A vacancy has been published in the daily newspaper Classified Source on dated 14 February, 2024, for a qualified candidate in the UNV department.
UNV
Date Posted:
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14 February, 2024
Department:
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UNV
Category | Sector
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UNV
Newspaper:
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Classified Source Newspaper
Education:
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Bachelor
Total Vacancies:
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Details in attached ads
Vacancy Location:
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Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan
Job Type:
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Full Time
Expected Last Date:
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21 February, 2024
Vacant Positions: Interpreter
INTERPRETER
Currently, the UNVIslamabad is now searching for a Interpreter to join their team
JOB Description: Interpreter
Since the inception of IOM in 1951, movement operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM operations. This mandate has resulted in the international transport of more than 15 million migrants and refugees worldwide. Movement Operations departments in various IOM missions, coordinated under the division of Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) in the Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE) at the IOM Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Project Coordinator, Interpretation & Translation or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Interpreter will:
1. Support accurate communication in a common language during interviews and other meetings conducted in-person, by telephone, and/or by video conference by providing verbatim (word for word) interpretation services.
2. Provide interpretation services in the preferred language of the beneficiaries without paraphrasing, summarizing, omitting or adding information; always use the first person (I, me and my) and remain engaged during the interpretation session.
3. Maintain strict confidentiality during interpretation sessions and follow designated program procedures regarding the destruction or maintenance of written notes within the required timeframe (e.g. immediately after each interpretation session).
4. Remain objective, unbiased, impartial and neutral when providing interpretation services. Treat all parties to the conversation with courtesy, dignity and respect, regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, sex characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or any other factors.
5. Have an appropriate understanding of and sensitivity towards cultural practices and language differences that may exist between the parties to the conversation. Respect the use of proper pronouns that are preferred by the beneficiaries, when applicable.
6. Inform the Project Officer if you are having difficulty understanding a party to the conversation or if a beneficiary or any other individual offers a bribe, threatens you or tries to influence your interpretation. Immediately inform the [insert title of Direct Supervisor] if you know the beneficiary personally or if you have ever met the individual at any point in the past.
7. Abide by IOM Standards of Conduct (IN/15), Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (IN/234), IOM Data Protection Principles (IN/138), Policy for a Respectful Working Environment (IN/90), and Fraud Awareness and Prevention Guidelines (IN/70).
8. Participate in relevant training sessions on such topics as interpreting for international organizations, respectful terminology and the protection of program beneficiaries, and contribute to terminology lists as requested.
9. Be available to be evaluated on the quality of your interpretation by a third party.
Interested candidates should submit their CVs (together with the necessary documentation, as specified in the linked adverts) by the Closing Date: 21 February, 2024. The applicant is needed to include the job title in the subject line of the email in which they apply for the position. UNV ensures that all equally competent candidates, are given the same opportunity.
