The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator – the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level – support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. This position is located in the United Nation Resident Coordinator Office in Thailand. The internship is UNPAID and full-time for the duration of 3 months with an opportunity for extension up to six months if required by the office. Interns work five days per week (35 hours). This intern will report to the Communications & Advocacy Officer and will support the Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO). The intern will gain first-hand experience with regard to the activities of the UN Country Team through the RCO team in public outreach, digital communications and advocacy, website management and visibility activities to enhance UN contributions and range of activities in Thailand.

Requirements:

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: (a) Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, (b) Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent). Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter and backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Experience in editing, writing and translating Thai and English content, and demonstrated ability to turn simple ideas to fruition/next game-changing content. Attentive, organized, flexible and motivated. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Studio and Canva is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Thai and English fluency in all four skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing is required for the internship.