Mission and Job Description 

The volunteer (Pro bono basis) will be under the direct supervision of Baan Dek Foundation’s Research, Monitoring and Program Quality Coordinator and will specifically support the Building Social Impact Initiative. Baan Dek Foundation’s Research, Monitoring and Program Quality Coordinator is entitled to reformulate the job description as needed for the sound management of the whole organization. 

Role and responsibilities include - but are not restricted to: 

1. Provide general support to the Research and Program Quality Coordinator and the Building Social Impact Team including but not limited to

   1. Interviewing Khmer-speaking or Burmese-speaking workers for the BSI Self-Assessment baseline, spot checks and end-line data collection

   2. Summarising field data efficiently and concisely 

   3. Proofreading of any Khmer-language or Burmese-language documents for external usage and translation of English to Khmer or Burmese for other documents if needed.

   4. The volunteers will be provided with an orientation to Baan Dek Foundation and the BSI Initiative, child protection training, and training on conducting interviews with workers and their families.

• At least a Bachelor's degree (or in the process of studying) or equivalent in social sciences, political studies, international development or international relations

• Experience in performing quantitative and qualitative data collection in the field is a strong asset

• Experience interpreting and/or translating is considered a very strong advantage

• Experience working with vulnerable populations is preferred

• Native or fluent Burmese and/or Khmer speaker

• Must be able to speak and read either advanced Thai OR advanced English

• Able to work as part of a team and under constrained timelines

• Flexible to conduct surveys on weekday evenings and/or weekends

Volunteer Working time (Pro bono basis)

This is a flexible part-time agreement. Volunteers will be placed on a roster and may accept or refuse calls for field visits according to their schedule. For field visits, the volunteer will be contacted 5-10 working days in advance on a needs basis to check his/her availability.  Field visits will take place between Monday and Friday between 17:00-20:00. Each visit may take 1-2 hours. Transport from the BDF office at 2836  Sukhumvit Road, Bang Na Nuea Sub District, Bang Na District, Bangkok 10260 to the camp is provided. For desk-based tasks, the volunteer will be contacted on a needs-by-needs basis. A feasible deadline will be negotiated between the Research, Monitoring and Program Quality Coordinator and the volunteer for desk-based work on a case-by-case basis.

Please send the following information in English

• 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, you can contact naphaphon@baandekfoundation.org and swasti@baandekfoundation.org

Closing date for applications: Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged.