ThaiNGO

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Representation in Thailand

Vacancy Announcement No. 25/2016    

Internal/External Circulation

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 CSA

- Along with the CSA, conduct home visits to vulnerable asylum seekers/refugees and assess their living conditions and protection needs

- Conduct community services counseling sessions in IDC

- Conduct best interest assessment for children

- Enter data in the registration/ProGres database on community services tasks such as counseling, home visits and SGBV training

- Provide counseling to asylum seekers and refugees with guidance from the CSA;

- Draft relevant reports, for approval of CSA, as needed

- 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 P.11, resume and application letter, indicating vacancy announcement number and position title to: THABAHR@unhcr.org

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

P.11 form can be downloaded from: http://unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/p11.doc