Retainer Interpreter - Amharic/Oromo
Bangkok
- Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location: Bangkok
- Grade: Consultancy - Consultant - Contractors Agreement
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Occupational Groups:
- Translations and Languages
- Documentation and Information Management
- Closing Date: Closed
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Target Start Date
Job Posting End Date
Terms of Reference
Purpose and Scope of Assignment
1. To translate accurately and professionally, in a timely manner, documents in relation to Registration (REG), Refugee Status Determination (RSD), Resettlement (RST), Community Services and other Protection purposes for the UNHCR Representation in Thailand from the specific language assigned to the undersigned interpreter to English and vice versa.
2. To interpret during REG/RSD/RST/CS/Protection interviews/counselling sessions of asylum seekers/refugees. When requested and with prior approval from the RSD Officer, to carry out interpretation for other UNHCR Offices/ staff members and/or delegations of resettlement countries in Bangkok.
3. To interpret in the context of various Protection information sessions, briefings, training and related sessions including on best interest determination, etc.
4. When instructed by the immediate Supervisor, to interpret telephone inquiries made by asylum-seekers/refugees/phone callers in the language assigned to the undersigned interpreters.
5. To report to the Supervisor on each call received for recording in the database, Progres, and further action by other responsible staff.
6. To perform other interpretation and translation functions as requested by the supervisors.
Qualifications and Experience
• Possesses proven skills in communicating proficiently from the assigned language to English and vice versa. This means accurate listening, speaking, reading and writing, reporting in both languages in a verbatim and efficient manner.
• Possesses professional conduct and ethics in the course of performing interpretation and translation services.
• Prior experience in interpretation/translation is desirable.
Standard Job Description
Required Languages
Amharic,
Oromo,
Desired Languages
,
,
Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
Work Experience
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Home-Based
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