RSD Intern

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InternshipTarget Start Date

2024-10-16Job Posting End Date

August 23, 2024Terms of Reference

Position title: RSD Intern Duration: 6 months (maximum) Tentative Starting date: As soon as possible

Direct Supervisor: Associate RSD Officer under overall supervision of RSD Officer

Duties and Responsibilities The candidate will be part of the RSD Unit, under the overall supervision of the RSD Officer and direct supervision of the Associate RSD Officer. Primary scope of assignment: • Translate documents related to policies, guidance, and procedures of UNHCR as well as other working documents from English into Thai and vice versa; • Conduct legal and country of origin information research in Thai and English and create and maintain a repository as needed; • Draft papers/ reports in Thai and English as assigned by supervisors; • Generally support RSD and Registration Units as needed in carrying out functions; • Perform any other tasks as assigned by supervisor, including supporting other protection units as requested.

Qualification Required: • University degree in law, political science, or any related field (recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO). • Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies in relevant field. • Sound knowledge of refugee law, international human rights and humanitarian laws are desirable. • Previous experience in humanitarian work and/or translation is desirable. • Excellent knowledge of English and Thai (reading and writing).

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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