Advocacy Coordinator - Based in Bangkok

Permanent employee, Full-time · Bangkok

Working environment

Join a dynamic and passionate team committed to innovation, and big social impact. Baan Dek Foundation (BDF) 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.

Your Mission

POSITION SUMMARY
Baan Dek Foundation is currently looking for a professional and dedicated locally-based (Bangkok) Advocacy Coordinator who will commit to contribute to BDF’s overall mission and provide specialized support for children and their families who reside in construction site camps. The position will work under the direct supervision of the Director of Systemic Impact. The Advocacy Coordinator will play an essential role in the success of the BSI Initiative by advocating and pushing for an enabling environment in which the construction sector can adopt better business practices. This includes advocating for both a robust regulatory framework and pushing for effective implementation of existing policies at the ground level. The ideal candidate will be equipped with the skills to develop and implement the systemic impact advocacy strategy as well as cultivate and manage stakeholders crucial to the success of the BSI Initiative.

Job Description:
Job Title: Advocacy Coordinator
Type of Contract: Full-time employment position (open end contract)
Department: Systemic Impact Department
Location: Bangkok
Expected Start Date: October 2025

Key responsibilities will entail but are not limited to the following:

Leading the development and implementation of the advocacy strategy of the Systemic Impact program with Thai public duty bearers to position the Building Social Impact Initiative as a best practice in the operationalization of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) as well as the Children’s Right and Business Principles (CRBPs) in the Thai property and construction sector.
Identifying strategic key advocacy points and developing key content such as advocacy briefs, case studies and learning briefs.
Leading the coordination of events, meetings, fora and visits with public and non-governmental stakeholders
Conduct regular analysis of public and non-profit stakeholders, providing updates and analysis of developments of the business and human rights agenda in Thailand and ensuring the alignment of the initiative with relevant frameworks and government priorities
Cultivating and managing working relationships with Thai public duty bearers at ministerial level, provincial and local level, in particular the Ministry of Justice
Identify and cultivate networking and alliance building with relevant UN agencies and NGOs where mandates converge
Representing the organization at various events with government and non-governmental representatives to advocate for better standards in the construction sector and promote the BSI Initiative among relevant stakeholders
Supporting data analysis and remaining up-to-date with current affairs and construction Industry sector trends to discuss these points at high-level and strategic meetings
Navigating through multilevel networks to implement, develop and strengthen BDF’s stakeholder strategy plan
Contributing to developing the communications strategy
Ensuring proper implementation of planned activities in line with donor commitments
Contributing to the external reporting to donors and partners

Your Profile

QUALIFICATIONS
Nationality: Thai nationality
Language requirements: Excellent command of written and spoken English and Thai
Education/ Experience:

Studies: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in international relations, political science, law, social sciences or a related discipline
Working knowledge and skills: Knowledge of business and human rights, CRBPs and sustainability is a strong asset
Professional experience: At least 3-5 years experience working in engaging, lobbying and collaborating with the Royal Thai Government, UN agencies and the NGO ecosystem in Thailand and Experience in developing and implementing communication and advocacy strategies

Other skills and competencies:

Demonstrated management and coordination skills, including the ability to plan and meet deadlines
Demonstrate strong management skills with the ability to gain credibility with senior government representatives while challenging the status quo
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate, including experience in a cross-cultural environment and an international setting
Team work
Stakeholder engagement skills and ability to collaborate effectively, including in cross-cultural or multicultural environments
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Project management skills are considered as an asset

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evenings
Salary & Compensation: To be defined based on experience and qualifications

Important note

APPLY NOW
Join our team of social change makers. This is a great opportunity to develop your career, have an active part in developing a strategy for our BSI strategy.

If you are interested in applying for the Senior Program Manager, please send Your CV, A cover letter

Names and contact details of two references the following information in English to

https://baan-dek.jobs.personio.com/job/2335756?language=en&display=en#apply

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in Thai and English.

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.

** Important: Only a complete application (CV + cover letter + two references) will be considered. **
Equal opportunity: BDF is an equal opportunity employer. The enterprise shall not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment advertisements, recruitment processes and other conditions of employment, duly 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 a copy of his/her criminal record(or clearance certificate) and 2 professional references contact Adhering to BDF’s policies means to comply with our Child Protection and Safeguarding, PSEA compliance Policy, Anti-Corruption Policy.

Closing date for applications: October 2025, early applications encouraged.

Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.
More details on Baan Dek Foundation’s projects is available online at www.baandekfoundation.org

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About us

About Baan Dek Foundation

Baan 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.

Baan Dek also powers a spin-off social enterprise: Dao Ethical Gifts, which empowers vulnerable women in Thailand.

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.

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