Legal Service Officer (National Position)

International Rescue Committee (Mae Hong Son, Mae Hong Son, Thailand)

Mae Hong Son, Thailand

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and help people to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees and displaced people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 50+ countries and in 28 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.

Detail posisi

The Legal Service Officer supports the facilitation of legal and protection case management in Mae Hong Son Province under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Officer. This role involves direct communication with clients and providing translation support for legal and protection case management.

Kewajiban

• Accompany client of legal/protection case management throughout the case management process.
• Fill in data in the case management form to update the progress of legal/protection case management and timely report to the Senior Legal Officer and Deputy Coordinator for Community and Government Liaison for any issue impacting the client.
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies and local service providers to support the client in legal/protection case management according to the case management action plan.
• Coordinate and provide technical support to camp base assistance for assignments from Protection and Legal Program.
• Work closely with the Senior Legal Officer to collect and maintain IRC’s case management database and filing system.
• Provide translation and interpretation for case management process and activities of protection and empowerment Program.
• Represent IRC for external coordination related to access to justice and protection issues.

Kualifikasi

• Education: High School Certificate and/or higher education level.
• Work Experience: At least 1 year experience in case management or relevant field.
• Demonstrated Skills And Competencies:
• Experience in management documentation, filing and essential database software.
• Demonstrate knowledge in human rights, basic Thai law and situation of displaced persons.
• Able to travel regularly to the refugee camps and along the Thailand – Myanmar borders.
• Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office.