Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Media and Communications Intern
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : Internship (THB 20,824 per month)
Type of Appointment : Internship, Initial 6 months with possibility of extension
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 07 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)
Reference Code : CFA19957/2026
(Open for Thai Nationals only)
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
IOM began its operations in Thailand in 1975, assisting the resettlement of Indo-Chinese refugees to countries offering them permanent residence. With the Kingdom of Thailand joining IOM as a member state in 1986, the organization's cooperation with the Royal Thai Government has expanded to cover all aspects of migration affecting the Kingdom and its neighbours, including labour migration, migration health, counter-trafficking, emergency and post crisis, institution building, border management, security and law enforcement.
Under the direct supervision of the Media and Communications Officer, and in close coordination with the Programme Managers, the successful candidate will assist in the implementation of media, communications and awareness raising initiatives.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
The successful candidate will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Support the development and implementation of the mission’s public information, communications and visibility strategy.
- Support development of communication materials and awareness raising for IOM’s work on climate change and human mobility.
- Support the creation of public information content – in particular, audio-visual and multimedia content – on the mission’s key activities and achievements.
- Photography and videography support for coverage of high-level events, conduct interviews and collect testimonies of stakeholders to raise awareness on IOM’s work and migration issues.
- Support development of information, education and communication (IEC) material for use in awareness raising initiatives.
- Undertake duty travel when necessary, in particular to cover mission activities.
- Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.
3. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
- University degree in the field of Arts, Communications, Journalism, International Relations, Development Studies, Social Sciences or a related field from and accredited academic institution; or
- Be enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme or completed minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in running social media or digital campaigns.
- Experience in conducting community engagement, outreach, advocacy or awareness raising initiatives.
- Experience in photography and videography is an advantage.
- Good grasp of migration dynamics.
SKILLS
- Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
- Experience in digital content creation, including graphic design, photography, videography and editing.
- Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and/or Premiere Pro.
4. LANGUAGES
- Fluency in English and Thai are required (oral and written).
5. DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES:
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
- achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM e-Recruitment system within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.
Other
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
- Only applicants who meet the above qualification will be considered.
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