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Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
B
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
CONS Local
Target Start Date
2024-10-01
Deadline for Applications
September 25, 2024
Terms of Reference
General background
UNHCR Country Office Kenya requires the services of 26 Interpreters who speak, read and write fluently in the languages mentioned below, from 1 October 2024 to 31 March 2025, to provide interpretation and translation services for UNHCR and the Department for Refugee Services (DRS) at the Joint Refugee Service Centre, as well as remote support to other UNHCR operations and partners on an as-needed basis.
Responsibility
Under the supervision of the Registration Associate, the Interpreter is expected to conduct the following activities.
– Interpretation in either of the following languages:
• Somali, MaiMai
• Oromo, Amharic, Tigrinya
• Afghan
• Persian
• Kinyamulenge, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda
• French
• Dinka
• Arabic
• Turkish
• Bembe
• Lingala
• Luganda
• Sign Language
– Translate documents or audio messages
– Support with any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Essential minimum qualifications:
– Completion of Secondary Education, post-secondary education will be an added advantage.
– Previous experience in interpretation services with humanitarian agencies.
– Refugee applicants must hold a valid UNHCR Mandate Letter, Refugee ID Card or Refugee Affairs Secretariat Letter of Notification.
– Knowledge of other UN languages will be an added advantage.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
• Good communication and computer skills
• Excellent translation and interpretation skills
• Previous experience in interpretation strongly desired, as is participation in interpretation trainings.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Core Values
Ability to uphold code of conduct, which includes:
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for diversity.
Core Competencies
• Accountability
• Teamwork & collaboration
• Communication
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This position doesn’t require a functional clearance
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