Cultural Mediators/Interpreters Farsi/Dari – English/Greek - National Contract

Athens

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Athens
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
Closing Date: Closed

Introduction

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

DRC is looking for a number of cultural mediators/interpreters for part-time tasks in order to facilitate communication with PoCs (persons of concern).

Under the supervision of the assigned manager, the Cultural Mediators will provide verbal and written translation and interpretation services, to ensure appropriate, correct, and smooth communication between the persons of concern (PoC), and DRC staff and other relevant actors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited, to, the following:

Verbal and written translation and interpretation that support DRC’s activities for all DRC field staff, as required
Facilitation of day-trips and cultural events for members of the PoC communities
Contributions to maintaining and strengthening DRC’s relations with the PoC communities
Other tasks as required by the SMS Manager, which support DRC’s activities implementation

Required Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written English or Greek and Farsi/Dari skills are required. Please note that all candidates will undergo a language test with a native speaker.
Previous working experience with local or international NGOs will be considered as a strong advantage.
Computer skills preferred.
High level of professional ethics

Skills & Qualities

Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, working with diverse individuals, partners and nationalities.
Strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles.
Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn from others.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.

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 Athens (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 8th of March 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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