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Thailand: VA 27/2015: Protection Assistant (UNOPS), UNHCR Bangkok

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Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
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


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