Country: Thailand
Closing date: 31 May 2016
The Human Development Forum Foundation is a dedicated educational and research organization, defined by our motto, "knowledge improves life." We are a Thailand-based, independent, non-governmental foundation without any religious or political affiliations. Our research and training staff come from a diverse background including education, business, development, social work, and defense, among others. With decades of combined academic and real-world experience, we strive to build local capacity, improve the security of our communities, and contribute meaningful knowledge to society through all of our educational and research programs. Our foundation's mission is to empower individuals and communities in Thailand, as well as throughout ASEAN.
HDFF is always looking for qualified interns to support our team! Working with HDFF offers first-hand experience in the work of a local non-governmental organization based in Bangkok. Our team consists of Thai and international staff, and the working language is English, but speaking Thai is an advantage. All applicants MUST be fluent in English, with the ability to speak and write in English at a professional level.
· Required Skills:
§ Website design and maintenance
§ Content development experience
§ Working knowledge of WordPress, CSS, HTML
§ Proficiency in the use of Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar tools
§ Fluent in written and spoken English
· Responsibilities:
§ Update website with new content including training programs and events
§ Maintain website functionality
§ Maintain and regularly update Facebook and other social media
§ Development of promotional material and content for Training Center and Research Institute including brochures, podcasts, videos, etc.
§ Ensure proper maintenance and operation of office network, internet, etc.
§ Management of Google AdWords campaign
§ Improve use and maximize efficiency of MailChimp
§ Actively develop an internet marketing/outreach/visibility campaign
§ Other duties as assigned based on the needs of the organization
How to apply:
An internship with HDFF should last between 3 to 6 months. Please state the dates and length of time you are available in your cover letter. We are looking for enthusiastic and qualified individuals to start as soon as possible. HDFF supports all our interns with a stipend of 5,000 baht per month. HDFF cannot guarantee an offer of employment at the end of the internship; however, employment may be offered to high performing interns based on availability of funding and needs of the organization, subject to the discretion of the management.
To apply for an HDFF internship, please send your resume and cover letter to adam@hdff.org
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED.