Job Vacancy: Inclusive Business Community Engagement Intern, SI SPHERE

POSTING TITLE: Inclusive Business Community Engagement Intern, SI SPHERE 

Duration: 3-6 months contract 

Full-time: working 5 days/week (Hybrid) 

LOCATION: UN Global Compact Network Thailand, True Digital Park, Sukhumvit 101, Bangkok, Thailand 

HELP US DELIVER THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN THAILAND 

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the collective plan of global commitments required to end extreme poverty and hunger, tackle climate change and create a more peaceful, just, and equitable world by 2030. This is a significant multi-stakeholder effort which cannot be delivered by Governments and Civil Society alone. The actions, innovations and finances of the private sector are critical to our ability to deliver.  

This is where the UN Global Compact comes in: we are the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative with over 25,000 participating companies in 162 countries, and 69 Local Networks around the world. We enable and support companies across all sectors, geographies and sizes in their efforts to be more responsible and sustainable, and help the world achieve the SDGs.  

Today fully 84% of participating companies have activities to advance the SDGs. However, the world needs more ambition and scale from the private sector: only 39% of companies have corporate goals aligned to societal or environmental needs; only 46% companies have aligned their strategy to societal or environmental needs; and only 37% are designing business models to meet societal or environmental needs.    

We are an ambitious team, energized behind our mission of mobilizing a global movement of responsible companies and organizations to create the world we want. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the SDGs through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Inclusive Business Community Engagement Intern, SI SPHERE will work under the supervision of the Project Manager, SI SPHERE. The Inclusive Business Community Engagement Intern will assist in the development and implementation of a strategic work plan, identification of partnership opportunities and engagement with stakeholders, as well as implementation of activities under SI SPHERE and UNGCNT Program. 

• Technical support and contributions: 

• Assist Project Manager in developing and implementing work plan of SI SPHERE activities   

• Develop, organize, and maintain stakeholder mapping and community channels for youth and business sectors 

• Design and support various initiatives and interventions of UNGCNT, including research, analysis, publication, capacity building, workshops, and seminars 

• Engage and maintain relationships and partnerships between youth and business communities 

• Visit and organize events outside of the office at universities, institutions, and other organizations as required 

• Coordinate and maintain relationships and synergies between UN Global Compact Network Thailand internal team and external parties. 

• Commit to a five-day work week, with the ability to work on Saturdays and Sundays when the project organizes activities, with compensatory holidays on weekdays. 

• Communications 

• Plan and execute communication and outreach with youth groups or partners as required both online and onsite 

• Administrative Support 

• Perform any other administrative duties and support functions as assigned to ensure the successful implementation of youth engagement initiatives under UNGCNT. 

• Support and maintain database for youth outreach and engagement with business sector 

COMPETENCIES 

• Educational and Experience Requirement 

• Education: A senior or newly graduated student from the first-level university degree, preferably community development, social science, law, sustainability management, environmental science or related fields 

• Experience: Leadership experience in project management and involvement in youth-related networks, communities, activities, and programs at both national and international levels are preferred. Had experience working on issues related to youth development and sustainability especially projects or activities on youth and business sectors, with understanding of artificial intelligence, technologies, soft skills, and human resource development are advantages. 

• Language skills:  

• Proficiency in Thai and English is required.  

• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with youth aged 15-35 years old 

• Computer/ Technical skills: 

• Essential communications and analytics tools:  Excel, PowerPoint, Word 

• Knowledge of other online working platforms such as Discord, Asana, or other tools are beneficial but not required. 

• Ability to design and produce communication materials as necessary 

• 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 include the Resume and completed assignment (as file attached) in your e-mail submission to info@globalcompact-th.com with the subject heading “Inclusive Business Community Engagement Intern, Sustainable Intelligence (SI) SPHERE” 

• Applications will be accepted until February 7, 2025. 

• Given the anticipated volume of submissions, only highly qualified candidates will be contacted.