Objectives of the Consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to identify and assess gender-based risks and challenges faced by migrant women in the construction sector. Specifically, the consultant will:

• Identify and analyze gender-specific vulnerabilities and risks experienced by female migrant workers living in the construction site camps.

• Identify and analyze the challenges faced by female migrant workers regarding their employment conditions in the sector. 

• Conduct consultations with women leaders and women groups (working in the construction sector) supported by the Baan Dek Foundation under its Women4Change Project.

• Conduct in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, including female migrant construction workers (in both Chiang Mai and Bangkok), construction company staff both at the management and operational levels, and BDF staff members to understand their knowledge and awareness of gender-related challenges in the construction sector.

• Structure the findings and analysis of the Gender Analysis study as guided by the four dimensions of the Framework for Action (Infrastructure, Welfare and Services, Health, and Education). 

• Provide practical and actionable recommendations to construction companies to address and respond to gender-related risks and vulnerabilities and enhance social sustainability in the sector, ensuring alignment with key sustainability frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure consistency in addressing these issues.

• Provide targeted recommendations on the integration of the gender - lens into the BSI Toolkit including the  Self-Assessment Tool (SAT). In particular, the consultant is expected to develop a maximum of 10 gender-specific questions reflecting critical findings from the study (and ensuring relevance to each of the four dimensions of the Framework) and recommend a scoring method. 

Scope of Work

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

1. Desk Review:

• Analyze existing reports, policies, and data on gender-related risks in Thailand’s construction sector, particularly for female migrant workers.
  
  

1. Field Research & Data Collection:

• Conduct focus group discussions with women living and working in construction camps in both Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

• Interview construction company staff both at the management and operational levels to assess their knowledge and understanding of the working and living conditions of female migrant workers, peculiar challenges, and existing gender-specific company policies and provisions.

• Interview sub-contractors (hiring female migrant construction workers) to assess their knowledge and awareness of the risks for female migrant workers in the construction sector. 
  
  

1. Analysis & Reporting:

• Identify key risk areas and gaps in sector-wide policies and practices.

• Provide targeted recommendations to construction companies, focusing on improving organization-wide policies and practices to promote gender equality.

• Provide targeted recommendations to integrate gender-specific assessment criteria into the BSI Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) aligning with the Framework for Action.

• Provide a final report with key findings (including infographics of key findings), and strategic recommendations.
  
  

1. Deliverables
   The consultant is expected to deliver:

• Inception report outlining the methodology, work plan, and key stakeholders to be engaged.

• Gender analysis report detailing findings from field assessment, key risks identified, and analysis of gender-based vulnerabilities.

• Practical recommendations targeting construction companies and subcontractors to address gender-related risks and promote social sustainability aligned with key sustainability frameworks (such as the SDGs, One Report, etc.) and Business and Human Rights (BHR) principles.

• Integration of gender-specific criteria into the Baan Dek Self-Assessment Tool used by construction companies that are members of the Building Social Impact (BSI) Initiative.

• Presentation of key findings to Baan Dek Foundation (BDF).

Timeline

The consultancy is expected to take place over a maximum of two months (from April - June), with the following indicative timeline:

• Week 1: Inception report submission

• Week 2 - 3: Data collection (interviews, focus groups, stakeholder consultations)

• Week 4 - 5: Data analysis and drafting of findings

• Week 6: Submission of the draft report

Week 7 - 8: Submission of the final report, gender-specific questions for the Self-Assessment Tool, one-pager showcasing infographics of key findings (to be shared on BDF’s and BSI’s social media platforms), and presentation of findings along with all supporting materials (such as raw data, transcripts, and analytical files). All of the stated documents will be part of the final deliverable.

Qualifications and Experience

The consultant should have:

• Proven expertise in gender assessments, social research, and human rights issues.

• Experience working with migrant populations and vulnerable communities.

• Knowledge of the construction sector and its social sustainability challenges.

• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.

• Fluency in English (Thai , Shan or Burmese language skills are an advantage).

• The consultant should be based in Thailand. 
  
  

Selection and Application Process

The maximum budget for this consultancy is 350,000 THB.

The consultant or consultant team will be selected on a cost/quality basis.

Interested consultants are invited to submit the following (in English):

• Technical Proposal outlining their approach, methodology, and work plan.

• Financial Proposal with a detailed budget 

• CV(s) of key personnel involved

• Samples of previous relevant work

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Applicants shall include the following BDF official information (see below) as well as the respective information in their application. 

• BDF official name: Kids Home Development Network Foundation 

• Project name (optional)

• Address: 27 Moo 5 Soi 4, Chiang Mai - Doi Saket Rd., T. San Phranet, A. San Sai, Chiang Mai 50210

• Tax ID: 0993000105711

The consultant is expected to submit the proposal by the 6th of April, 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English. Complete applications are required for consideration. 

For further inquiries, please contact Swasti Karmacharya, Research, Monitoring, and Program Quality Coordinator at swasti@baandekfoundation.org. 

Baan Dek Foundation looks forward to working with a dedicated consultant to advance gender inclusivity and social sustainability in Thailand’s construction sector.