Working environment

The Parent Empowerment Project Trainer will be responsible for planning, facilitating, and delivering PLH curriculum-based training sessions to parents—primarily mothers—in vulnerable communities. The role requires strong facilitation skills, cultural sensitivity, and experience working in community and NGO settings. Training sessions are conducted mainly in the evenings and may involve field-based work in multiple communities.

BDF seeks to recruit a qualified and experienced Trainer to deliver PLH sessions to mothers and caregivers in suburban and peri-urban communities around Chiang Mai.

Your Mission

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

Training & Facilitation

• Facilitate Parent Lifelong Health (PLH) sessions in accordance with the approved curriculum and BDF program standards.

• Adapt facilitation methods to suit adult learners with diverse literacy levels and cultural backgrounds.

• Conduct participatory, safe, and inclusive training sessions that encourage reflection, dialogue, and behavior change.

• Deliver training primarily in the evenings and occasionally on weekends, based on community availability.

Community Engagement

• Work closely with mothers and caregivers from vulnerable and migrant communities in suburban Chiang Mai.

• Build trust and positive relationships with community members.

• Coordinate with community focal points and BDF staff to ensure smooth implementation of sessions.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate attendance records and training documentation.

• Contribute to basic monitoring and evaluation processes, including the collection of feedback and participation in reflection sessions.

• Provide regular updates and reports to the Project Coordinator on training progress, challenges, and outcomes.

Safeguarding & Organizational Compliance

• Adhere strictly to Baan Dek Foundation’s Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

• Promote child safeguarding, positive discipline, and non-violent parenting principles in all sessions.

• Ensure ethical, respectful, and non-discriminatory engagement with all participants.

Your Profile

Qualifications

Nationality:  Thai nationality 

Language requirements:  Thai. (Good command of written and spoken English will be considered)

Education/ Experience:  

• Social science, communication, education, psychology or any related field would be great
  

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in an NGO or community-based organization, particularly with children and parents.

• Demonstrated experience in parenting programs, family strengthening, psychosocial support, or community training.

• Prior experience delivering structured curricula (PLH or similar evidence-based parenting programs is an advantage.

• Strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Other skills and competencies:

  • Dynamic, creative, and demonstrates proven skills to work and engage with children

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a multicultural team

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback in a professional manner

  • Highly motivated and flexible

  • Committed to social work/child welfare and dedicated to the organization’s mission and values

  • Positive energy and spirit and strong communication skills

  • Reliable and respectful of local culture.

Important note

Job Description 

Job Title:        Parent Empowerment Project Trainer (PLH – Parent Lifelong Health) Officer

Type of Contract:    Full-time employment position 

Department:        Program Department

Location:        Chiang Mai, Thailand 

Expected Start Date:     May 2026

Working hours: Full time - Monday to Friday with occasional weekend and evenings

Salary & Compensation: Start from 16,000 THB + (To be defined based on experience and qualifications)

How to Apply: ( Important ) 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please send all applications a CV (Resume), the names and contact details of two references, and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and relevant expertise. 

*** Important: Only a complete application (Resume + cover letter specific to motivation and relevance for this position ) will be considered. *** Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in English.