Interpreter for Roster at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 21 February 2023)

Position Title

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Interpreter for Roster

 Organizational Unit

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Medical Health Assessment Unit and RMM Operations

Duty Station

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 IOM Kigali, Rwanda

Type of Appointment

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 Non-staff

Estimated Start Date

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As soon as possible

 Closing Date

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 February 21, 2023

Reference Code

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CFA 2023/01 – RW

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners.  IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.  It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context: 

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager and Chief Medical Officer the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Medical Health Assessment Unit and RMM Operations under the following terms and conditions:

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Conduct face to face and or virtual interpretations (consecutive interpretation) from Arabic to English and English to Arabic in the context of refugee under-going selection mission interviews, medical assessment and cultural orientation in  accordance with confidentially, integrity, professionalism and  with the respect to diversity.
• Support with the   translation of refugee documents related to the selection, medical and cultural orientation activities.
• Respond to queries related to the area of responsibility.
• Discharge the responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with the core, functional, cross functional, high competence and professionalism.
• Maintain a high level of neutrality when performing interpretation work and avoid providing his/her personal inputs or ideas when delivering messages between the interviewer and the refugee applicant.
• Provide general clerical support to IOM staff, conduct telephonic communications if needed as a part of the routine follow up.
• Provide ad hoc support for written translations as would be required.
• Provide general information and answers to basic queries on the resettlement procedures to the refugees as would be instructed by IOM.
• Contribute to reporting activities and statistics as would be requested.
• Perform an any other related duties as required.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

 Bachelor degree in any discipline with 2 years of interpretation/translation experience.

Experience

• Thorough Language skills English and Arabic
• Accountability ,Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Managing Performance
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Self-Management
• Vision
• Working in Team

V. Languages

Required (specify the required knowledge)

Advantageous

English and Arabic

VI. Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Technical  

• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Values  

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment