VA 03/2017: Community Services Intern, Bangkok (Thai National only)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Representation in Thailand

Vacancy Announcement No. 03/2017

Internal/External Circulation

Position Title:

Community Services Intern

Post Level:

-

Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement:

13 January 2017

Post No.:

-

Report To:

Protection Associate (Community-Based) under supervision of Associate Protection Officer

Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement:

27 January 2017

Section:

Protection Unit

Duty Station:

Bangkok, Thailand

Contractual Status:

Unpaid Internship

(for a maximum of 6-months internship period)

Availability of the Internship As soon as possible

Work Plan and Assigned Tasks:

Conduct needs assessment for asylum seekers who fall into special need categories and provide an initial written report for finalization by CSA
Along with the CSA, conduct home visits to vulnerable asylum seekers/refugees and assess their living conditions and protection needs
Conduct community services counseling sessions in IDC
Conduct best interest assessment for children
Enter data in the registration/ProGres database on community services tasks such as counseling, home visits and SGBV training
Provide counseling to asylum seekers and refugees with guidance from the CSA;
Draft relevant reports, for approval of CSA, as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

Thai national only
University degree in law, social sciences, international relations or related fields
Previous experience in community services and/or protection would be an asset
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Positive inter-personal skills
Excellent English reporting and drafting skills
Computer literate

Please submit your P.11, resume and application letter, indicating vacancy announcement number and position title to: THABAHR@unhcr.org

Application will not be acknowledged. Only successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the selection.

Contact : THABAHR@unhcr.org