Country: Thailand
Closing date: 03 Aug 2015
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Thailand
Vacancy Announcement No. 27/2015
Internal/External Circulation
Position Title: Protection Assistant Post Level: Equivalent to GS-4
Post No.:-
Report To: Protection Officer Section: Protection Unit
Duty Station: Bangkok, Thailand
Contractual Status: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA/UNOPS)
Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement: 21 July 2015 Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement: 03 August 2015
Availability of the Post 01 August 2015 – 31 October 2015
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
- Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess the needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups, and to report back to UNHCR Bangkok.
- Keep regular contacts with local authorities and with other humanitarian agencies (UN, NGOs, etc.), attend meetings and represent UNHCR in field-level coordination mechanisms.
- Assess the situation of persons of concern and help collect data relevant to UNHCR.
- Assist in the reception, screening, registration and provision of assistance to person of concern to UNHCR.
- Under the supervision of and with guidance from the Protection Officer, to provide general information, counselling and/or awareness-raising sessions to individuals/groups concerned.
- Monitor the implementation of field activities including delivery of humanitarian assistance.
- Respond to calls requiring the urgent intervention of UNHCR whenever group of rescued people are identified and regrouped by law enforcement authorities.
- Help organize the visits of the UNHCR staffs on mission to the province and assist visitors. Act as an interpreter when required
- Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by provinding update on main developments and information on achievements.
- Undertake other duties as required.
Qualification Requirements
- Completion of Secondary School. A university degree in International law, Political Science, or related fields would be an asset.
- Training courses in protection related issues required.
- Minimum two (2) years of relevant work experience.
- Fluency in English and Thai.
- Knowledge of computer applications, Microsoft Office package (Word and Excel).
- Good writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and respect diversity.
- Knowledge and/or previous experience of refugee context in Thailand is an asset
Please submit your P.11, resume and motivation 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 process.
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 motivation 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 process.
P.11 form can be downloaded from: http://unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/p11.doc
