Thailand: Programme Intern: Program against Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism (SECTT)

ECPAT International

Internship Description

Position: Programme Intern
Program against Sexual Exploitation of Children in Travel and Tourism (SECTT)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Duration: Six months

Reports to: Head of Programme

Start date: 13 January 2020

Overall Purpose of the Internship

The ECPAT International internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to the eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly children’s rights to live free of sexual exploitation in travel and tourism. Interns are eligible to participate in the ECPAT International Secretariat activities, while expected to carry out the duties assigned to them under the responsibility of the designated manager.

Primary Tasks

• Provide overall support to the Head of Programme

• Assist with membership relations of The Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism www.thecode.org

• Provide assistance in communication aspects of the programme

• Support implementation of advocacy related work

Specific Responsibilities

• Manage the programme website www.protectingchildrenintourism.org

• Prepare newsletters and manage social media

• Prepare presentations, programme publications and other documents, the task includes writing, as well as editing and proofreading of the texts in English

• Assist in organizing conferences, workshops and other meetings

• Support in the monitoring of work plans and preparation of reports

• Assist with representation and external relations at global and regional level

• Prepare background materials and working papers

• Provide an overall support to the programme as needed

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, international development, international relations, human rights or other relevant degree

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Good knowledge of WordPress and MS Office, Adobe Suit is a plus

• Ability to work in multi-cultural teams

• Ability to work independently and under pressure

• Excellent English writing skills (required proofreading and editing skills)

• Excellent knowledge of Spanish is an additional asset

Internship conditions

A modest stipend of 15,000 Thai Baht/month (around US $450) will be made available to interns who are not sponsored by other organizations or institutions.

All other costs related to the internship, such as medical/travel insurance, tickets to and from the intern’s home country, costs pertaining to passports or visas, or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organization.

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

For further information on the application process, please visit:

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

Application deadline: 15 October 2019

ECPAT International is committed to keeping children safe. The selection process reflects our commitment to the safeguarding of children.