POSTING TITLE: Programme Intern (Youth Engagement)
CONTRACT DURATION: 3-6 months contract
WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid (5 days/week, on-site + remote)
LOCATION: UN Global Compact Network Thailand, True Digital Park, Sukhumvit 101, Bangkok
START DATE: Flexible (from May 2026 onward)
ELIGIBILITY: Open to Thai nationals only (due to Thai language requirements)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 1, 2026
HELP US DELIVER THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN THAILAND
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a global call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and promote peace and prosperity by 2030. Achieving these goals requires strong collaboration across sectors, including the private sector.
The UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, supporting companies to align their strategies and operations with universal principles on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, while advancing the SDGs.
UN Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT) plays a key role in this effort by bringing together businesses, government, and civil society to drive sustainable business practices in Thailand. Through our programmes and partnerships, we support companies in embedding sustainability into their strategies and contributing to national and global impact.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Programme Intern (Youth Engagement) will support the implementation of the SI SPHERE initiative under UN Global Compact Network Thailand (GCNT). The intern will gain hands-on experience in programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of youth-focused sustainability activities.
- Programme Support & Coordination
- Support the coordination and implementation of SI SPHERE activities and related youth engagement initiatives
- Assist in tracking progress of programme activities and maintaining workplans and timelines
- Provide logistical and administrative support for workshops, trainings, study visits, and other events
- Assist in preparing programme materials, including presentations, agendas, briefing notes, and reports
- Support the coordination of the Learning Center Platform, including liaising with participating members where needed
- Stakeholder & Member Engagement Support
- Support communication and coordination with member companies, partners, and participants
- Assist in organizing meetings, follow-ups, and stakeholder communications
- Help maintain stakeholder databases and contact lists
- Support coordination with academic partners for youth engagement activities, including scheduling and speaker coordination
- Partnership & Project Support
- Assist in supporting activities under ongoing partnerships
- Support tracking of partnership activities, timelines, and key deliverables
- Help prepare summaries, updates, and internal documentation related to partnership initiatives
- Administrative & Operational Support
- Provide general administrative support, including documentation, filing, and record-keeping
- Support meeting scheduling, note-taking, and internal coordination
- Assist in basic budget tracking and vendor coordination where required
- Perform other tasks as assigned to support programme delivery and team operations
COMPETENCIES
- Educational and Experience Requirement
- Education: A senior or newly graduated student from the first-level university degree, preferably social sciences, sustainability management or related fields
- Experience:
- Previous experience through internships, academic projects, or extracurricular activities related to event coordination, research, or stakeholder engagement is an advantage
- Language skills:
- Proficiency in Thai and English is required.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Computer/ Technical skills:
- Essential communications and analytics tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Familiarity with tools such as Canva, basic data analysis tools, or project management platforms (e.g., Trello, Asana) is a plus
- Team players
- Value others’ ideas and expertise
- Willing to learn from others
- Place team agenda before personal agenda
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
- Communication
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
CORE VALUES
- Integrity: Demonstrates the values of the United Nations in daily activities and behaviors; acts without consideration of personal gain; resists undue political pressure in decision-making; does not abuse power or authority; stands by decisions that are in the Organization’s interest, even if they are unpopular; and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior.
- Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Respect for Diversity: Works effectively with people from all backgrounds; treats all people with dignity and respect; treats people from all gender and culture equally; shows respect for and understanding of diverse points of view and demonstrates this understanding in daily work and decision-making, examines own biases and behaviors to avoid stereotypical responses, and does not discriminate against any individual or group.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
- Please submit your Resume and Cover letter via email to careers@globalcompact-th.com with the subject line [APPLICATION] Programme Intern (Youth Engaement)- Full Name
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026
- Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.