VA 32/2017: Protection Intern, Bangkok (Thai National Only)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Representation in Thailand

Vacancy Announcement No. 32/2017

Internal/External Circulation

Position Title:

Protection Intern

Post Level:

-

Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement:

07 August 2017

Post No.:

-

Report To:

Protection Associate/Senior Protection Assistant under supervision of Associate Protection Officer

Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement:

20 August 2017

Section:

Protection Unit

Duty Station:

Bangkok, Thailand

Contractual Status:

Unpaid Internship

(for maximum 6 months)

Availability of the Internship As soon as possible

Work Plan and Assigned Tasks:

Provide administrative support and data entry to assist Senior Protection Assistant at the Immigration Detention Centre.
Provide logistic support in coordinating with NGOs and partner agencies at the Immigration Detention Centre as needed.
Assist Protection Associate in documenting and reporting counseling sessions provided to urban refugees and asylum seekers, which may include translation of documents and scheduling of protection s/orientation sessions.
Provide administrative support in order to obtain civil registration documents (i.e. birth/death certificates) for urban refugees and asylum seekers as well as other administrative coordination needed with Civil Registrar’s District Office or hospitals.
Assist the Protection Unit information compilation and reporting as needed.
Assist Protection Associate in documenting and reporting counseling sessions provided to urban refugees and asylum seekers, which may include translation of documents and scheduling of protection s/orientation sessions.
Schedule/conduct weekly protection counselling at BRC.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

Thai national only.
Keen interest on refugees and asylum seekers issues.
University degree in law, social sciences, international relations or related fields.
Previous experience in protection would be an asset.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Positive inter-personal skills.
Excellent English reporting and drafting skills.
Computer literacy.

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.

Closing Date : 19 April 2026 (11:59 PM, Bangkok Time)