Project Assistant

VACANCY NOTICE

Position Title**:Project Assistant (Interpretation)**

Duty Station**:Kaiserslautern, Germany**

Reference Code**:VN-DE2-2024-01-EXT2**

Classification**:General Service Staff, G4**

Type of Appointment**:One Year Fixed-Term Contract - (40hrs/week)**

Estimated Start Date**:As soon as possible**

Closing Date **:3 April 2024**

**Context**:
The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) operates world-wide with a target of providing resettlement opportunities to thousands of refugees each year. IOM provides a range of assistance and support to the USRAP including, but not limited to, case processing, migration health assessments, cultural orientation training, organized transportation and administration of a travel loan and collections program. The Department of Operations and Emergencies (DOE), specifically the Resettlement and Movement Division (RMM), has the organizational responsibility to provide direction, oversight, and guidance to IOM’s global support to all resettlement programs.

**Core Functions / Responsibilities**:

- 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.
- 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.   
- 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).   
- Understand and show 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.    
- 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 Project Officer if you know the beneficiary personally or if you have ever met the individual at any point in the past.  
- 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).   
- 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.   
- Remain available to be evaluated on the quality of your interpretation by a third party.   
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**

**Education**

Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant professional experience.

or

Secondary education with four years of relevant professional experience.

**Experience**
- Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel);
- Experience in interpretation and/or translation activities is preferred.

**Skills**
- Attention to detail and the ability to organize is required;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with a team.

**Languages**

REQUIRED
For all applicants, fluency in English, and Dari and/or Pashto is required (oral and written).

**Required Competencies**

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies - behavioural indicators level 1
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s prior