senior Project Associate

VACANCY NOTICE

Position Title **:Senior Project Associate (Interpretation & Translation)**

Duty Station **:Kaiserslautern, Germany**

Reference Code **:VN-DE2-2023-15-EXT2**

Classification **:General Service Staff, G6**

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

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

Closing Date **:16 February 2024**

**Context**:
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants affected by the ongoing emergency.

IOM’s operations cover diverse thematic areas such as: Humanitarian Relief Assistance, Protection (including Gender based Violence and Child Protection), Shelter and Non-food items, Health and Psychosocial Support, Resettlement, and Movement Management.

Under the overall guidance of the Head of Office, the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Interpretation & Translation), and in collaboration with relevant teams onsite, the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following:
**Core Functions / Responsibilities**:

- Support the supervisor in planning and coordinating the work of the interpreter teams, including assigning interpreters and scheduling activities;
- Lead a team of interpreters and directly organize the team’s activities;
- Supervise communication during interpretation services is carried out 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;
- Oversee and provide interpretation services in the preferred language of the beneficiaries without paraphrasing, summarizing, omitting or adding information;
- Monitor appropriate understanding of and sensitivity towards cultural practices and language differences that may exist between the parties to the conversation;
- Carry out spot checks to maintain quality of interpretation and translation services;
- Provide feedback to the supervisor to review and adapt Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other tools for interpretation;
- Organize 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;
- Supervises and administers subordinated staff members; plans and approves absences of staff; monitors, analyses and evaluates the staff/team performances; provides guidance to the staff members; administers financial resources of the team, and coordinates resource deployment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**

**Education**

Bachelors’ degree (or higher) in Translation, Languages, Political Science, International Relations or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with at least four years of relevant professional experience, preferably in similar roles;
or

Completed High School degree from an accredited academic institution, with at least six years of relevant working experience, preferably in similar roles.

**Experience**
- Demonstrated interpretation and/or translation experience for international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organizations.
- Experience working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups is an advantage.

**Skills**
- Excellent knowledge and skills in translation and interpreting between the target languages.
- Demonstrated ability to draft and edit translations in writing in the target language.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, presentation and writing skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons of diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

**Languages**

REQUIRED
For all applicants, fluency in English, 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 sta