Thailand Partnerships Catalyst

This is a home-based consultancy engagement based in Thailand. Applicants must be Thai citizens or have authorization to work in Thailand. GFC will not cover relocation costs or the cost of living in Thailand.

Who we are:

In the fight for children’s rights, Global Fund for Children champions bold ideas that would otherwise go unheard. We are the only global nonprofit dedicated to discovering, funding, and coaching truly community-based organizations that empower children and youth. More details about our programs and history can be found on our web site at www.globalfundforchildren.org.

GFC’s presence in Thailand, and our commitment to ourselves and our partners to strengthen the capacity of grassroots organizations in programmatic outcomes and organizational development, has allowed us to create a unique position to strengthen grantee partner knowledge, networks and programmatic impact as it pertains to children and youth empowerment and wellbeing in Thailand.

Who we need:

GFC seeks a solutions-oriented and partnerships-focused individual to join its globally-based Asia team and lead as Thailand Partnerships Catalyst for GFC. We are looking for a driven individual with a deep knowledge of grassroots organizations and with a trust-based relationships mindset to engage new partners while working with our current and alumni partners in Thailand, to provide mentoring as their organizations evolve, strengthen their networks and also identify areas of programmatic growth in their field. The Thailand Partnerships Catalyst will strengthen the network of new and current partners in Thailand, linking and leveraging this group with relevant technical resources to support needs and goals identified by partners. During this consultancy, the Thailand Partnerships Catalyst will work closely with the regional team, particularly the regionally-based Capacity Development Adviser, and report to the Senior Program Director for Asia in Washington, D.C.

What you’ll do:

Partnership Development and Management

• In collaboration with the regional team and using recently commissioned Thailand landscape analysis and mapping, identify 7- 8 Thai grassroots organizations that align with GFC’s issue areas and priorities and that meet GFC’s funding criteria
• Conduct and maintain due diligence in identifying and understanding potential grassroots partners in Thailand
• Develop relationships with grantee partners through calls and visits to foster strong communication and identify mutually agreed upon engagement plans
• Facilitate organizational capacity self-assessments and capacity development planning in collaboration with Capacity Development Adviser to support grassroots partners’ organizational development
• Handle the administrative process to disburse grant funds to partners
• Lead on the grants disbursement process in collaboration with the finance team
• Find opportunities for reflection and learning with partners to feed into GFCs learning and to share with funding partners
• Collaborate with program team and global team on articulation and implementation of overall programmatic strategies and practices

Knowledge and Learning

• Contribute to the design and oversight of program learning and evaluation
• Work in collaboration with team and members of the staff to organize research, information, and results from proposals, reports, and surveys
• Explore and pursue avenues for knowledge gathering and sharing

Who we’re looking for:

Candidates should demonstrate the following range of skills, experience, and qualities:

• Full professional fluency in Thai and advanced level spoken and written English
• Demonstrated professional experience in nonprofit management, social entrepreneurship, or capacity building in Thailand with skills in helping organizations adapt, navigate change, and be accountable to those they serve through strong community relations, feedback processes, safeguarding practices and other organizational capacities.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial experience
• High social-emotional intelligence and alignment with GFC’s organizational values
• Experience working with community-based organizations in Thailand that focus on children and youth
• Comfort working independently and collaborating virtually with colleagues in different time zones
• Excellent writing, communication, critical-thinking, interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Self-motivated team player with balance and humor; ability to work in a changing citizen sector environment
• Ability to travel in Thailand and occasionally travel abroad for meetings or conferences
• Experience or willingness to learn the grantmaking or grant-seeking process
• Comfortable using online communication tools, full grasp of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity or interest in learning grantmaking software
• Familiarity with national civil society actors and issues in Thailand and their connection to regional and global contexts
• Motivated to grow in diverse environments with people of all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations

Hours and Compensation:

The compensation rate for this consultancy will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and deliverables, but will not exceed a cap of $2400.00 USD per month.