Senior Communications Assistant (Translator & Interpreter)

Responsibilities:

1. Translate incoming communications to IOM from Arabic to English.
2. Translate outgoing communications from IOM to authorities and other counterparts.
3. Translate HR documents as needed.
4. Translate external information products, such as Situation Reports.
5. Translate media, communications, and visibility products, including press releases, human interest stories, social media posts, and community leaflets and banners.
6. Provide oral interpretation from English to Arabic and vice versa during relevant meetings and events.
7. Translate informal documents between English and Arabic.
8. Assist in the development and compilation of reports and other information documents.
9. Act as an interpreter in meetings with authorities and prepare draft minutes of the meetings.
10. Perform interpretation functions during meetings with any counterpart as required.
11. Liaise with external translation and interpretation services, ensuring quality control.
12. Follow up on responses to communications and keep management updated.
13. Perform any other tasks as required.

Qualifications

Education

• University Degree in translation and/or English Literature Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four years’ experience.
• Completed Higher Diploma in any of the above fields with six years or relevant experience in similar position.
• Certification in translation or interpretation, or membership in relevant professional associations, (in addition to the education listed in the two previous bullets) an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years related experience in a translation/interpretation preferably in the governmental, charity, development, humanitarian or related field.
• Proven experience supporting translation of various document types, including technical, and public communications.
• Familiarity with the migration sector an added advantage.
• Experience working in high-pressure environments or in emergency responses an added advantage.
• Experience coordinating with translation and interpretation companies and managing budgets an added advantage.

Skills

• Ability to translate and interpret between the target languages (Arabic & English).
• Demonstrated ability to draft and edit written translations in the target languages (Arabic & English).
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural setting, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity and awareness in translation and interpretation work.
• Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages.
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt within the Organization an added advantage.
• Proficiency with translation tools such as CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) software an added advantage.

Languages

• English.
• Arabic.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
3. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
4. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
5. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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