Interpreters perform a key role in many UNHCR Offices. They are essential tUNHCR’s work in discharging its core mandate functions, including registration, protection counselling, refugee status determination, and resettlement, while counselling could be on issues relating tsexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) which are generally regarded as sensitive. The quality of interpretation has an important impact on the quality work in these areas. In addition, the interpreter has tensure that they respect the principle of confidentiality, remain impartial and will uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity in their work.
Lastly, Interpreters should uphold the core UN values which include Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Accountability, Team work and Communication have tbe maintained as core competencies.
Responsibility (processes and functions undertaken tachieve results)
Under the supervision of the Registration Associate, the Interpreter is expected tconduct the following activities;
Interpretation in either of the following languages:
Somali, MaiMai
Oromo, Amharic
Tigrinya
Kinyamulenge, Kirundi
Kinyarwanda
French
Dinka
Arabic
Turkish
Bembe
Lingala
Luganda
Sign Language
Knowledge of other UN languages will be an added advantage.
Translate documents or audimessages
Support with any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Completion of Secondary Education.
Post-secondary education will be an added advantage.
Previous experience in interpretation services with humanitarian agencies.
Refugee applicants must hold a valid UNHCR Mandate Letter, Refugee ID Card or Refugee Affairs Secretariat Letter of Notification.
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of working language of duty station and working knowledge of English is required)
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Good communication and computer skills
Excellent translation and interpretation skills
Previous experience in interpretation strongly desired as is participation in interpretation trainings
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged tapply
Values
Ability tuphold code of conduct, which includes:
Integrity
Professionalism
Respect for diversity
Core Competencies
Accountability
Team work & collaboration
Communication
Working Environment
Full-time:
Monday – Friday
1.5 days paid leave/month
Needs basis for part time/on-call:
Work on needs basis
How tapply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a completed and signed UNHCR Personal History Form tthe following email address: KENNAVAC@UNHCR.ORG. The subject line should precisely indicate: Applicant’s name – Vacancy Announcement for the Position of Interpreter.Applications received via other means or after the deadline 29 March 2022 will not be accepted
Apply via :
KENNAVAC@UNHCR.ORG
