Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Digital Communications Assistant
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : General Service (G-4, THB 57,172.67 per month)
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term Graded Contract
(Initial 9 months with possibility of extension)
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 23 February 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
As part of efforts to promote the rights and well-being of migrants, IOM implements a range of initiatives aimed at promoting accurate, balance and evidence-based public discourse and media reporting on migration. Such initiatives are implemented in partnership with and/or targeting government, media, civil society and academia stakeholders.
Under the direct supervision of the Media and Communications Officer, the selected candidate will assist in the development and implementation of digital communication strategies to amplify IOM Thailand’s online presence and reach, including content creation and engagement campaigns.
Support the implementation of the mission’s digital communications and visibility strategy;
Support the creation of public information content – in particular, audio-visual and social media content – based on mission’s key activities and achievements;
Interview project beneficiaries and draft stories for dissemination in various traditional and digital platforms;
Support liaising with media practitioners to enhance visibility of the mission’s work and to promote balanced and credible coverage of migration issues;
Assist in implementation of capacity building initiatives for media stakeholders;
Maintain, organize and update Media and Communications SharePoint and mission’s online platforms including the website;
Create information, education and communication (IEC) material for use in awareness raising initiatives;
Monitor media coverage of the mission’s work and other media developments on migration;
Provide administrative and logistics support for implementation of national and regional communication activities;
Undertake duty travel, when necessary, in particular to cover mission activities.
Any other related tasks as required or assigned by the supervisor.
High school diploma with four years of relevant experience.
Experience in community engagement, outreach, advocacy or awareness raising initiatives;
Good grasp of migration dynamics in Thailand is an advantage;
Good grasp of the media landscape in Thailand;
Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage;
Experience in liaising with government, media and civil society partners is an advantage.
Skilled in digital content creation, including graphic design, photography, videography, and editing;
Skilled in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, in particular Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and/or PremierePro;
Strong organizational skills and reliability in time management and schedule organization;
Ability to work in a multi‐cultural environment and respect for diversity;
Teamwork-oriented but with a capacity to work independently.
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.
a cover letter, indicating the dates of availability;
a curriculum vitae;
a duly completed IOM Personal History Form which can be downloaded from https://thailand.iom.int/sites/g/files/tmzbdl1371/files/Vacancies/Form/iom-personal-history-form-270122.xls.