Senior Project Assistant

2 weeks ago

Doha, Qatar International Organization for Migration Full time

Position Title **:Senior Project Assistant (Cultural Mediator) (Dari and Pashto Required)**

Duty Station **:Doha, Qatar**

Classification **:General Service Staff, G-6**

Type of Appointment **:One Year Fixed Term, with possibility of extension**

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

Closing Date **:16 April 2024**
- Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants._
- **Context**:_

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Cultural Mediator/Interpretation), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the MHPSS and Protection Division activities by performing the following functions and responsibilities:

- **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;
- Supervise and administer subordinated staff members; plan absences of staff; monitor, analyse and evaluate the staff/team performance; provide guidance to staff members; administer financial resources of the team, and coordinate resource deployment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**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;
- 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 are 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**

For this position, fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto required (oral and written). Basic knowledge of Arabic is a distinct advantage.

**Notes**
- **Required 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 2_
- 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 see

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