Description of assignment title
Social Media Associate
General
Assignment country
Thailand
Duty stations
Bangkok
Work location
On UN premises
Expected start date
12/15/2026
Duration
6 months
Sustainable Development Goal
- Gender equality
Host entity
UNWomen
Modality
Onsite
Type
International
Volunteer category
Associate UCoS from Apr2026
Work schedule
Full-time
Number of Assignments
1
Details
Mission and objectives
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women, and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action, and peace and security. The UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) provides technical support, coordination, and policy guidance to country offices across the region to advance gender equality and women’s rights, including the right of women and girls to live free from all forms of violence.
Context
The Social Media Associate will join the Regional Communications and Advocacy team and contribute to digital communications supporting UN Women's work across Asia and the Pacific. The assignment is designed as a structured, supervised learning opportunity for a recent graduate or young professional. Working as part of the team, the UN Volunteer will support the preparation of social media content, weekly analysis of emerging social media trends, communications research and social media planning. The UN Volunteer will also assist the Regional Communications Specialist with communications-related tasks. The assignment will also expose the UN Volunteer to the team’s use of innovation and emerging technologies, including AI-supported accessibility initiatives such as text-to-speech-enabled articles, to help strengthen inclusive and audience-centred communications. Through regular guidance, feedback and mentoring, the assignment will provide practical exposure to regional communications, evidence-informed content planning, digital engagement and communications for gender equality.
Task description
Under the direct supervision of Regional Communications Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks :
- Contribute to drafting, adapting and proofreading social media posts for UN Women's regional social media channels, following organizational guidance and approved messaging;
- Support the preparation of a weekly social media trend analysis by monitoring relevant conversations, emerging issues, content formats and platform developments, and summarizing key observations for the team;
- Support communications research, including background research, collecting and organizing relevant information, reviewing reference materials and preparing concise research summaries;
- Support the team in exploring and documenting innovative digital communications practices, including AI-supported tools and accessibility features such as text-to-speech-enabled articles;
- Assist the Regional Communications Specialist with communications-related tasks, as requested and in accordance with the agreed workplan.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 80
Required experience
1 month
Donor priorities
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Additional eligibility criteria
As this assignment is funded by CYVA, specific eligibility criteria apply. Candidates must be Chinese nationals affiliated with a university participating in CYVA’s programme.
Assignment requirements
Relevant experience
No experience required
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication; Media/Digital Media; Arts; International Relations; English/Linguistics; Public Relations; Gender Studies; Development Studies; or another relevant field.
Competencies and values
- Accountability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Commitment and Motivation
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Communication
- Creativity
- Empowering Others
- Ethics and Values
- Integrity
- Judgement and Decision-making
- Knowledge Sharing
- Managing Performance
- Planning and Organizing
- Professionalism
- Respect for Diversity
- Self-Management
- Technological Awareness
- Vision
- Working in Teams
Skills and experience
Experience description: Demonstrated interest and/or experience in :
- Social media, digital communications, content development, communications research, media monitoring or related areas.
- Writing or adapting clear, audience-focused content for digital platforms.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
Skills in :
- Familiarity with social media platforms, digital content tools and emerging online trends.
- Basic graphic design and multimedia production skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience using collaborative design and content creation platforms, such as Canva.
- Interest in digital innovation, emerging technologies and responsible use of AI tools to support accessible and effective communications.
Area(s) of expertise
Art, design, culture, Communication, advocacy, public information, Information technology and telecommunications
Driving license
Other information
Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.
Living conditions and remarks
Bangkok is a dynamic and multicultural city that offers a good standard of living, reliable public transportation, modern healthcare facilities, and diverse accommodation options. Thailand is generally considered a safe and welcoming country for international personnel, and the UN Women Regional Office regularly conducts security briefings and emergency preparedness exercises to help ensure the safety and well-being of all colleagues. The city offers not only local Thai cuisine but also a wide variety of Asian and international dining options, providing an enriching cultural and living experience for international UN Volunteers.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
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