VA 14/2018: Protection Intern, Bangkok
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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Representation in Thailand
Vacancy Announcement No. 14/2018
Internal/External Circulation
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Position Title:
Protection Intern
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Post Level:
-
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Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement:
01 February 2018
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Post No.:
-
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Report To:
Protection Associate (Community-Based) under the supervision of Protection Officer
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Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement:
14 February 2018
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Section:
Protection Unit
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Duty Station:
Bangkok, Thailand
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Contractual Status:
Unpaid Internship
(minimum of two months)
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Availability of the Internship As soon as possible
Work Plan and Assigned Tasks:
- Provide counseling to asylum seekers and refugees in Bangkok Refugee Center (BRC) and Immigration Detention Centre (IDC) with guidance from the Protection Unit
- Along with the Protection Associate or Protection Assistant, conduct home visits to vulnerable asylum seekers/refugees and assess their living conditions and protection needs
- Assist Protection Associate in documenting and reporting counseling sessions provided to urban refugees and asylum seekers, which may include scheduling of protections/orientation sessions
- Conduct needs assessment for asylum seekers who fall into special need categories and provide an initial written report for finalization by Protection Associate
- Enter data in the registration/ProGres database on community services tasks such as counseling, home visits, assistance and training
- Assist the protection unit information compilation as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification Requirements
- University degree in law, social sciences, international relations or related fields by the start date of the internship
- Previous experience in working with refugee communities would be an asset
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Excellent English reporting and drafting skills
- Strong inter-personal skills, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work in an international environment
- Computer literate
Please submit your Motivation Letter, P.11 form, Curriculum Vitae and a copy of official ID card/national passport indicating the vacancy announcement number and position title to: THABAHR@unhcr.org
Only candidates under positive consideration will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.
UNHCR/P.11 and supplementary forms can be downloaded from: https://www.unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/u11/P11_UNHCR.docm and https://www.unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/u11/P11SUP_UNHCR.docm
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