BDF is currently seeking a Partnerships Officer dedicated to expanding and strengthening our fundraising and networking efforts in Thailand. This role will heavily focus on building partnerships locally while also managing relationships with Thai and international donors. The Partnerships Officer will prepare persuasive fundraising and institutional development materials in both Thai and English for diverse audiences, including family foundations, corporations, and individual donors. This position will work within the Partnerships team at BDF, under the direct supervision of the Director of Partnerships, based in Bangkok, Thailand.

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

Partnerships Team support:

1. Identifies and researches new potential institutional, corporate, government, and other funding prospects in Thailand and abroad that align with BDF’s organizational vision, mission, and strategy.

2. Maintains prospect database (Salesforce) and robust pipelines of new potential funders.

3. Authors Concept Notes and full grant proposals, and collaborates across teams to gather and include relevant inputs and necessary data into each proposal. Ensures that BDF’s proposal submissions comply with all proposal parameters and detailed requirements for each funder.

4. Produces high quality donor reports and collaborates across teams to gather and include relevant inputs and necessary data into each report, where needed.

5. Supports grant management activities for secured grants, including documenting and communicating reporting requirements, tracking correspondence with donors, and keeping up with donor reporting requirements and action items.

6. Represents BDF during partner visits to the Chiang Mai office by welcoming visitors and introducing BDF’s work as needed. This includes presenting information on BDF programs and activities, providing office tours, and organizing and participating in field visits.

Other:

• Supports BDF’s field programs by participating in field activities throughout the year.

• Works closely with the management team in the development of requested communication, financials, activities, etc.

• Supports the promotion of a constructive and productive working environment among the team. Actively supports information sharing, transparency, and dialogue among all staff members and with beneficiaries of all projects.

Qualifications 

Nationality: Thai national or native-level Thai speaker who can support fundraising in Thailand with local partners 

Language Requirements: Native fluency in Thai (verbal and written); excellent command of English (verbal and written). Experience in grant writing is considered an asset.

Education/ Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in international development, English, communications or any other relevant field

• 1-2 years of experience in grant writing, content/ copywriter, or programmatic research/ writing, preferably for non-profit organizations 

• Knowledge of information sources of and data collection methods related to grant writing considered an asset 

• Experience working for an organization that supports children or migrant issues is considered an asset

 Other skills and competencies:

• Ability to work and live in a multicultural, fast-paced environment 

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines 

• Ability to compile and analyze information independently 

• High level of communication and teamwork

• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace, familiarity with Dropbox

• Knowledge of CRM software (e.g. Salesforce) is an asset

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekends and evenings

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

Closing date for applications: 8 November 2024

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