Project Context and Scope
IOM Bangladesh, established in 1998, supports the Government of Bangladesh in migration management, humanitarian assistance, and safe, orderly, and regular migration. The largest intervention is in Cox’s Bazar, supporting the Rohingya population in shelter, site management, WASH, health, and communications. To ensure effective communication and knowledge sharing, IOM intends to create a pool of interpreters to provide accurate and high-quality interpretation and translation services.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Resettlement Movement Management (RMM), Cox’s Bazar. Tasks to be performed under this contract
• Provide accurate and faithful interpretation during interviews, meetings, and discussions. • Deliver high-quality translations of reports, communications, and knowledge products. • Revise deliverables as per feedback from IOM. • Provide consecutive interpretation as required. • Ensure all translations and interpretations use standard, accurate, and professional language. Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
• Accuracy and clarity of interpretation and translation. • Timely delivery of translated documents. • Responsiveness to feedback and revisions. • Demonstrated professionalism in all assignments. Education
- Bachelor’s degree in any field. Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ practical experience as an Interpreter. Skills
- Ability to provide high-quality, clear, and faithful interpretation.
- Capacity to work under pressure in a multicultural environment.
- Strong discipline, teamwork, and professionalism. Languages
- Excellent command of English, Bengali, and Rohingya languages (oral and written).
- A third language is an added advantage. IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Travel required
- Yes – field visits in Cox’s Bazar, Ukhiya, and Teknaf. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies