ThaiNGO

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Representation in Thailand

Vacancy Announcement No. 03/2017   

Internal/External Circulation

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.

P.11 form can be downloaded from: http://unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/p11.doc