Procedures and Eligibility IMPORTANT NOTE: This position is advertised to internal and external applicants. Candidates must be legally present in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic at the time of application, recruitment and hire. Only Dominican candidates and candidates holding a valid work permit and valid residence in Dominican Republic will be considered eligible.
After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, UNHCR reopened its office in the Dominican Republic to provide coordination and humanitarian response to the thousands of people who came seeking International Protection. Since 2014, UNHCR has also been accompanying the Dominican authorities to achieve the effective implementation of Law 169-14, as well as finding document and nationality solutions for people of concern in line with our mandate. UNHCR also implements its mandate to supervise the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, through technical cooperation with the institutions responsible for the refugee protection system in the Dominican Republic. In addition, UNHCR is one of the agencies in charge of leading the coordination of the humanitarian response to the refugee population and asylum seekers in Venezuela, together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other members of the R4V Inter-Agency Platform. UNHCR and partners deliver humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable persons of concern in the Dominican Republic, and fosters community mobilization and empowerment, following age, gender and diversity criteria.
The Interpreter Assistant reports to the Protection Officer. The incumbent supports the operation with translation and interpretation related activities. Duties and Qualifications 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.
Under the supervision of the Protection Officer, the Interpreter Assistant will perform the following functions:
- Interprets and/or translates from written reports, audio recordings, legal documentation required for protection, RSD, resettlement casework.
- Interprets oral conversations, discussions and interviews with persons of concern to UNHCR;
- Travels with protection and CBP staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed;
- When needed, provides logistical support to the reception and organization of interviews with persons of concern at the Office or other locations;
- Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility;
- Perform other related duties as required.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)
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The performance of the Interpreter Assistant will be monitored and periodically evaluated according to the quality of the tasks carried out, in line with the assignments described in the previous
section and the approved individual work plan, and in agreement with global protection policies and UNHCR standards.
In this sense, it will also be evaluated:
(i) Respect of the UNHCR Code of Conduct,
(ii) Adherence to the security protocols of UNHCR and United Nations, and
(iii) Participation in training activities provided by UNHCR, particularly through the Learn and
Connect platform.
4. Qualifications and Experience
(List the required education, work experience, expertise and competencies of the individual contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.)
For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
a. Education
High School diploma, Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
b. Work experience
1 year of relevant experience.
c. Language requirements
Excellent command (written and oral) in Haitian Kreyol, English and Spanish required. French is desirable.
c. Key Competencies
(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)
Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
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¿ Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint);
¿ Availability to travel to the field including rural areas within the Dominican Republic;
¿ Analytical and creative thinking skills to quickly identify problems, find and implement solutions;
¿ Ability to work independently and proactively in situations that require flexibility;
¿ Leadership and teamwork skills;
¿ Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills;
¿ Ability to work in an international and multicultural environments;
¿ Ability to work with vulnerable populations;
¿ Ability to execute UNHCR's mandate in accordance with the principles of respect, neutrality, impartiality and transparency in front of the authorities and other actors.
Additional Information Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a technical assessment or written test and later on, invited for an oral interview.
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See below for this postion's Operational Context
======================================================================================================== Following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, UNHCR reopened its office in the Dominican Republic to provide coordination and humanitarian response to the miles of people who came seeking International Protection. Since 2014, UNHCR has also been accompanying the Dominican authorities to achieve the effective implementation of Law 169-14, as well as to find documentary and nationality solutions for persons of concern in line with our mandate. UNHCR also implements its mandate to supervise the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, through technical cooperation with the institutions responsible for the refugee protection system in the Dominican Republic. In addition, UNHCR is one of the agencies in charge of leading the coordination of the humanitarian response to the refugee population and asylum seekers in Venezuela, together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other members of the R4V Platform. UNHCR and partners deliver humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable persons of concern in the Dominican Republic, and fosters community mobilization and empowerment, following age, gender and diversity criteria. Closing Date The closing date for submission of applications is 27 May 2022 (midnight Geneva time).
This vacancy is archived.