Legal Aid Interpreter
Larisa
- Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
- Location: Larisa
- Grade: Mid level - International Volunteer - Internationally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Closing Date: Closed
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a humanitarian, non-governmental and
non-profit organization, founded in 1956, that works in 40 countries around the
world.
DRC’s mandate is driven by three global strategic objectives within the DRC
Assistance Framework: Saving lives and alleviation of immediate suffering among
people affected by conflict, Safeguarding, restoration and development of
livelihoods, and, Institutional and organisational change that contributes to
protection of people’s rights and peaceful handling of conflict.
Background
DRC has been operating in Greece since December 2015, providing support to
the Greek Ministry of Migration Policy in ensuring dignified reception
conditions for refugees and migrants arriving on Lesvos island. In March 2016,
DRC expanded its operations in Athens, in response to the changing context and
the build-up of refugee population on mainland Greece.
Purpose
Under the overall supervision of the Legal Aid Team Leader, the legal
interpreter will provide interpretation services, from Arabic to English or/and
Greek. The interpreter will facilitate the implementation of DRC’s legal
assistance programme.
Duties and
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited, to the
following:
- Provide precise simultaneous interpretation for group legal information sessions as well as for one-on-one individual legal counselling and individual legal case management for the DRC legal team across refugee sites in Koutsohero, Volos, Trikala, Thermopyles;
- Occasionally provide written translation when required;
- Other tasks as required by Legal Officer to support the implementation of DRC’s legal assistance programme activities.
Professional Required Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written Greek or/and English and Arabic skills are required; all candidates will undergo a language test with a native speaker
- Previous work experience as an interpreter with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage
- Relevant university degree, or certification of translator will be considered as a strong advantage
- Good computer skills required
- High professional ethics, including strict confidentiality of clients
Personal Skills & Qualities
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with different groups, partners and nationalities
- Strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
- Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others
- Willingness to work in all refugee sites where the legal team operates
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
- Licensed driver will be considered as strong advantage.
Terms and Conditions
The contract will be under the Greek Labor Law, and all allowances will be
provided to the employees (Christmas, Easter, Vacation
bonus).
All work related transport costs from duty station to other work sites are
refundable.
All communication costs work related are refundable.
DRC provides training opportunities to develop and strengthen the quality
of its services as well as its staff members’ professional and personal
development.
The position will be based in Larisa (Greece) and national terms and
conditions apply.
General Regulations
The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality and
ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian
Accountability Framework.
Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC
contract period without prior authorization.
Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the
implementation of any project during the DRC contract period.
Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related
photos or other material without prior authorization.
Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after
the end of the contract period or upon request.
Application Process
Interested? Then apply for this position on line:
www.drc.dk/about-drc/vacancies/current-vacancies
All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than
four pages). Both must be in English.
Applications close on 12th of February 2017.
Due to the urgency of the position DRC reserves the right to recruit a
candidate who matches the required profile before the above
deadline.
This vacancy is now closed.
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