2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
UNHCR’s policies, standards and doctrine are consistently and coherently applied.
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
Interpret for interviews with refugees;
Translate documents provided by refugees or caseworkers;
Interpret and translate for other purposes, as required;
Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed;
Assist in counseling refugees on matters related to resettlement;
Assist with clerical duties as needed;
Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility;
Performs other duties as required.
Authority: (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
N/A
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the job code number and position title in the subject line to: lebbeprg@unhcr.org by Thursday 2 July 2015. The Personal History Form (P11) is available at the following link: http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc No late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
2.4 ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the position.
- University degree in Interpretation, Translation, Linguistics or related field.
- At least 2 years of related work experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English.
- Strong drafting and analytical skills.
- Excellent organization, communication and advanced computer skills
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Experience in Working with Refugees or other Persons of Concern
- University degree in Interpretation, Translation, Linguistics or related field.
- At least 2 years of related work experience.
- Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English.
- Strong drafting and analytical skills.
- Excellent organization, communication and advanced computer skills
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Experience in Working with Refugees or other Persons of Concern
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No