Your Role as Executive Director

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience.

• Comprehensive benefits package

Who We Are Looking For

• 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.

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 in English to: https://baan-dek.jobs.personio.com/job/2011431

• 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. 

Expected start date: 1/09/2025

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.