Position:                     Intern – Programme Assistant

Reports to:                 Programme Manager, The Code – implementing UNICEF project

Location:                    Bangkok, Thailand

Duration:                    Six months (with possibility of extension)

Grading:                      INTERN (Thai national)

The Code (www.thecode.org), hosted by ECPAT International, has an exciting new internship that will offer volunteers or graduate students the opportunity to gain real hands-on experience working directly for an international organization based in Bangkok.  The Code has commenced a new UNICEF-funded project with the aim to accelerate and increase The Code’s activities and membership in Thailand. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven intern to be a part of our small, but dynamic team and help us further strengthen the expansion and implementation of The Code of Conduct for Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism (“The Code”) in Thailand.

PRIMARY TASKS

• Assist the Programme Manager to implement Code activities in Thailand, under a UNICEF-supported project;
• With the Programme Manager, help to recruit travel and tourism companies in Thailand to become member of the Code and provide feedback on strategies for implementation within Thailand;
• Provide day to day support to existing members of The Code;
• Facilitate the organisation and implementation of workshops in Thailand to provide training to staff and management of travel and tourism companies (current and potential members of The Code);
• Write relevant articles/publications to create awareness on the work of The Code, especially on promoting best practices or utilising The Code as a CSR or responsible tourism tool;
• Create Thai language materials for Code members in Thailand and prepare content/articles or materials for Thai press and social media;
• Assist with identifying and liaising with subcontractors to develop online training materials for members, in Thai and English;
• Attend relevant trade exhibitions in Thailand and Southeast Asia to promote awareness of the issue and membership of The Code;
• Assist with translations of documents and best practices;
• Collaborate and contribute to the general work of ECPAT as a member of its team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• University degree in Child Protection, Human Rights, Communication, International Relations or related field
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in Thai and English;
• Knowledge on the issue of commercial sexual exploitation of children and children’s rights, responsible tourism/CSR;
• Experience in working with the tourism private sector;
• Good teamwork and computer skills;
• Ability to self start with minimal supervision;
• Enthusiasm and dedication.
• Experience in working in a multicultural environment or international environment is a plus.
• Thai national

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Hands-on experience in working an international organization;
• Intellectual challenges and personal responsibility;
• The opportunity to make a difference;
• A fun, rewarding, enriching experience in another culture;

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organizations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organization.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net  

For further information on the application process, please visit:

http://www.ecpat.org/about-ecpat/employment/

Application deadline: 7 September 2016

ABOUT “THE CODE”

In response to the crime of child sex tourism, The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism (The Code, www.thecode.org) was initiated by the global child rights network, ECPAT, in cooperation with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Scandinavian tour operators. Over the last 15 years, it has grown into a global initiative with more than 250 travel companies from 42 countries having become members of the Code. Today, it is one of the best examples of a voluntary sustainability standard for the protection of children’s rights.