Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)E (most hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Non Family

Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA4

Target Start Date2024-04-01

Job Posting End DateMarch 18, 2024

Terms of ReferenceGeneral Background
(Brief description of the national, sector-specific or other relevant context in which the individual contractor will operate)

The Interpreter Assistant is a member of the Protection team and is directly supervised by a senior member of the unit. The Interpreter Assistant is responsible for providing linguistic support to all operational activities. Most importantly, this includes providing daily interpretation during protection related interviews and at the protection inquiry window and to ensure efficient and accurate translations of documents submitted by persons of concern. Furthermore, the interpreter may also support with translations and/or interpretations in the voluntary repatriation process or in meetings with UNHCR counterparts, as or when required.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
(Concise and detailed description of activities, tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken, including expected travel, if applicable)

• Interprets and/or translates from newspapers, written reports, magazines etc.;
• Interprets oral conversations, discussions and interviews especially with persons of concern to UNHCR
• Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed;
• Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in the documents
• Arranges meetings, both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials and takes minutes/notes;
• Ensure translation is written with style, correct grammar and spelling
• Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the final translation in both soft and hard copy.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities;
• Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility;
• Performs other 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)

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.)

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

Years of Experience / Degree Level
• Completion of High School Diploma with relevant experience in Humanitarian and related fields.
• Minimum 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

b. Work Experience
(List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)

Desirable:
Experience in working with UNHCR Registration procedures

Language Requirements:

Essential - very good knowledge of English and local languages (spoken and written) Pashto, Dari and Urdu. Knowledge of any locally used language by the refugees will be an asset.

Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy. Ability to work with databases. Ability to operate phone systems. Experience in public relations, communications, or other similar public-facing employment 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)

Competency Requirements:

Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Cross-Functional Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Technological Awareness
Planning and Organizing

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Other informationWritten test might be conducted for this positionThis position doesn't require a functional clearance

Home-BasedNo

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