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Research Coordinator - Impact Advisor (based in Chiangmai)

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.

Job Description

Job Title

:  Research Coordinator - Impact Advisor

Type of Contract

: Full-time position, 1-year contract (possibility of extension pending grant funding))

Department

:  Impact and Innovation

Location

:  Chiang Mai, Thailand (with occasional work trips to Bangkok)

Expected Start Date: 

:  ASAP

Responsibilities of the advertised position:

Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for a professional and dedicated Research Coordinator - Impact Advisor who will commit to contribute to the overall goals of the Impact and Innovation Team and provide specialized support for BDF programs in the Bangkok office.

The employee will work under direct supervision of the Impact and Innovation Team Manager, and will collaborate with Directors, Program Managers and Social Workers in Chiang Mai, in addition to the other Impact Advisors based in Bangkok.

Role and responsibilities include - but are not restricted to:

As Impact Advisor, the employee’s mission objective will consist in developing tools and empower the team to endorse the respective positions and responsibilities.

More specifically, the employee will focus on the following:

1. World child hood Research program support
   1. Support with primary desk review of literature around how migration affects child development
   2. Research and Provide info around Thai national standards, laws, policies, and Reliable and respectful to local culture and international standard
   3. Support with primary data collection at the Thai borders and around Chiang Mai ad potentially other areas. Support may include language interpretation.
   4. Develop local partnerships, advocacy network, government sector and maintain a strong network of stakeholders working with Children and Families
   5. Conduct interviews with beneficiary and stakeholder.
   6. Conduct actively engage and contribute to forums or meetings with academics, governments or NGOs in Thai and English. Build on our advocacy work.

As part of the Impact and Innovation team, provide support where needed for:

1. Developing programs including:
   1. Program design and coordination
   2. Research and preparation of life skill and educational content and curriculum
   3. Develop guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
   4. Support team training of field implementation staff
   5. Develop monitoring systems
   6. Data entry and analysis for program monitoring when new tools have been developed, in order to provide Program Managers with usable finished products
   7. Supporting the Partnerships team to report on program impact, providing data and first draft reports
   8. Supporting the Partnerships team with new proposals of programs, or program developments for new funding
2. Support implementation of local programs developed by Baan Dek Foundation: educational activities designed to support mostly migrant communities working on construction sites

As a member of Baan Dek Foundation team, the employee is responsible for:

1. Ensure that the programs implemented are of good quality, and are relevant to the mission and vision of the foundation 
2. Respect commitments with donors and embrace the overall vision of the Foundation and its humanitarian commitment.
3. Promote a constructive and productive working environment among the staff. active support of teamwork and dialogue among the staff and with beneficiaries of all projects.
4. Support the management team in day-to-day missions and projects

The employee shall observe the organization's values and objectives and will commit to facilitate all procedures and on-field activities for a sound management of Baan Dek Foundation’s programs.

Required skills:

Qualifications:

Nationality:  Thai nationality

Language: Native Thai, Fluent spoken and written English.

Education:  A degree or other education in a relevant field, such as social science, political science, international development, public health, social work, education, etc.

Experience/skills desired:

• Experience in project coordination, research, or creation of organizational/instructional tools considered an asset
• Experience in developing evidence-based programs, educational content, or Monitoring & Evaluation systems considered an asset
• Experience with non-profit organizations or in the humanitarian sector will also be strongly considered
• MS Office including excel, powerpoint / experience using professional emailing/calendar system
• Project management / coordination skills
• Creation of organizational/instructional tools considered an asset.
• Designing/managing/evaluating social development programs
• Developing educational content (supported by research / evidence base)
• Developing Monitoring & Evaluation systems and tools considered an asset.
• Experience with non-profit organizations or in the humanitarian sector considered an asset
• Understanding of child protection / safeguarding
• Experience working within standards, frameworks and building network for organization

Soft skills necessary:

• 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 use initiative, keep overall goals in mind, leading where necessary to solve problems
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to influence people, even those they do not work directly with
• Ability to support change in the organization, and provide/give constructive feedback.
• Highly motivated, flexible and interested in humanitarian missions.
• Reliable and respectful of local culture.

Working hours:  Full time - Monday to Friday (flexible schedule) and occasionally on weekend & evenings

Salary: Starting at 20,000 THB (to be defined based on experience and qualifications) 

How to Apply:

Please send all applications in English (CV/cover letter/2 professional references) via E-mail only to:  Hat Milsted, Impact Manager, at ta2@baandekfoundation.org; and Mr. Werapong Peansupap, Director of HR and Public Relations, at werapong@baandekfoundation.org

In the subject line of the email, please write “Research Coordinator - Impact Advisor (Chiangmai)-(Your name)”

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.

Closing date for applications: None

More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s programs on www.baandekfoundation.org