VA 45/2017: Community Services Intern, Bangkok (Re-Advertisement)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Representation in Thailand

Vacancy Announcement No. 45/2017

Internal/External Circulation

(Re-Advertisement)

Position Title:

Community Services Intern

Post Level:

-

Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement:

11 December 2017

Post No.:

-

Report To:

Protection Associate (Community-Based) 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:

Conduct needs assessment for asylum seekers who fall into special need categories and provide an initial written report for finalization by Protection Associate.
Along with the Protection Associate or Protection Assistant, conduct home visits to vulnerable asylum seekers/refugees and assess their living conditions and protection needs.
Conduct community services counseling sessions in Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) and Bangkok Refugee Centre (BRC).
Conduct Best Interest Assessment (BID) for children.
Enter data in the registration/ProGres database on community services tasks such as counseling, home visits, assistance and training.
Provide counseling to asylum seekers and refugees with guidance from the Protection Unit.
Draft relevant reports, for approval of Subsistence Cash Assistance (SCA), as needed.
Assist in translation of documents English – Thai.
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 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