Company Engagement Officer

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.

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

1. Private Sector Engagement & Membership Development

• Identify and engage new private sector partners particularly property developers (e.g. Propcorn group) and other sectors such as Banks Associations to join the BSI membership program.

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing BSI member companies ensuring their continued engagement and recognition within the program.

• Develop tailored engagement strategies that demonstrate the value of BSI membership and social impact contribution.
  
  

2. Social Compliance & Supply Chain Development

• Support the design and roll-out of BSIs social compliance framework and tools for contractors and subcontractors.

• Coordinate training programs capacity-building workshops and advisory services to strengthen companies capacity to implement social standards in construction supply chains.

• Work with technical teams to monitor compliance progress and share learnings across the sector.
  
  

3. Stakeholder Coordination & Partnerships

• Collaborate with professional associations industry networks media organizations and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen multi-stakeholder engagement.

• Represent BSI in external meetings forums and advocacy platforms highlighting the role of private sector partnerships.
  
  

4. Event Coordination & Knowledge Sharing

• Support the organization of workshops forums and roundtables under BSIs strategic plan (e.g. Thai Builders Forum Steering Committee meetings).

• Document good practices lessons learned and case studies to share with stakeholders.
  
  

5. Strategic Collaboration & Steering Committee Support

• Contribute to the development of private sector collaboration strategies in line with BSIs strategic goals.

• Provide secretariat support to the BSI Steering Committee and Working Groups by coordinating with private sector representatives.

6. Administrative Support

• Drafting and developing partnership commitments agreements and MoUs with companies and strategic partners.

• Providing support in general administrative processes related to the BSI initiative such as engaging companies drafting emails correspondence and coordinating and facilitating meetings and calls with company staff.

• Supporting in organizing the documentation and information related to the Foundations activities.

• Assisting the Senior Management Team with outreach activities monitoring and managing relationships with the private sector for advocacy and engagement tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Nationality:Thai national or native Thai speaker (Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Thailand.)

• Language requirements: Fluency in Thai is mandatory. Excellent command of written and spoken English. with the ability to proofread and present confidently in both languages.

Education/ Experience:

• Education:Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration Political Science International Development Sustainability or related fields.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 35 years of relevant experience in private sector engagement CSR/ESG Business & Human Rights Sustainability or development projects.

  • Proven ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with senior executives (C-level / Senior Management).

  • Experience in the construction or real estate sector will be considered a strong advantage.

• Skills & Competencies:

  • Knowledge and/or experience related to FTSE Russell Sustainability frameworks Thailand Taxonomy and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD).

  • Familiarity with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and labor standards.

  • Strong communication negotiation and networking skills.

  • Ability to organize workshops forums and corporate engagement activities.

  • Proficiency in both Thai and English (written and spoken).

• Personal Qualities:

  • Proactive relationship-oriented and strategic thinker.

  • Commitment to social impact human rights and sustainable development.

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multicultural team.

• Expected Impact

  • Expansion of BSI membership with at least 510 new companies engaged annually.

  • Strengthened relationships with existing BSI members with increased retention and satisfaction.

  • Successful roll-out of BSIs social compliance framework across multiple contractors and subcontractors.

  • Effective coordination of forums and partnerships that elevate BSIs profile as the leading social standard in Thailands construction sector.

Type of Contract:Full-time employment

Department:Systemic Impact

Location:Bangkok (with occasional travel to project sites e.g. construction camps and partner offices)

Working hours: Full-time - Monday to Friday (flexible schedule) and occasionally on weekends & evenings

Salary: Starting at 25000 THB (to be defined based on experience and qualifications)

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position please send all applications in English a CV (Resume) the names and contact details of two references and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant expertise to date for applications: November 2025 or ASAP. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged.

About Baan Dek Foundation

Baan Dek Foundationis 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 700000 migrants out of which 40% are women. BDF and UNICEFs evidence-based study states around 60000 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 BDFsupports children and their parents immediate needs(access to healthcare education and child protection services)empowers their communitiesthrough a peer-to-peer approach (training for youth adults and women)andcreates systemic change in the Thai construction sectorthrough theBuilding Social Impact Initiative.

Baan Dek also powers aspin-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 Thailands 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 BDFs 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 BDFs policies includes compliance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy PSEA Policy and Anti-Corruption Policy.

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