UNICEF Thailand Launches Young Professionals Programme – Apply Now!

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Are you passionate about making a difference for children and eager to gain real-world experience in international development and humanitarian work? UNICEF Thailand is offering an exciting Young Professionals Programme based in Bangkok, providing students and recent graduates the opportunity to contribute directly to UNICEF’s mission of ensuring every child’s rights.

This is more than an internship – it’s a chance to work with a global leader in child advocacy, gain hands-on mentorship, and develop skills that can shape your career in communications, advocacy, and development.

About UNICEF

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, tirelessly working to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them reach their full potential. Guided by the values of care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability, and sustainability (CRITAS), UNICEF is a place where passion meets purpose.

The UNICEF Thailand Country Office plays a crucial role in advancing the rights of every child in Thailand, ensuring they have access to healthcare, education, protection, and participation.

Purpose of the Young Professionals Programme

The Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is designed to give students and recent graduates a structured 4–6 month opportunity to work alongside experienced UNICEF staff. Participants will engage in meaningful projects that combine digital advocacy, volunteer engagement, and communications for development, while learning the inner workings of a UN agency.

It’s an invaluable platform for aspiring professionals to gain insight into the humanitarian and development sectors, while actively contributing to initiatives that impact children’s lives.

Duties and Responsibilities

As part of the UNICEF Thailand team, Young Professionals will:

Support public advocacy campaigns through brainstorming, outreach, and youth engagement.
Contribute to the creation of digital content across UNICEF platforms (social media, website, storytelling).
Assist in community management for the I Am UNICEF volunteer platform.
Facilitate volunteer and youth engagement events, including administrative and coordination tasks.
Support knowledge management and learning sessions, ensuring documentation and archiving.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Young Professionals Programme, applicants should be:

A current university student (third-year or higher) OR a recent graduate in a relevant field (communications, social sciences, international relations, digital media, etc.).
Interested in children’s rights, humanitarian, or development work.
Strong communicators with good writing skills in Thai and English.
Familiar with digital tools and social media platforms.
Willing to learn and collaborate in a multicultural environment.

Benefits of the Programme

Flexible commitment: 4–6 months, part-time (15–20 hours/week), tailored to academic schedules.
Hands-on mentorship from UNICEF professionals.
Build a portfolio of impactful projects in communications and advocacy.
Gain real-world experience in the development sector.
Receive a Certificate of Completion from UNICEF recognizing your contribution.