Protection Intern (VA.No.14/2018)
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: - |
Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement: 01 February 2018
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Post No.: - |
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 |
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand |
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:
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