Social Media Associate

Host entity: UNWomen

Volunteer type: International

Areas of expertise: Art, design, culture, Communication, advocacy, public information, Information technology and telecommunications

Application deadline: 03/11/2026

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.

Assignment context

The Social Media Associate will join the Regional Communications and Advocacy team and contribute to digital communications supporting UN Women's work across Asia and the Pacific. The assignment is designed as a structured, supervised learning opportunity for a recent graduate or young professional. Working as part of the team, the UN Volunteer will support the preparation of social media content, weekly analysis of emerging social media trends, communications research and social media planning. The UN Volunteer will also assist the Regional Communications Specialist with communications-related tasks. The assignment will also expose the UN Volunteer to the team’s use of innovation and emerging technologies, including AI-supported accessibility initiatives such as text-to-speech-enabled articles, to help strengthen inclusive and audience-centred communications. Through regular guidance, feedback and mentoring, the assignment will provide practical exposure to regional communications, evidence-informed content planning, digital engagement and communications for gender equality.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Regional Communications Specialist, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks :

- Contribute to drafting, adapting and proofreading social media posts for UN Women's regional social media channels, following organizational guidance and approved messaging;
- Support the preparation of a weekly social media trend analysis by monitoring relevant conversations, emerging issues, content formats and platform developments, and summarizing key observations for the team;
- Support communications research, including background research, collecting and organizing relevant information, reviewing reference materials and preparing concise research summaries;
- Support the team in exploring and documenting innovative digital communications practices, including AI-supported tools and accessibility features such as text-to-speech-enabled articles;
- Assist the Regional Communications Specialist with communications-related tasks, as requested and in accordance with the agreed workplan.

Skills and experience

Experience description: Demonstrated interest and/or experience in :

- Social media, digital communications, content development, communications research, media monitoring or related areas.
- Writing or adapting clear, audience-focused content for digital platforms.
- Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded.

Skills in :

- Familiarity with social media platforms, digital content tools and emerging online trends.
- Basic graphic design and multimedia production skills, including Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Experience using collaborative design and content creation platforms, such as Canva.
- Interest in digital innovation, emerging technologies and responsible use of AI tools to support accessible and effective communications.

Competencies and values

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

Living conditions

Bangkok is a dynamic and multicultural city that offers a good standard of living, reliable public transportation, modern healthcare facilities, and diverse accommodation options. Thailand is generally considered a safe and welcoming country for international personnel, and the UN Women Regional Office regularly conducts security briefings and emergency preparedness exercises to help ensure the safety and well-being of all colleagues. The city offers not only local Thai cuisine but also a wide variety of Asian and international dining options, providing an enriching cultural and living experience for international UN Volunteers.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.