Applications are being accepted for qualified applicants in the department of UNHCR to fill the vacant post announced in the daily newspaper Classified Source on the date of 11 March, 2024.
UNHCR
Date Posted:
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11 March, 2024
Department:
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UNHCR
Category | Sector
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INGO
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Intermediate
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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18 March, 2024
Vacant Positions: Interpreter Assistant
INTERPRETER ASSISTANT
At the moment, the UNHCR Quetta is seeking to hire a Interpreter Assistant employee.
JOB Description: Interpreter Assistant
“The Interpreter Assistant is a member of the Protection team and is directly supervised by a senior member of the unit. The Interpreter Assistant is responsible for providing linguistic support to all operational activities. Most importantly, this includes providing daily interpretation during protection related interviews and at the protection inquiry window and to ensure efficient and accurate translations of documents submitted by persons of concern. Furthermore, the interpreter may also support with translations and/or interpretations in the voluntary repatriation process or in meetings with UNHCR counterparts, as or when required.
2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
(Concise and detailed description of activities, tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken, including expected travel, if applicable)
• Interprets and/or translates from newspapers, written reports, magazines etc.;
• Interprets oral conversations, discussions and interviews especially with persons of concern to UNHCR
• Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed;
• Ensure accuracy of terms and terminology used in the documents
• Arranges meetings, both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials and takes minutes/notes;
• Ensure translation is written with style, correct grammar and spelling
• Complete the work within the agreed timeline and submit the final translation in both soft and hard copy.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities;
• Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility;
• Performs other duties as required
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)
4. Qualifications and Experience
(List the required education, work experience, expertise and competencies of the individual contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.)
a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)”
Interested candidates should email their CVs (necessary documents as listed in the attached adverts) before the closing date: 18 March, 2024, The job title must be clearly mentioned in the subject line of the application. UNHCR ensures equal opportunity for all equally qualified candidates.
