Interpreter for Roster at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 6 March 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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 March 06, 2023

Reference Code

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CFA 2023/03 – 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, under the direct supervision of the Movement Operations Manager and Chief Medical Officer, the incumbent following standard protocols, will assist the operations department with interpreting during selecthe tion of Missions from Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili to French and vice versa. The incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Interpret/translate correctly and accurately from Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili to English, French and vice versa, as conducted by IOM staff, with the following considerations:

• Interpreter must interpret to and from: the interviewer to the applicant and the applicant to the interviewer, capturing the accurate meaning of the information provided and needed to be passed on.
• Interpreter must be capable of clearly expressing the statements and messages expressed by the refugees and the interviewer.
• Interpreter must hold with utmost respect/confidentiality any information shared during the interview. Failure to do so represents a major breach of the code of conduct and standards IOM adheres to.

2.  Able to assist with directing refugees’ flow or minor messenger’s tasks, if and when requested by the interviewer and IOM staff.

3.  The interpreter must be fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, and Kiswahili.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the IOM staff.

IV. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

1. Completed a Secondary School diploma from an accredited academic institution, with three years’ experience in a similar position.

Or

1. Bachelor’s degree with at least one year’s relevant experience.
2. Readiness to work with a team of multicultural backgrounds.
3. Fluent in English, French, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili.

Experience

• Thorough Language skills in English and Swahili
• 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

V. Languages

Required (specify the required knowledge)

Advantageous

English, French, Kinyarwanda

Swahili

VI. Competencies

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

Technical  

• Delivers 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 maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates the 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 actions and delegated work.

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

Notes

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