ALIGHT on behalf of IOM is recruiting 100 interpreters
Location: Kampala
Hiring Firm: ALIGHT
Type: contract
Created Date: 2024-08-14
Deadline: 2024-08-23
Job Description:
Job Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Operations Associate, and under the direct supervision of the Operations Assistant, the Interpreter is responsible for providing communication between IOM staff members, beneficiaries, and/or selection mission personnel in a common language.
Responsibilities:
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 Operations Assistant 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 Operations Assistant 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.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
- A minimum of at least Advanced Level Education with other qualifying certificates in communications or relevant fields.
- Ability to write and speak English, must be fluent in Local Languages such as Swahili, French, Kinyabwisha/Kinyarwanda/Kinyamulenge/Kirundi, Lingala, Kinande, Hema, Kigegere and Lendu Kigere from Congo, Anuak (Ethiopian Luo), Arabic from South Sudan, Kiswahili, Kakwa, Luo from South Sudan.
- Letter from Interpol (A MUST)
- TIN number from URA (A MUST)
Required Experience:
How to apply:
Application Instructions: Hand Deliver a 1-page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum two pages) and names, title and contacts of 2 referees 1 next of kin, to include most current employer/supervisor, Recommendation letters from the relevant Community Leaders such as LC, Interpol letter, a copy of Refugee ID & Attestation letter for refugees, URA TIN number, Valid Mobile number at the Front Desk of our ALIGHT Country Office located on Plot 112, Katalima Road, Naguru Kampala District. Address your application to the Human Resources Coordinator, ALIGHT not later than Friday 23rd August 2024 at 14:00hrs. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
