Duties and Qualifications

Under the supervision of the Resettlement Expert, the Interpreters will work closely with the Protection unit in Gambella Sub Office. The Interpreters will be responsible for interpreting and/or translating various documents including but not limited to marriage/divorce certificates, birth notifications, and certificates. They will also serve as interpreters during resettlement country interviews. Additionally, they interpret oral conversations, discussions, and interviews for visiting missions. They will assist in field-related activities such as crowd control, information campaigns, and general food distributions. They will also travel with international staff on missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed.

 Responsibility

•  Interprets and/or translates various documents including but not limited to marriage/divorce certificates, birth notifications, and certificates.
•  Interprets oral conversations, discussions, and interviews especially when attending meetings with high-ranking officials, diplomats and others.
•  Provide Assistance in field related activities such as crowd control, information campaigns, and general food distributions)
•  Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed.
•  Performs other duties as required

Job Requirements

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Must have completed secondary level education
• Must be an Ethiopian national with valid identification
• Good communication skills in English
• Knowledge of local language including Nuer/Anyuak/Amharic

 Desirable Qualification and Competencies:

• Knowledge of UNHCR’s mandate and work with refugees.
• Computer proficiency in Excel, Word, and the internet

Position Competencies

• Competencies as defined in Job Profile

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicant should apply through the link