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ABOUT US

The Cotton On Foundation is passionately driven to deliver quality education for the children and young people. We mobilise communities to ensure this purpose becomes a reality via our four pillars of Education, Health, Sustainability and Infrastructure. We do this via meaningful work that’s measurable, built on strong relationships and is changing lives. We will release the passion in every child, community member and COF team member to champion a movement and change for the better.

POSITION PURPOSE

The role of the Program Manager is to inform and implement a bold strategy to improve access to quality education for children in Thailand. You will lead the implementation of education projects including school building and teacher development, ensuring community participation, quality and efficiency across all aspects of the projects. The successful applicant will be committed to the Cotton-On Foundation goal of establishing 20,000 educational places by 2020.

The Role

• Responsible for the Cotton On Foundation’s (COF) project model & implementation in Thailand - having the greatest impact for children who don’t have access to a quality education.
• Manage the school builds and educational improvement plans for COF supported schools
• Ensure the activities of all Pillars are integrated and all support teams are collaborating when necessary to achieve the greatest impact
• Using your theoretical knowledge of development, your understanding of local communities, and your creative thinking, contribute to the planning and design of future COF projects across Asia and globally
• Ensure financial compliance. Supervise and contribute to the development and management of operational budgets
• Act as a coach and mentor for teachers in the schools we support to ensure they are delivering the agreed curriculum in the most effective way. 
• Represent COF at all levels. Community consultation and mobilisation is of the upmost importance in this role and building strong mutually beneficial partnerships with 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE / BACKGROUND

• Qualifications in Education, Development or Social Sciences with experience in Project Management
• Minimum 2 years experience at project or program management in Thailand
• Experience in brokering partnerships with community, educational institutions, other not-for-profits and government
• Experience in developing and managing costing and budgets
• Proven track record in operations, project implementation and partnership management

OTHER SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

•  Excellent communication skills in English, being able to communicate in other South Asian Language such as  Thai/Burmese/Karen is an added advantage but not a prerequisite
•  An ability to connect with community members and project beneficiaries  in a respectful manner.
•  A belief that through education and sustainable programs, communities in Maesot can be transformed.
•  A can-do attitude.
• Ability to travel around for work

OUR CULTURE

Here at the Cotton On Group our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are surrounded by great minds that inspire us, every single day. We are a close knit bunch who encourage and support each other to achieve big things. 

On top of this, we know our future success depends on making responsible decisions. 

Through our Cotton On Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Cotton On Group, we truly believe we can create meaningful change – and that this is the right thing to do. Our people are our #1 Cotton On Foundation ambassadors and have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of thousands of people.

WE CAN OFFER THE FOLLOWING

In return for your hard work and dedication you will be entitled to fantastic benefits including but not limited to: 

•  International travel opportunities 
•  Great incentives for high achievers 
•  Career and personal development planning
•  The chance to be part of a culture based on great working relationships