Junior Communications and Advocacy Officer, Bangkok

General

Description of assignment title

Junior Communications and Advocacy Officer

Assignment country

Thailand

Duty stations

Bangkok

Work location

On UN premises

Expected start date

12/15/2026

Duration

6 months

Sustainable Development Goal

5. 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

Ending violence against women and girls (EVAWG) is a regional and global priority for UN Women. In Asia and the Pacific, high levels of violence persist, driven by gender inequality, harmful social norms, and structural discrimination. UN Women’s EVAW work in the region combines prevention and response approaches, evidence-based programming, advocacy, and multi-stakeholder coordination to advance survivor-centred, gender-transformative solutions.

Within this context, the UN Associate Volunteer will support communications and advocacy efforts of the EVAW team at the regional level. The assignment will contribute to the visibility and outreach of key regional initiatives, including the UNiTE Campaign to End Violence against Women, the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum 2026, the UN Joint Programme on Gender-based Violence Prevention in Southeast Asia (funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade), and the Protection of the Rights of Women and Children in Labour Migration (PROTECT) Project (funded by the European Union).

The assignment is designed as a learning-focused opportunity for an undergraduate student, providing exposure to UN communications, advocacy, and coordination processes in a regional setting.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Ending violence against women and girls (EVAW) Communications and Coordination Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks :

Communications and Advocacy Support :

• Support the development and adaptation of communications materials related to Ending Violence against Women (EVAW), including social media content, web content, briefs, and visual assets, in line with UN Women branding and editorial guidelines.
• Assist in the preparation of advocacy and outreach materials for regional campaigns, events, and commemorations, including the UNiTE Campaign.
• Support donor visibility requirements for EVAW initiatives, including the UN Joint Programme on Gender-based Violence Prevention in Southeast Asia and the PROTECT Project, under guidance from the supervisor.
• Support event planning, coordination, event preparations, communications, and materials with organizers and speakers. Support documentation and communication of Forum activities.

Content Creation and Digital Support :

• Assist with basic graphic design tasks, including the preparation of visuals, quote cards, and simple infographics using standard design tools.
• Support graphic design, photography and/or video production activities for communications purposes, including basic editing, captioning, and asset organisation.
• Support the organisation and archiving of communications assets and materials.

Coordination and Youth Engagement :

• Support coordination of EVAW-related activities and meetings at the regional level, including scheduling, preparation of agendas, and drafting meeting notes.
• Assist with youth engagement-related activities linked to EVAW advocacy, including documentation of youth-focused initiatives and support to outreach efforts where relevant.

Monitoring, Documentation, and Learning :

• Assist in tracking communications outputs and basic performance metrics (e.g. reach, engagement) for reporting and learning purposes.
• Support knowledge management by compiling and organising communications resources, background materials, and reference documents.

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 communications, media studies, journalism, international relations, gender studies, development studies, social work, or a related field.

Competencies and values

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Judgement and Decision-making
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Planning and Organizing
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Technological Awareness
• Vision
• Working in Teams

Skills and experience

Demonstrated interest and/or experience in :

• Gender equality, ending violence against women and girls, communications, policy, public administration, advocacy, social work, or similar.
• Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.
• Experience in at least one of these areas (graphic design, photography, or video) is considered an asset.

Skills in :

• Skills or interest in digital communications, social media, or content creation.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating clearly in English- in writing and verbally.
• Skills in graphic design, photography, and/or video editing are considered an asset.

Area(s) of expertise

Communication, advocacy, public information, Project management, programme development, strategy

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 major metropolitan city with a wide range of accommodation options, reliable public transportation, and access to healthcare and other essential services. The UN Associate Volunteer will be based at the UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and will be provided with office space, a computer, and an official email account. Thailand is a popular duty station for international staff and volunteers, offering a diverse cultural environment and a well-established UN presence.

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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