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
In addition, they will be expected to provide translation of:
Duration of the contract: 01 March – 30 November 2019
Number of Vacant post: 2 (Two Positions: 1 Tigrigna and 1 Somali) Female candidates will be Prioritized
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary school with post-secondary training/certificate in English language, or related areas
Experience:
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:
Priority will be given to candidates with multiple language skills.
Competencies:
Corporate Competencies
Functional Competencies