Engagement Intern

ABOUT ECPAT INTERNATIONAL

ECPAT International (ECPAT) is a global network of civil society organisations working collectively for the elimination of all forms of child sexual exploitation. It seeks to encourage the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of sexual exploitation. The ECPAT network currently consists of 124 member organisations in 103 countries. The ECPAT Secretariat coordinates the global work of ECPAT and has a central office in Bangkok, Thailand.

The ECPAT internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly child’s rights to live free of sexual exploitation of children. This specific internship offers valuable experience in community outreach, stakeholder relations and CRM management.

PRIMARY TASKS

• Enhance ECPAT’s community outreach initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Optimise our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Collaborate across teams to support ECPAT’s mission against child sexual exploitation.

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, human rights, social sciences, international affairs or political science
• A commitment to human rights and child protection.
• A detailed understanding of campaigning and communications
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with CRM tools.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team setting.

Desirable

• Acceptable level of knowledge of sexual exploitation of children.
• Previous exposure to children’s rights or other social activities.
• Previous engagement with local and grassroots civil society organisations and understanding of their operating context.

INTERN CONDITIONS

For this internship we are only seeking individuals who are either Thai nationals or international students attending a Thai higher education establishment who would already hold an existing visa.

A stipend of THB 15,000 per month (around $440 USD) will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organisations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., general travel, gaining or renewing a passport, and other living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or their sponsoring institution or organisation