DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direct supervision of the Refugee Receptionist (Protection), and overall supervision of the Protection officer, the interpreter/ translator will be required to adhere to the UNHCR working hours (Mondays to Thursdays from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and on Fridays from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm).
The interpreter/ translator will be expected to provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation services, either in person or though the telephone during:
Registration, Protection and Resettlement reception services at the office as well as the refugee reception centre
Refugee Status Determination interviews, BID interviews, home visits and all other general protection counselling as well as verification activities undertaken by the office
- Community mobilization and outreach meetings
- Annual Participatory Assessments with refugee communities
- Meetings between the UNHCR and ARRA/ Partner counterparts
- Official missions
In addition, they will be expected to provide translation of:
- Supporting documents provided by refugees and asylum seekers
- Modifications/changes/comments made by the refugees during the interviews
- Information leaflets, notices and brochures to be disseminated to refugees
- Record of meetings with refugees
- Correspondence to the government, national/international counterparts, and vice versa
Duration of the contract: 01 March – 30 November 2019
Number of Vacant post: 2 (Two Positions: 1 Tigrigna and 1 Somali) Female candidates will be Prioritized
Job Requirements
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary school with post-secondary training/certificate in English language, or related areas
Experience:
- At least 1 year of progressively responsible in interpretations and translations with an international organization is required
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
Language Requirements:
The interpreter / translator must possess excellent English and Amharic language skills (both written and spoken). In addition, he/she should be fluent in one or more of the following languages:
- Tigrigna
- Somali
Priority will be given to candidates with multiple language skills.
Competencies:
Corporate Competencies
- Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standard
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNHCR
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Treats all people fairly without favouritism
Functional Competencies
- Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
How to Apply
This vacancy is open for both qualified Ethiopian nationals as well as Refugee applicants.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and will be prioritised for the two positions to fill the current gender gap
UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
IMPORTANT
Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter, the most recent factsheet and/or the new updated P11 Form through the online application system using the link below.
https://unhcr-eth.org/jobs/vacancy/270
Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.
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