Kurdish-English-Arabic Interpreter (On Call/Mission Basis)

Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and implement policies in accordance with US Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees & Migration (DOS/PRM) guidelines for United States Refugee Admission Program (USRAP).
  • Provide clear, complete and accurate verbal interpretation during interviews between USCIS officers and Refugees and during other processing activities as needed.
  • Provide accurate translations of written correspondence and other documents from the target language into English.
  • Undertake other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor such as assisting with office set-up, logistics and escorting refugees if/when needed.

Requirmenets:

  •  Must have a university degree, or be a student working towards a university degree, or equivalent experience in translation/interpretation
  • Be a native speaker of the target language
  • Have an excellent command of English and Kurdish
  • Full understanding of the translation/interpretation rules
  • Follow the instructions of the interviewer and avoid side-communications during interviews as well as avoid interaction with the refugee without case manager's or trainer’s permission
  • Be flexible and able to work under pressure and for different departments that may need different competencies and terminology
  • Process information quickly and concisely, recognize sensitive cultural differences and be professional and respectful at all times
  • Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the assignment at all times
  • Be dedicated to working in a multicultural environment
  • Have excellent listening, retention and, when needed, note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy
  • Be able to concentrate on and to stay detached from the conversation, remaining neutral and objective at all times and follow the supervisor and the interviewer instructions.
  • Be able to explain idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances to avoid miscommunication
  • Good command of Microsoft Office is preferred
  • Knowledgeof other languages and dialects is an asset
  • The knowledge of appropriate terminology and an understanding of common NGO procedures and practices is preferred.
Intervention Sectors
Refugees
Location
  • Lebanon
  • Beirut
  • Beirut
Application Deadline
Organisation
ICMC
Salary Range
< 800 (USD)
Contract Type
Other
Application Submission Guidelines

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV of maximum four pages in English, a motivation letter and two professional references with full and up to date contact details via email, to: le_cv_rsctume@icmc.net  

The Vacancy Notice number LE-24-INT-01 and the applicant’s full name must be quoted in the email subject line.

Referees may be contacted prior to the interviewing stage.

The closing date for receipt of applications is January 17th, 2024.

Applications will be evaluated upon reception and interviews with shortlisted candidates may be conducted before the closing date.

Owing to the volume of applications, ICMC regrets that only applicants short-listed for an interview will be notified.

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

ICMC is committed to a Zero-Tolerance Policy toward sexual exploitation, abuses and all forms of unlawful harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment. Screening of applications includes the vetting for records of prior misconduct and reference checking. ICMC may take other necessary measures to ensure that people involved in substantiated cases of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment will not be recruited.

ICMC is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants. ICMC does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, national origin, religion, physical or mental ability, marital status and age.

DATA PROTECTION

By submitting your application, you agree that ICMC collects and processes the information you provide. Your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Your application will be kept strictly confidential. In any case, your personal information will be stored until the end of the application process and then destroyed in accordance with the relevant legislation if we do not have the opportunity to offer you a position.

If you have sent your personal information to us, we would like to indicate that you have the following rights:

  • 1- Learning whether personal data is processed
  • 2- Requesting information if it has been processed, learning the purpose of processing personal data and whether they are used appropriately for their purpose
  • 3- To know the third parties to whom personal data are transferred domestically or abroad
  • 4- To request correction of personal data in case of incomplete or incorrect processing
  • 5- Requesting the deletion or destruction of personal data
  • 6- Request notification of the processes regarding the correction, deletion or destruction of personal data to third parties to whom personal data have been transferred
  • 7- Object to the occurrence of a result against the person himself by analyzing the processed data exclusively through automated systems
  • 8- To request the compensation of the damage in case of damage due to the illegal processing of personal data.
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  • In general, if you have any questions about your personal information, or if you have complaints and / or objections to the processing of your personal information, please contact us via our application address.
Requires a Cover Letter?
No
Experience Requirements
1 to 2 years
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Arabic
Fluent
English
Excellent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No