EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full- time (Sunday to Thursday 8h00-16h00)
CONTRACT DURATION: Till December 31, 2019
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Support UNHCR Protection and Registration staff in the translation of individual registration and/or protection counselling interviews in the Protection and Reintegration Center in Erbil (PARC) and the refugee camps as required.
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Accompany UNHCR and QANDIL’s staff during mobile registration missions and/or detention visits where interpretation support is needed for registration and protection counseling interviews.
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Interpret at meetings or events organized or facilitated by UNHCR or QANDIL, especially when meeting with relevant communities, i.e. Iranian and Turkish persons of concern. Support in contacting/ outreaching PoCs either by email and/or telephone to arrange appointments for registration interviews or protection counselling interviews.
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Attend conferences and meetings, when required, and act as official translators to mediate discussion.
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Provide written translation of Turkish and Persian documents and materials in to English and vice versa when required.
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Receive and submit assignments electronically.
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Draft Turkish and Persian communication messages and posters when required.
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Facilitate oral communication for people with limited language proficiency.
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Interpret legal and Protection terminology. The hired staff is recommended to familiarize themselves with such terminologies to ensure consistency while providing translation.
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Perform any other interpretation tasks as requested.
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Perform any other related tasks asked by supervisor.
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
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Bachelor or Diploma Degree in Translation Department, or any relevant certifications proving proficiency in the following Languages (Turkish, Persian as well as English).
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Minimum one year experience in the same position or field;
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Verbal and written Fluency in Kurdish, English, Turkish or Persian languages;
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Very good knowledge of MS Office and office equipment such as photocopier, scanner, etc;
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Ability to handle confidential matters, meet deadlines and work under pressure;
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Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, and drive for results.
