Job Vacancy: BID Assistant - UNHCR Field Office in Mae Sariang, Thailand
David Aye Myat Godwiller
FYI
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Regional Office in Thailand
Vacancy Announcement No. 02/2012
Position Title: Best Interest Determination (BID) Assistant | Post Level: - | Date Issued of the Vacancy Announcement: 21 March 2012 |
Post No.: - | Report To: Associate Protection Officer | Closing Date of the Vacancy Announcement: 04 April 2012 |
Section: Protection Unit | Duty Station: Mae Sariang, Thailand | Contractual Status: Individual Contractor Agreement (UNOPS) |
Availability of the Post 01 June 2012
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Interview separated children, unaccompanied minors and other children-at-risk for the purpose of preparing Best Interest Determination (BID) reports.
2. Drafting BID reports for submission to the BID Panel and effecting subsequent implementation of BID panel decisions.
3. Liaise with protection/resettlement staff and operational partners to ensure that the necessary services are reaching separated and unaccompanied minors, including specific services as recommended by the BID Panel.
4. Monitor outstanding cases and ensure timely updates are submitted to BID Focal Point
5. Regular data entry of BID cases to ProGres database
6. Conduct BID counseling as necessary to members of the refugee community, particularly those directly impacted by the BID process
7. Perform any other duties as required by the office and assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
For Thai nationals only
Education and Skills: Completion of secondary education, supplemented by university courses in a related field (social sciences, international relations). Knowledge of computer and use of various computer software packages, i.e. MS Word, Excel, Access. Excellent drafting and interviewing skills required as well as good organizational skills and ability to communicate well across cultures. Applicants must be prepared to work extensively in the field.
Experience: Minimum three years experience in related field. Experience in administrative duties is an advantage.
Languages: Good knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Karen is an asset.
Please apply in writing (P.11 and CV), indicating vacancy announcement number and
position title to:
Administration Unit
UNHCR
P.O. Box 2-121
Rajdamnern Avenue
Bangkok 10200
Attention: Ms. Wasinee Trayaporn
Application will not be acknowledged. Only successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the competition.
P.11 form can be downloaded from: