Job Details of Interpreter

Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant ,the successful candidate will be based in Islamabad, Pakistan and will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Support accurate communication in a common language during interviews and other meetings conducted in-person, by telephone, and/or by video conference by providing verbatim (word for word) interpretation services.
• Support Migration Health Unit by providing interpretation assistance to the government agencies and officials, selection missions and immigration visa application interviews for the beneficiaries.
• Provide interpretation services in the preferred language of the beneficiaries without paraphrasing, summarizing, omitting, or adding information; always use the first person (I, me and my) and remain engaged during the interpretation session.
• Provide informal translation services for informative materials (brochures, posters, etc.) and other documentation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality during interpretation sessions and follow designated program procedures regarding the destruction or maintenance of written notes within the required timeframe (e.g. immediately after each interpretation session).
• Remain objective, unbiased, impartial and neutral when providing interpretation services. Treat all parties to the conversation with courtesy, dignity and respect, regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, sex characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or any other factors.
• Have an appropriate understanding of and sensitivity towards cultural practices and language differences that may exist between the parties to the conversation. Respect the use of proper pronouns that are preferred by the beneficiaries, when applicable.
• Inform the supervisor if you are having difficulty understanding a party to the conversation or if a beneficiary or any other individual offers a bribe, threatens you or tries to influence your interpretation. Immediately inform the supervisor if you know the beneficiary personally or if you have ever met the individual at any point in the past.
• Abide by IOM Standards of Conduct (IN/15), Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (IN/234), IOM Data Protection Principles (IN/138), Policy for a Respectful Working Environment (IN/90), and Fraud Awareness and Prevention Guidelines (IN/70).
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of all MHD-related information by implementing control procedures in line with IOM standards of conduct and data protection rules. Alert the Site Lead of any non-compliance to SOPs or codes of conduct by staff members.
• Participate in relevant training sessions on such topics as interpreting for international organizations, respectful terminology and the protection of program beneficiaries, and contribute to terminology lists as requested.
• Be available to be evaluated on the quality of your interpretation by a third party.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Interpretation, Literature, Linguistics, Social Science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• Complete school diploma from an accredited institution with five years of relevant professional experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in interpretation.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups and providing humanitarian assistance.
• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Languages:

REQUIRED

For all applicants, fluency in English, Dari and Pashto is required (oral and written).

Only short-listed candidates who are matching required criteria for the position will be contacted by IOM.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this special vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances.

IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.