Location: Mae Hong Son,
Country: Thailand
Category: Legal & Compliance
Employee Category Fixed Term
Job Type: Full Time
Work Arrangement: In-person
Open To Expatriates: No

Application Deadline: 20 December 2024

Background/ IRC Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently assists displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi, and Mae Hong Son provinces

Job Overview/Summary:

Under the direct supervision of Senior Legal Officer, the Legal Service Officer support facilitation of legal and protection case management in Mae Hong Son Province. The legal Service Officer will implement the case action plan agreed from case worker and directly communicate with the client including provide translation support for legal and protection case management

Major Responsibilities:

• 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 Laison 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.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Senior Legal Officer

Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting: N/A

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Protection and Empowerment Program, Field Coordinators, Finance Departments, and Operations Department.
External: UNHCR, local authorities in Mae Hong Son Province

Job Requirements:

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 right, 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.

Language Skills:

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in translating and interpreting Karen, Burmese, and Thai. Understanding technical terms on protection and access to justice is preferable.
• Working knowledge of English is an advantage.

Working Environment:

This position will be based in office in Mae Hong Son with regular travel to refugee camps in Mae Hong Son and other places while providing legal and case management services. The travel to the Thailand – Myanmar border area as required.

Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

If you are interested, please apply for this position via the below link:

https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/job/req56470/Legal-Service-Officer-National-Position