Country: Thailand
Closing date: 15 May 2016
Volunteer – Social Business
TVET & Youth Employability – Hospitality & Catering Project
Mae Sot, THAILAND
CONTEXT
L'Institut Européen de Coopération et de Développement (IECD) is a French development organization operating in the field of international solidarity. With its partners, it constructs environments that allow every person to reveal their talents, build a better future, and become a responsible actor in his/her country. Today, IECD and its local partners implement several programs for professional integration support, access to education, support to small enterprises and health care projects.
IECD is active in 14 countries, in Middle East, Africa, South East Asia and Madagascar.
In the countries where IECD operates, a large proportion of the population does not have access – or very little – to education. It is particularly the case for women, but also for some ethnic minorities. Being poorly qualified, sometimes illiterate and socially marginalized, these individuals are often confined in the most precarious jobs.
In the countries where tourism is expanding, IECD thus chose to focus particularly on developing hospitality & catering training solutions for the underprivileged.
IECD is looking for a volunteer to support the staff of HCTC. The Hospitality & Catering Training Centre (HCTC) is a joined venture between: IECD (European Institute of Cooperation and Development) and TBCAF (Tak Border Children Assistance Foundation). HCTC has been launched in 2011 and is currently hosting 60 students following a 2 years training in Hospitality & Catering. The students are practicing during internships, but also in “The Passport” hotel & restaurant, owned by HCTC.
Get more information on :
www.iecd.org
http://thehctc.org/
MISSION
Under the direct supervision of the Director of HCTC, the volunteer will have the following main objectives: Help HCTC team to extend “The Passport” hotel & restaurant product & services to increase revenues & profit
Conduct market research
Build Business Plan(s)
Adapt offer and test the implementation of new products/services
Organize events to increase the notoriety/revenues of the school
Realize a feasibility study / business plan for the launch of a social coffee-shop/restaurant in Chiang Mai
Conduct market research
Define offer
Estimate revenues and cost structure
Define value proposition
Other tasks according to the needs of the school and the interest of the volunteer (fundraising, research, improvement of communication or teaching material…)
CONDITIONS
Status: Volunteer (no indemnity but accommodation offered + meals)
Dates: As soon as possible, for 3 to 6 months
Location: Mae Sot (border with Myanmar), possible travels to Chiang Mai
Under the supervision of: HCTC Director (IECD Project Manager)
PROFILE
Education: Master in management/business/entrepreneurship or in Hospitality & Catering/Tourism
Experience: Proven interest in Social Business and/or Hospitality & Catering / Ethical Tourism
Skills and qualities:
Proven project management skills
Strong analytical skills
Financial follow-up
Well organized and ability to plan work accordingly
Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization
Good knowledge of excel
Excellent speaking and writing English mandatory, French and Thai language will be an asset
In line with IECD values and principles of action
How to apply:
CONTACT
Please send your application: CV (max 2 pages) and Cover Letter to : simon.martin@iecd.org