Project Assistant

4 days ago


Doha, Qatar International Organization for Migration Full time

Position Title**:Project Assistant (Cultural Mediator)**

Duty Station**:Doha, Qatar**

Classification**:General Service Staff, G-5**

Type of Appointment**:Special Short Term Graded, Nine months, with possibility of extension**

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

Closing Date**:11 November 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**:_
- 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, advanced understanding of migration issues, encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants of affected by the ongoing emergency._

Under the overall supervision of the Project Officer (Cultural Mediator/Interpretation) and direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant (Cultural Mediator), the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the MHPSS and Protection Division activities by performing the following functions and responsibilities
- **Core Functions / Responsibilities**:_
- Assist IOM Protection Division Staff to communicate with Afghan evacuees at CAS, and vice versa, by interpreting accurately between Dari and/or Pashto and English during Protection activities and MHPSS activities.
- Accompany guests to appointments or meetings (e.g. medical visits) where required by Protection/MHPSS staff to provide interpretation/translation support.
- Carry out written translations for the Protection/MHPSS units from English to Dari and/or Pashto (and vice versa), often working to a tight deadline with high standards of accuracy.
- Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules.
- Contribute to intercultural competence of protection/MHPSS and partner staff by organizing and delivering cultural awareness sessions.
- Contribute to daily, quarterly and annual reports to the donor by using SMART CAMP SYNC App for tracking appointments / request logged through the system by protection/MHPSS staff.
- Assist Complaint and Feedback Mechanism team if and when required with interpretation and / or written translation.
- Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.
- **Required Qualifications and Experience**_

**Education**
- High School diploma with five (5) years of relevant experience; or,
- Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

**Experience**
- Experience working with at-risk community members and individuals with specific needs.
- Experience in the field of migration, including assistance.
- Experience working in a transit centre and/or on a resettlement programme.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment; and
- Prior interpretation and/or translation experience.

**Skills**
- Excellent knowledge and skills in translation and interpretation between the target language(s);
- Demonstrated ability to draft and edit translations in the target language(s);
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multicultural setting;
- Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages; and
- Availability and flexibility to work beyond the normal working schedule and on day/evening/night shift duties.

**Languages**

IOM's official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

**REQUIRED**

For this position, fluency in English, Dari, and Pashto are required (oral and written).

**DESIRABLE**

Knowledge of Arabic is an 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.

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