Retainer Interpreter - Amharic/Oromo

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)FamilyUNOPS LICA32024-05-01March 31, 2024Interpretation services for the language of Amharic/Oromo.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

1. To translate accurately and professionally, in a timely manner, documents in relation to Registration (REG), Refugee Status Determination (RSD), Resettlement (RST), Community Services and other Protection purposes for the UNHCR Representation in Thailand from the specific language assigned to the undersigned interpreter to English and vice versa.

2. To interpret during REG/RSD/RST/CS/Protection interviews/counselling sessions of asylum seekers/refugees. When requested and with prior approval from the RSD Officer, to carry out interpretation for other UNHCR Offices/ staff members and/or delegations of resettlement countries in Bangkok.

3. To interpret in the context of various Protection information sessions, briefings, training and related sessions including on best interest determination, etc.

4. When instructed by the immediate Supervisor, to interpret telephone inquiries made by asylum-seekers/refugees/phone callers in the language assigned to the undersigned interpreters.

5. To report to the Supervisor on each call received for recording in the database, Progres, and further action by other responsible staff.

6. To perform other interpretation and translation functions as requested by the supervisors.  

Qualifications and Experience
• Possesses proven skills in communicating proficiently from the assigned language to English and vice versa. This means accurate listening, speaking, reading and writing, reporting in both languages in a verbatim and efficient manner.

• Possesses professional conduct and ethics in the course of performing interpretation and translation services.

• Prior experience in interpretation/translation is desirable.

 

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Amharic

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Oromo

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Desired Languages

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Certifications

Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No