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Community Services Intern, Bangkok


United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Representation in Thailand
Vacancy Announcement No. 47/2015
Internal/External Circulation
Position Title: Community Services Intern
Post Level: -
Post No.: -
Report To: Community Services Associate (CSA) under supervision of Associate Protection Officer
Section: Protection Unit
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
Contractual Status: Internship Agreement (for a maximum of 6-months internship period)
Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement: 01 December 2015
Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement: 07 December 2015
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
  • 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
  • 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

HOW TO APPLY:
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