Eligible Applicants This Job Opening is available to eligible UNHCR staff members and external applicants. Procedures and Eligibility
Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS).
Duties and Qualifications Interpreter Assistant
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Interpreter Assistant normally report to a higher level local or international staff. The incumbent supports the operation with translation and interpretation related activities.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Interprets and/or translates from newspapers, written reports, magazines etc.;
- Interprets oral conversations, discussions and interviews especially when attending meetings with high ranking officials, diplomats and others;
- Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed;
- Arranges meetings, both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials and takes minutes/notes;
- Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities;
- Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration Secretarial
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information, some of which may be complex.
Desirable
Not specified.
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Position Competencies Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation Language Requirements Knowledge of English and Arabic or Sorani Kurdish. Additional Information UNHCR Iraq would like to express that the post of sign language interpretation is not a full-time job, rather it is an ad-hoc and is expected to engage with when the need arises. For effective and efficient implementation of the role of Sign language interpretation, UNHCR Iraq will further develop and launch working schedule based on perceived activities.
Please update all academic and professional experiences before submitting applications.
Successfully shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an eliminatory written test (pass/fail), only candidates who pass the test will be invited to an oral interview.
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
We would like to encourage to apply through online applications via UNHCR career portal. Off-line applications or email applications will not be acceptable.
Should you face any technical problems, please reach out to HR team via the email address IraqHR@unhcr.org;
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See below for this postion's Operational Context
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The Iraq operation is creating a stand-by roster of sign language interpreters to ensure that Persons of Concern with hearing and speaking impairments can be interviewed appropriately. This is paramount for all protection and case processing interviews. The sign language interpreters would be contacted on an ad-hoc basis when there is need for any such interpretation.
Therefore, sign language interpreter is expected to have at least the following experiences and competencies.
¿ Degree or significant experience in sign language interpretation.
¿ Previous experience in sign language interpretation in a professional setting is an asset.
¿ Good communication and inter-personal skills.
¿ Fluent in English and Arabic or Sorani Kurdish. Closing Date Closing date is 13 July 2022
This vacancy is archived.