Interpreter Assistant - UNHCR Libya

UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy Notice No. 69





Title of Post










Interpreter Assistant




Category/grade




Individual Contractor












(Libya)
































































Post Number










NA




Type of contract




Individual Contractor






































Location










Tripoli, Libya




Date of Issue




17 July 2019






































Effective date of










ASAP




Closing Date




31 December 2019






assignment






































Operational Context























UNHCR Libya seeks to build a pool of potential candidate to work as interpreters. We are looking for individuals who can translate from any of the following languages: Tigrinya, Somali, Amharic or
Oromo, Arabic to English.
The selected candidates will be contracted under Individual Contractor contractual modality, in accordance with the UNHCR Rules and Regulations.
This contract is neither a regular employment with UNHCR, nor does it imply such prospects on the basis of this contract.
Selection in the pool of suitable interpreters does not entitle the individual to any payment from UNHCR unless UNHCR has requested her/his interpretation service and he/she has delivered the required service.
The selected candidates will be called upon to provide interpretation services on demand, depending on the needs of the operation. They will be paid an hourly rate.
Functional Statement:
Responsibility
–Interprets and/or translates during all Refugee Status Determination interviews and Resettlement interviews.
–Interprets and translates all necessary documents needed for the organization’s needs.
–Interprets and translates from official documents, newspapers, articles, written reports, magazines etc.;
–Interprets oral conversations, discussions and interviews especially when attending meetings with high ranking officials, diplomats and others;
–Assist other units if urgent need arises;
–Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility;
–Performs other duties as required.




Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
–Fluency in English and capability to translate from any the following languages: Tigrinya, Somali, Amharic or Oromo, Arabic to English
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
–Previous experience of working with asylum-seekers and refugees is an advantage;
–Previous experience of satisfactorily interpreting in a refugee context is an advantage;
Eligibility and Submission of Applications:
Interested candidates are to complete, sign and submit in a pdf format a new Personal History Form (Nov 2017 version) which includes a Letter of Interest for the specific position prior to the closing date of the vacancy notice through UNHCR Libya’s recruitment portal: http://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/
Candidates must be Libyan citizens or hold a valid local work permit at the time of application. No relocation fees apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Please click on the link below to apply:
https://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/entry/3400/?pagenum=2

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