VA 43/2017: Protection Intern (2 positions), Bangkok (Re-Advertisement)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Representation in Thailand

Vacancy Announcement No. 43/2017

Internal/External Circulation

(Re-Advertisement)

Position Title:

Protection Intern

(2 positions)

Post Level:

-

Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement:

11 December 2017

Post No.:

-

Report To:

Protection Associate/Senior Protection Assistant under supervision of Protection Officer

Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement:

25 December 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:

Provide administrative support and data entry to assist Senior Protection Assistant at the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC).
Provide logistic support in coordinating with NGOs and partner agencies at the Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) as needed.
Assist Protection Associate in documenting and reporting counseling sessions provided to urban refugees and asylum seekers, which may include translation of documents and scheduling of protections/orientation sessions.
Provide administrative support in order to obtain civil registration documents (i.e. birth/death certificates) for urban refugees and asylum seekers as well as other administrative coordination needed with Civil Registrar’s District Office or hospitals.
Assist the Protection Unit information compilation and reporting as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Thai national only.
Keen interest on refugees and asylum seekers issues.
University degree in law, social sciences, international relations or related fields.
Previous experience in protection would be an asset.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Positive inter-personal skills.
Excellent English reporting and drafting skills.
Computer literacy.

Please submit your Motivation Letter, P.11 and Curriculum Vitae indicating the vacancy announcement number and position title to: THABAHR@unhcr.org

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

Please note that the short-listed candidates are required to attend both written test and interview.

Contact : THABAHR@unhcr.org