UNICEF Thailand – Young Professionals Programme (Digital Content), UNICEF Thailand Country Office, Bangkok, Thailand, Job#588690

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.., coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a better future

UNICEF works to ensure the rights of all children in the East Asia and Pacific Region.  This means the rights of every child living in this country, irrespective of their nationality, gender, religion or ethnicity, to:

• survival – to basic healthcare, peace and security;
• development – to a good education, a loving home and adequate nutrition;
• protection – from abuse, neglect, trafficking, child labour and other forms of exploitation; and
• participation – to express opinions, be listened to and take part in making any decisions that affect them

How can you make a difference?

The Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Digital Team of UNICEF Thailand is offering a structured 4 months, with a possibility of a 2-month extension for Enrolled university student (third year or above, including graduate level) or recent graduates passionate about children’s rights and eager to gain hands-on experience in digital content creation, graphic design, and performance media.

This opportunity provides exposure to real-world digital engagement work, connecting people to UNICEF’s mission through innovative storytelling, visual design, and data-driven campaigns. Digital advocacy and public campaigns.

Scope of Work

Under the supervision of the Digital Fundraising Team, the Young Professional will:

• Assist in research and drafting digital content for fundraising campaigns.
• Support the planning and execution of performance media campaigns, including creative ideation, A/B testing, and performance tracking.
• Assist in copy writing for content optimization across platforms to enhance engagement and conversion rate

Duration

4 months with possibility of a 2-month extension, part-time (approximately 16-24 hours or 2-3 days per week), with flexible working arrangements to accommodate academic schedules.

Learning & Development

This programme is structured to provide a rich, hands-on learning experience, focusing on building a practical and strategic skillset vital for a career in digital marketing.

The selected Young Professional will receive hands-on coaching, mentorship, and exposure to UNICEF’s digital engagement work. They will build a portfolio of creative and strategic projects, gaining experience in both content production and performance media.

This opportunity will equip the Young Professional not only with valuable content production skills but also with a solid understanding of the digital ecosystem, performance metrics, and strategic thinking essential for success in today’s demanding digital environment.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:

 Overall Qualifications

• Enrolled university student (third-year, and beyond) or recent graduate in a relevant field (e.g., marketing, communications, digital media)
• Demonstrated interest in children’s rights, development, or humanitarian work.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to real-world projects.
• Basic understanding of digital platforms (e.g., social media, email, websites).

Specific Qualifications:

• Strong creative thinking and storytelling skills.
• Ability to understand and adapt to the mindset, interests, and behaviors of target audiences.
• Empathy-driven approach to content creation, with sensitivity to audience needs and social impact.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube).
• Basic knowledge of content planning and audience engagement strategies.
• Experience with writing, editing, or multimedia production (e.g., video, audio, animation) is a plus.
• Interest in performance media and data-driven content strategies.
• Ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences.
• Strong communication and writing skills in Thai and English.

Interested students are requested to submit their CV with a portfolio or samples of previous design work (academic, freelance, or personal projects), and a brief cover letter (in either Thai or English) via the UNICEF application portal by 23 December 2025.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. 

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable male candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.