Country: Thailand
Closing date: 11 Apr 2016
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Representation in Thailand
Vacancy Announcement No. 14/2016
Internal/External Circulation
Position Title: Interpreter/Protection Clerk
Post Level: Equivalent to GS-3
Post No.: -
Report To: Associate Protection Officer
Section: Protection Unit
Duty Station: Mae Sariang, Thailand
Contractual Status: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (UNOPS)
Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement: 29 March 2016
Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement: 11 April 2016
Availability of the Position 01 May 2016
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide interpretation/translation for staff members as needed.
Assist the Assistant Protection Officer in police and legal proceedings involving refugees and to interpret in Karen, Thai and English for individuals involved in protection cases.
Assist in liaison with the refugee leaders on individual cases and protection issues.
Assist in organizing and conducting awareness raising activities on core UNHCR issues, including SGBV, child protection and durable solutions, particularly voluntary repatriation.
Support focus groups discussions in the camps.
Assist in preparing and dissemination information for refugees, particularly in relation to the situation in Myanmar and future durable solutions.
Conduct simple follow up on protection cases, under the close guidance of the Assistant Protection Officer and the Protection Officer.
Assist the resettlement/durable solutions unit in identifying and interviewing individuals interested in resettlement and in providing basic resettlement-related counseling.
Assist the district/provincial registration teams with monthly registration updates in camp.
Update ProGres database with relevant case information and developments, including on resettlement status, birth registration, etc.
Qualificationsand Required Competencies
Post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Secretarial Work, Translation and/or related field.
Three years professional experiences relevant to the function.
Familiarity with the refugee camps and the background and context of the Myanmar refugees in Thailand
Fluency in written and spoken Karen and/or Burmese, English and Thai
Demonstrated sensitivity in dealing with vulnerable refugees and knowledge of the basic principles of casework such as confidentiality and survivor choice
Good communication skills, particularly for communicating with refugees in the camp setting
Prior experience in interpretation/translation is desirable.
How to apply:
Please submit your Motivation Letter, P.11 form, Curriculum Vitae and a copy of official ID card/national passport indicating the vacancy announcement number and position title to: THABAHR@unhcr.org
Only candidates under positive consideration will be contacted for a written test and/or interview.
P.11 form can be downloaded from: http://unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/p11.doc