Join a dynamic and passionate team committed to innovation, and big social impact. Baan dek Foundation team and ecosystem is multicultural, respectful, and proactive. BDF is committed to a positive working environment, in which everyone is treated with dignity, and respect.
As Executive Director, you will lead BDF’s impact-driven mission, overseeing strategy, financial sustainability, program management, and external representation. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, key stakeholders, and a passionate team, you will develop and implement innovative solutions for lasting social impact and systemic change.
Leadership & Strategy Implementation: Drive the implementation of BDF’s 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, ensuring alignment with the organization’s vision, mission, and values.
Program Management & Innovation: Lead programmatic innovation, ensure high-impact interventions, and engage partnerships with businesses and corporate partners in the construction sector.
Financial Sustainability & Fundraising: Secure an annual budget (~55M THB), diversify revenue streams, nurture and cultivate strong donor relationships, and ensure financial transparency and best practices in grant management.
Organizational Leadership & Governance: Lead a diverse and high-performing team, fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, innovation, and impact.
External Representation & Advocacy: Serve as BDF’s key representative, strengthening partnerships with donors, corporations, government agencies, and media.
Board Engagement: Work closely with the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance, strategic decision-making, and operational excellence.
An Impact-Driven Leader: You have at least 15 years of experience in the development sector and a strong track record in strategic leadership, program innovation, private sector engagement, advocacy and systemic change. Experience in Thailand and SEA is a plus.
A Passionate Development Practitioner: Deep interest in child protection, business and human rights, and migrant rights.
A Fundraising & Financial Expert: Ability to manage a multi-million THB budget, engage high-level donors, and ensure financial sustainability.
A Collaborative & Inspiring Leader: Skilled in building strong relationships with teams, partners, and stakeholders.
A Resilient & Agile Thinker: Comfortable working in multicultural environments and exploring sustainable pathways for collaboration with the private and public sectors.
An Effective Communicator & Advocate: Capable of representing BDF at senior levels, building strong external partnerships, and leveraging communication skills to amplify impact.
Competitive salary, based on experience.
Comprehensive benefits package
If you are ready to lead impactful change, drive systemic transformation, and empower vulnerable communities in Thailand, we encourage you to apply!
Please send the following information;
Your CV
A compelling cover letter
Name and contact details of two references
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English. Complete applications (CV, cover letter, and two references) are required for consideration. If you have any troubles accessing the link above, you can contact Mr. Werapong Peansupap, Director of PR and Human Resources, at werapong@baandekfoundation.org.
Closing date for applications: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged.
Expected start date: 1/09/2025Baan Dek Foundation is a dynamic non-profit dedicated to empowering marginalized children and families living in urban poverty, particularly in construction camps across Thailand.
The Thai construction sector employs approximately 700,000 migrants out of which 40% are women. BDF and UNICEF’s evidence-based study states around 60,000 children live with parents in construction site camps with slum-like conditions. These children and their parents face critical challenges in accessing essential services such as education, healthcare and child protection.
To address this challenge, BDF supports children and their parent’s immediate needs (access to healthcare, education, and child protection services), empowers their communities through a peer-to-peer approach (training for youth, adults, and women) and creates systemic change in the Thai construction sector through the Building Social Impact Initiative.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, it is important that you acknowledge and accept the following information:
Candidates should not submit any additional documents outside of what is requested in compliance with Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act, B.E. 2562 (2019). By applying for this position, all candidates are subject to BDF Data Protection Policy.
Equal opportunity: BDF is an equal opportunity employer. The organization shall not resume discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in advertisements for employment, recruitment and other conditions of employment, preventing discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Child Safeguarding: To comply with BDF’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, the selected candidate will be requested to provide a copy of his/her criminal record (or clearance certificate) and two professional references. Adhering to BDF’s policies includes compliance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, PSEA Policy, and Anti-Corruption Policy.
More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available at www.baandekfoundation.org.