Specific skills:
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Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday (flexible schedule) and occasionally on weekend & evenings Salary: Starting at 22,000 THB (to be defined based on experience and qualifications) Complementary advantages provided (transportation and phone allowance, etc.) |
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How to Apply: |
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Please send all applications in English (CV/cover letter/2 professional references) via E-mail only to: Mr. Werapong Peansupap, Director of HR and Public Relations, at werapong@baandekfoundation.org and CC Nicole Geller, Director of Strategy and Partnerships, at nicole@baandekfoundation.org. |
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In the subject line of the email, please write “Impact Advisor/ Research Assistant -(Your name)” |
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an 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 record. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with Baan Dek Foundation's Child Protection Policy. |
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Closing date for applications: none
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More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s programs on www.baandekfoundation.org |