Elligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable, and external applicants.

Duties and Qualifications

Description and Responsibilities

UNHCR is recruiting interpreters who speak the following languages: Tigrinya, Somali, Arabic, and Nuer to support UNHCR in translation and interpretation for UNHCR¿s daily protection activities. Under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, the Interpreter will:

•  Be assigned to work mainly with the Protection unit in the areas of Resettlement, Refugee Status Determination, Registration, and Urban Protection. The interpreter may also be assigned to support in another unit in UNHCR as required.
• The Interpreter will translate in interviews and counselling sessions between the requested language (Tigrinya, Somali, Arabic, Nuer) and English.
• The interpreter will also be asked to translate written documents or statements as necessary.

 In the fulfilment of his/her duties the interpreter must abide by relevant standards. In particular:

•  The interpreter is required to read, understand and comply with UNHCR¿s Code of Conduct and realize that he/she shall be expected to work in the spirit of the principles set forth therein;
• The interpreter is required to read and understand the Undertaking of Confidentiality and Impartiality and understands that he shall be expected to respect the principle of confidentiality and remain impartial in his/her work.
• The interpreter is required to read and understand, and agree to abide by the standards of conduct set forth in the Secretary- Generals Bulletin, ST/SGB/2003/13 of 9 October 2003, concerning Special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

 Accountability and Responsibilities:

•  Interprets and/or translates in meetings/interviews between UNHCR Protection staff and persons of concern to UNHCR through interviews and counselling.
• The Interpreter may be required to interpret on matters related to protection concerns, housing, medical issues, reception, outreach activities, registration issues, refugee status determination, etc;
• Translates all necessary documents needed for the organization¿s needs;
• Interprets and translates from official documents, newspapers, articles, written reports, magazines etc;
• Performs other duties as required.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

 As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

Job ID: 32739

Location: Addis Ababa,Eth Fed Dem Rep

Hardship Level: B

Family Location Type: Family

Job Requirements

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma.
• Mandatory proficiency in the requested language (Tigrinya, Somali, Arabic, Nuer) and English;
• Experience working as an interpreter and/or translator
• Experience working for a humanitarian organization or related activities preferred
• Excellent oral and writing skills
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work in multicultural environments and respect for diversity
• Strong overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, TEAMs)

Language Requirements

• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicant can apply through: CLICK HERE

Additional Information

• Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).
• All applicants must be Nationals of the country and be locally recruited within the country of their employment.
• An eliminatory or complementary written test for shortlisted candidates may be conducted which may be followed by competency-based interview.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted