Country: Thailand
Closing date: 23 Jul 2015
ECPAT International
Vacancy Notice
Position: Child and Youth Participation Programme Intern
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Starting date: August 2015
Duration: Six Months (with the possibility of extension)
Reports to: Global Coordinator on Children’s Participation
Grading: INTERN
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP
The ECPAT International internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly children’s rights to live free of commercial sexual exploitation. Interns are eligible to participate in the ECPAT International Secretariat activities. Interns are expected to carry out the duties assigned to them under the responsibility of the designated supervisor(s).
PRIMARY TASKS
Provide overall support to the Global Coordinator on Children’s Participation to implement the Child & Youth Participation Programme “Giving Voice to Victims of CSEC”
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Support ECPAT International Child and Youth Advisory Committee (EICYAC) through regular communication using virtual paltforms, individual communication, consulting on thematic issues, design and implementation of micro projects t
- Support the Global Coordinator in organizing capacity building of EICAYC members
- Support the Global Coordinator in developing, monitoring and evaluation of the projects with ECPAT Network members
- Support the Global Coordinator in the preparation of technical papers and documents
- Assist in the preparations of PowerPoint presentations, meeting notes etc.
- Provide other administrative and programme support as needed.
- Assist in finalizing the quarterly reports and update of the CYPP work plan etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
· Degree in social sciences or in human rights with relevant work experience
· Excellent English is necessary for this position
· Working knowledge of Spanish and French language
· Excellent communication skills
· Strong report writing skills
· Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise formats
· Good knowledge of computer applications including virtual platforms etc.
INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS
A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month (around $300 USD) will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organizations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organization.
How to apply:
To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net
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