Retainer Interpreter (Jarai)

Organizational Context

UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for forcibly displaced people. This role supports UNHCR's operations by providing essential translation and interpretation services, ensuring effective communication with diverse populations and stakeholders.

Job Purpose

The Interpreter Assistant plays a crucial role in facilitating communication for UNHCR operations, primarily by providing interpretation and translation services. This involves interpreting oral conversations, discussions, and interviews, particularly during meetings with high-ranking officials and diplomats, ensuring accurate and nuanced understanding. The incumbent will also translate written materials such as newspapers, reports, and magazines. Additionally, the role supports international staff on field missions by providing interpretation and other necessary assistance. The Interpreter Assistant is responsible for arranging meetings, taking minutes, and assisting official personnel with airport formalities, contributing to the smooth functioning of UNHCR's engagement with various parties.

Responsibilities

The Interpreter Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive interpretation and translation services to support UNHCR operations. This includes interpreting oral communications during meetings, discussions, and interviews, especially when engaging with high-ranking officials and diplomats, ensuring clarity and accuracy. The incumbent will also translate written documents, including newspapers, reports, and magazines, into the required languages. A key responsibility involves accompanying international staff on field missions to provide interpretation and logistical support as needed. Furthermore, the Interpreter Assistant will arrange internal and external meetings, accurately record minutes or notes, and facilitate the arrival of official personnel by assisting with immigration and customs procedures. The role also entails responding to queries within the area of responsibility and supporting the identification and management of risks impacting operational objectives, ensuring risk-based decision-making. Performing other related duties as required is also part of the responsibilities.

Work Experience

1 year of relevant experience is required for candidates with a High School Diploma. Experience in interpretation and translation is essential.

Skills

Interpretation Translation Meeting Arrangement Minute Taking Liaison Communication Risk Management Computer Literacy

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