Deadline: September 3, 2026
Applications are open for the UNICEF Thailand – Young Professionals Programme 2026. The UNICEF Young Professionals Programme offers students from diverse academic backgrounds a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in the development and humanitarian sector.
Young Professionals will work alongside experienced professionals and, through hands-on assignments and one-on-one guidance, will gain valuable insights into UNICEF’s work while actively contributing to it. The Young Professionals Programme also provides an opportunity to build skills that support both academic progress and future career development.
UNICEF Thailand is seeking to establish partnerships with universities across the country to offer a structured 4–6 month opportunity for students who are passionate about children’s rights and eager to gain practical experience in the following areas:
- Digital content creation and publishing
- Digital advocacy and public campaigns
- Volunteer engagement
- Knowledge management and communication
Scope of Work
Young Professionals will work closely with the UNICEF Thailand teams to support the following activities:
- Contribute to the development and publishing of digital content on UNICEF internal or external platforms (social media, website, stories, etc.)
- Support public advocacy campaigns, including brainstorming and creating content and recommending approach/techniques to effectively reach – youth or other audiences
- Assist with community management and activities for the I Am UNICEF volunteer platform
- Facilitate administrative procedural relevant to organize and document volunteer or youth events
- Support knowledge management and/or sharing including archive management, organizing sessions on various topics, etc.
Benefits
- Young Professionals will receive hands-on mentorship and exposure to UNICEF’s work. They will build a portfolio of real-world projects and contribute to high-impact initiatives reaching audiences across Thailand and beyond.
- Young Professionals will receive a certificate of completion from UNICEF at the end of the programme, recognizing their contribution and experience.
Eligibility
- Open to enrolled university student (third-year or above) or recent graduate in a relevant field (e.g., communications, social sciences, international relations, digital media, etc.).
- Demonstrated interest in children’s rights, development, or humanitarian work.
- Strong communication and writing skills in Thai and English.
- Familiarity with digital platforms and social media.
- Willingness to learn and work in a multicultural environment.
Application
Interested students are requested to submit a CV and a brief cover letter (in Thai or English) by 3 September 2026.
For more information, visit UNICEF Thailand – Young Professionals Programme.
