Type of Appointment Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)
Date of Issue 18/07/2018
Number of Vacant post Eleven (11)
Closing Date 27/07/2018
Duration of the contract Till 31 December 2018
Location Addis Ababa
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
Job Requirement
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
Arabic
Nuer
Dinka
French
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