VA 14/2018: Protection Intern, Bangkok

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14 February 2018

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Representation in Thailand

Vacancy Announcement No. 14/2018

Internal/External Circulation

Position Title:

Protection Intern

Post Level:

-

Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement:

01 February 2018

Post No.:

-

Report To:

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

Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement:

14 February 2018

Section:

Protection Unit

Duty Station:

Bangkok, Thailand

Contractual Status:

Unpaid Internship

(minimum of two months)

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

Contact : THABAHR@unhcr.org