Head of Corporate relation

Head of Corporate relation – [Urgent!]

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

Over the last 10 years of grassroots work originating in Chiang Mai, Baan Dek Foundation established key partnerships with construction companies and real estate developers to build sustainable impact in construction site camps and improve the lives and access to basic services of construction workers and their children.

In 2018, BDF and UNICEF Thailand, developed a Framework for Action, a set of 12 actionable recommendations for construction companies, published in the Building Futures in Thailand.

Following the publication of this framework for action, BDF developed and piloted with pioneer construction companies practical tools for construction companies to operationalise and ease the integration of the framework for action into companies business activities.

Through the recent launch of the Building Social Impact initiative, BDF would like to scale up and reach a wide adoption of this framework and tools in the construction sector. https://www.buildingsocialimpact.org/eng

Head of Corporate relation will play an essential role in the success of the BSI Initiative, convincing and engaging the companies of the Property and Construction..

Job Description:

Job Title: Head of Corporate relation (Manager level)

Type of Contract: Full-time employment position for 1-year (with possibility of extension)

Department: Engagement and Advocacy

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Expected Start Date: ASAP

Responsibilities of the advertised position:

Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for a professional and dedicated locally-based Head of Corporate relation who will commit to contribute to BDF’s overall mission and provide specialized support for children and their families who reside in construction site camps. The position will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Systemic impact. The main responsibilities of this role are provided below.

Role and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the BDF’s Systemic Impact Strategy implementation, toward the adoption of the BSI Framework in the Construction Industry sector.
• Develop and manage working relationships with top management of the construction sector.
• Supporting data analysis and remaining up-to-date with current affairs and construction Industry sector trends to discuss these points at high-level and strategic meetings
• Navigating through multilevel networks to implement, develop and strengthen BDF’s stakeholder strategy plan.
• Supporting team work on the implementation of training services for companies
• Contribute to capacity building of BDF team related to strategy (e.g. focus groups or workshops, training, knowledge management, etc.)
• Support network development through Construction Industry and public services related to Health care, Education and Child Protection.
• Contribute to developing communication strategy.
• Contribute to donor relation, Programmatic reporting, support to fundraising.

Partnerships

• Lead on outreach, engagement and management of working partnerships with property developers and construction companies
• Responsible for maintaining relationships with the construction sector, including activities such as presentations, regular reports and discussions with companies in piloting or interested in piloting the BSI Framework for Action, manage working groups with companies, BDF staff, external advisors/ supporters in developing tools or systems for scale

Qualifications

Nationality: Thai nationality

Language requirements: Excellent verbal and written proficiency in Thai and English

Education/ Experience:

• Experience in developing, implementing communication and advocacy strategies.
• Experience working with the private sector and corporate or experience in the NGO sector with clear demonstrated experience in private sector engagement. Any specific experience in the construction sector is considered an asset. Knowledge on SDG’s, ESG’s, ROI, incentives for engagement of Private Sector is required.
• Graduate qualifications Business management, public relation, Project management, or in a related discipline – social and community development, social work, social sciences, law or a similar discipline
• Strong interest and understanding of human/ child rights based approach and social development
• Experience of collaboration with the public sector.
• Experience with non-profit organizations or in the humanitarian sector is an asset

Other skills and competencies:

• Demonstrated management and coordination skills, including the ability to plan and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate strong management skills with the ability to gain credibility with Senior Executives while challenging the status quo (knowledge needed on Incentives considered by the private sector related to ESG, SDG’s commitments, ROI…)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, including experience in a cross-cultural environment and an international setting
• Stakeholder engagement skills and ability to collaborate effectively, including in cross-cultural or multicultural environments
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience in project management or development is considered an asset

Working hours: Full time – Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evenings

Salary & Compensation: To be defined based on experience and qualifications