Partnerships Officer

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 protects endangered children, enables families to become self-sustainable and provides opportunities for a better future.

Job Description

Job Title

: Partnerships Officer

Type of Contract

: Full-time position, 1-year paid volunteer contract (possibility of extension)

Department

: Partnerships and Fundraising

Location

: Bangkok

Expected Start Date: 

: ASAP

Responsibilities of the advertised positions:

BDF is seeking a new staff member to help expand its partnerships and fundraising. The position will work under direct supervision of the Partnerships Manager and Director of Partnerships. The main responsibilities of this role will include the following:  

Role and responsibilities include - but are not restricted to:

1. Develop, establish, maintain and build partnerships in Thailand and abroad for fundraising as well as non-financial forms of support. Main responsibilities include: conducting ongoing prospection of new opportunities, networking with donors to build strategic relationships which uphold BDF’s mission, drafting proposals for developing and/or expanding programs with new donors, and working with the BDF Communications team to develop materials (ex. PowerPoint presentations, brochures, videos, etc.) to facilitate communication with partners.
2. Support financial organization and activities related to partnerships. Main responsibilities include: working closely with colleagues to understand funding needs and prioritize partnerships accordingly, coordinating all financial information related to partnerships, and working closely with the Finance Manager to draft program budgets that will be proposed to partners.
3. Support BDF’s field programs by participating in field activities where possible. This responsibility also serves to keep the Partnership Officer in touch with and well-informed of program activities and therefore able to communicate field impact to partners.
4. Support the Finance Department with the day-to-day financial responsibilities of the Bangkok office including bill clearing, handling the Bangkok office’s incoming cash donations and petty cash including the disbursement of advances and reimbursements of cash to staff, perform monthly cash count during the monthly account closure, be responsible for withdrawals and deposits of cash to the bank, accurately record all transactions into the petty cash register, maintain records for all payments made in the Bangkok office, and liaise with staff and suppliers as necessary.

Required skills:

Nationality:  Any

Language: Fluent spoken and written English.  Thai language considered an asset.

Qualifications: Significant fundraising experience and business or marketing/communications (or relevant field).

Experience working with children (or for an organization that supports children) is considered an asset. Strong social commitment, excellent analytical skills, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to work and live in a multi-cultural environment. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, flexible and interested in fundraising that supports social work.

Specific skills:

Working hours:  Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekend + evenings

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

How to Apply:

Please send all applications (CV/cover letter/name and contact information for 2 references) via e-mail only to Melissa Zebrowski, Partnerships Manager, at mel@baandekfoundation.org and please cc: Werapong Peansupap, (werapong@baandekfoundation.org).

In the subject line of the email please write “Partnerships Officer Bangkok -Your name”.

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.

Closing date for applications: None

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