Working environment

Join a dynamic and passionate team committed to innovation, and big social impact. Baan Dek Foundation’s (BDF) team and ecosystem are multicultural, respectful, and proactive. BDF is committed to a positive working environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 

Your Mission

BACKGROUND

Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization based in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Our core mission is to provide access to education, health, and social services to the most vulnerable children and their families living in urban slums and construction site camps in Thailand.

Over the last 10 years, through grassroots work originating in Chiang Mai, Baan Dek Foundation has established key partnerships with construction companies and real estate developers to create a sustainable impact in construction site camps, improving the lives and access to basic services of construction workers and their children. Through the Building Social Impact Initiative (BSI), BDF seeks to improve the practices of construction companies toward workers and their children living in camps. To that end, BDF proposes to companies that are members of the BSI Initiative a Framework for action, practical tools, and training. Companies following our training path improve the conditions of workers and their families while simultaneously enhancing their social sustainability, aligning with national and international standards and main sustainability frameworks.

POSITION SUMMARY

Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for a Project Officer to join the BSI team, and will be responsible for overall implementation and administration of BSI. 

Job Description:

Job Title:                       BSI Project Officer

Type of Contract:        Full-time employment 

Department:                Systemic Impact

Location:                       Bangkok (with occasional travel to project sites, e.g., construction camps and partner offices)

Expected Start Date: October 1, 2026

The main responsibilities of the Employee and will include, but are not restricted to the following:

Updated Job Description: BSI Project Officer

1. Program Implementation & Operations Support

• Support day-to-day corporate communication by drafting initial correspondence, coordinating meeting requests, and managing calendar invites for company staff.

• Provide vital logistical and coordination support for planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings, workshops, and training sessions with key BDF stakeholders, local partners, and private sector government agencies, etc.

• Coordinate and support project activities funded by Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF.), as well as other projects including scheduling meetings, preparing documentation, and facilitating communication between BDF and THPF. 

• Collaborate with internal colleagues to distribute engagement tools and provide coordination support to the BSI team during the public launch of the BSI initiative.

• Support in translating documents (Thai / English, English / Thai) according to requests from the management team.

2. Project Administrative Support

• Support in organizing the documentation and information related to the activity of the Foundation, such as drafting and preparing clear meeting minutes, compiling project progress data, presentations, and organizing Foundation activity archives.

• Support in coordinating travel arrangements with project participants and stakeholders, and logistical arrangements for BSI related events..

• Prepare the activity and purchase requests related to program activities and coordinate with the finance and admin teams.

• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for all THPF-related documents, reports, and correspondence. 

• 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 field activities to ensure the sound management of Baan Dek Foundation’s programs.

COMPLEMENTARY SUPPORT: 

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

• Ensuring that the programs/tasks implemented are of good quality, and are relevant to the mission and vision of the foundation 

• Respecting commitments with donors and embracing the overall vision of the Foundation and its humanitarian commitment.

• Promoting a constructive and productive working environment among the team. Actively supporting information sharing, transparency and dialogue among the staff and with beneficiaries of all projects.

• Supporting the management team in the development of requested communication, financial, activities, etc.

• Facilitating communication between the local team, beneficiaries, external stakeholders (local partners, schools, governmental organizations, foundations, etc.), and the management team.

• Assisting representation of Baan Dek Foundation upon request by welcoming, presenting Baan Dek programs and activities to visiting partners and sponsors as well as liaising with external stakeholders when requested.

• Supporting the management team in day-to-day missions and projects.

Your Profile

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nationality: Thai national or native Thai speaker (Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Thailand.)

• Language requirements: Fluency in Thai is mandatory. Excellent command of written and spoken English with the ability to proofread and present confidently in both languages.

Education/ Experience: 

• Education: Bachelor’s in Business Administration, social science, political science, international development  or related fields.
  

• Experience:
  - Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in supporting project operations and administration work
  - Proven ability to communicate effectively with different stakeholders.  
  - Experience working in NGOs or international organizations or prior experience working on projects funded by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (THPF) will be given special consideration. (Will be considered a strong advantage.)
  
  

• Skills & Competencies:
  - Knowledge and/or experience related to project implementation support including but not limited to following project workplan, providing logistical support   .
  - Strong communication, planning, and organization skills.
  - Ability to coordinate with external vendors or partners to organize workshops, forums, and corporate engagement activities.
  - Proficiency in both Thai and English (written and spoken).
  
  

• Personal Qualities:
  - Proactive, relationship-oriented, and good at communication
  - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural team.
  
  

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

Salary: Starting at 25,000 THB (to be defined based on experience and qualifications) 

HOW TO APPLY:  (IMPORTANT) 

Please send the following information in English to https://baan-dek.jobs.personio.com/job/xxxxxxxxx

• Your CV

• A compelling cover letter

• Name and contact details of two professional references 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English. Complete applications (CV, cover letter, and two references) are required for consideration.

Closing date for applications: 18 September 2026

Please note that applications might be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged. 

*** Please note that applications will start being reviewed from  18-30 September 2026 ****

Important note

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, it is important that you acknowledge and accept the following information: 

Candidates should not submit any additional documents outside of what is requested in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019). By applying for this position, all candidates are subject to BDF Data Protection Policy. 

Equal opportunity: BDF is an equal opportunity employer. The organization shall not resume discrimination 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 to provide a copy of his/her criminal record (or clearance certificate) and two professional references. Adhering to BDF’s policies includes compliance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, and Anti-Corruption Policy.

More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available at www.baandekfoundation.org.