The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is an international non-governmental organization that promotes and supports long-term solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced persons worldwide. DRB In Ukraine is looking for a highly qualified interpreter in Lviv.
DRC Lviv is looking for an interpreter who will bridge communication between authorities and displacement-affected population, and DRC Protection staff, while ensuring dignified access to a range of services available, in order for them to make informed decisions and address their immediate needs. S/he will also ensure safe and dignified access to services such as medical, legal and others. In addition, the interpreter will provide translation and interpretation as well as culturally appropriate, accurate, and smooth communication between the persons of concern and DRC protection.
Main responsibilities
Provide interpretation between DRC national and international staff, as well as international staff and authorities. Provide precise interpretation during individual or group counseling sessions with social workers, psychologists, assistants and/or persons of concern. Facilitate information provision through in person sessions and through hotline (groups and individual). Provide interpretation applying the principles of accuracy, confidentiality, and impartiality at all times. Provide clear, understandable, and culturally appropriate translation and interpretation services for persons of concern and the service providers, as required. Act in the best interest of the beneficiary. Communicate with beneficiaries in a protective manner ensuring the respect of their rights. Actively attend supportive trainings and participate in staff meetings as well as actively participating in skill and knowledge sharing activities with colleagues. Perform day-to-day administrative tasks as required by the job. Translate assessment tools, meeting minutes and other documents from Ukrainian and/or Russian to English and vice versa. Participate in trainings and interpret training materials/tools, communications, etc; Be ready to be part of a mobile team or be deployed as needed. Respond to ad hoc and urgent requests for interpretation upon coordination with the line manager. Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager relevant to the achievement of DRC’s objectives and/or to support implementation of DRC’s activities. Ensure the observance of the DRC Code of Conduct including PSEA mechanisms, throughout activity implementation
Required experience and competencies
Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably working for an INGO Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Fluency in local language and good command of English – both oral and written. Positive ‘can-do’ attitude and stress resilience. Strong facilitation skills, building communication with local authorities; Commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures. High professional ethics and understanding of the policy of confidentiality
We offer.
Fixed-term Labor Contract Level: I non-Manager Duty Station: Lviv Start date: As soon as possible. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff (I2) Medical and Life Insurance
Application process
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: 25 June 2023
We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.
For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo