Duties and Responsibilities
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 six-month, unpaid, full-time internship is based in the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand. Interns work 35 hours per week over five days and are expected to work from the office.
The successful candidate would support the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Thailand, working with the Communications Officer, to develop and deliver public information activities that communicate the work of the Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team in support of Thailand’s sustainable development priorities. The role offers hands-on experience in multimedia storytelling, stakeholder engagement, advocacy project management, visibility planning and outreach, including the use of AI-enabled tools and multimedia technology.
Through this work, the position helps strengthen public understanding of the UN’s contribution and impact in Thailand.
Qualifications/special skills
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. Competencies and Skills Required:
Writing and editing skills in Thai and English, with ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences. Native fluency in Thai language.
Experience turning complex ideas into clear, accessible, and engaging narratives.
Strong knowledge of digital platforms, social media strategy (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), and multimedia content development with demonstrated creativity in visual storytelling.
Proficiency in graphic design and multimedia tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Capcut) and ability to produce high-quality visual content.
Familiarity with analytics tools and ability to translate performance data into strategic recommendations. Ability to conduct general social listening, track digital trends, and generate actionable insights from data and audience feedback will be an asset. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application.
Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written Thai and English is required for the internship. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Additional Information
Outputs/Work Assignments
Prepare press releases, feature stories, and social media captions in English and Thai languages.
Produce graphics, videos, reels, infographics and digital content that communicate the work of the UN Resident Coordinator and UN Country Team as well as key stakeholders and partners for publishing across all UN Thailand platforms.
Support integrated visibility and joint communications planning with UN agencies and partners across digital platforms, media and in-person activities, including events, launches, advocacy activities and real-time coverage, while maintaining consistent messaging and UN brand standards.
Monitor digital platforms, media coverage and online discussion of issues relevant to the UN’s work in Thailand, using AI-enabled technology and analytics for social listening and identifying content trends and support communications planning and information integrity.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.