POSTING TITLE: Programme Intern (Environment)
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: April 30, 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
Role Summary
The Programme Intern (Environment) will support the planning, coordination, and implementation of GCNT’s environment-related programmes and partnerships, including climate, circularity, nature, sustainable tourism, and related member engagement activities.
The intern will gain practical exposure to corporate sustainability work, multi-stakeholder coordination, research and content development, and programme operations in a dynamic professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the operational coordination and implementation of environment-related trainings, webinars, workshops, events, and projects under GCNT’s Environment portfolio, including activities related to climate action, circular economy, climate finance, biodiversity, and business sustainability.
- Assist in conducting background research and data gathering, and support the preparation of policy-related materials, briefing notes, concept notes, proposal drafts, presentations, and other programme documents in Thai and English to inform programme development and stakeholder engagement.
- Support communication and day-to-day coordination with members, partners, speakers, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders to facilitate programme implementation, event preparation, and follow-up.
- Assist in preparing meeting minutes, follow-up summaries, contact lists, internal trackers, and organized files and documentation to support smooth project management and internal coordination.
- Help monitor workplans and activity timelines, track registrations and participant lists, compile feedback and post-activity information, and support the preparation of activity summaries and simple reports.
- Support flagship sustainability events and programme-related outreach by assisting with event materials, presentation decks, visibility materials, and other communications content, where relevant.
- Assist with administrative and operational tasks related to programme and policy support, including logistics coordination, document consolidation, desk research, and other assignments that contribute to the development and implementation of GCNT’s environment-related initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
- Educational and Experience Requirement
- Education: A senior or newly graduated student from the first-level university degree, preferably environmental studies, sustainability management or related fields
Experience:
- Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability, climate action, circular economy, biodiversity, sustainable tourism, or related topics through coursework, extracurricular activities, internships, or project work.
- Experience in research, report writing, presentation preparation, or event/project coordination is an advantage.
- Ability to work with information in a structured manner, with strong attention to detail and willingness to support both content and operational tasks.
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
- Proficiency in Canva and AI Tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Notebook LLM) is an advantage.
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 (Environment) – Full Name
- Application deadline: May 1, 2026
- Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.