Education Assistant

4 months ago


Doha, Qatar International Organization for Migration Full time

Position Title **:Education Assistant (Interpreter)**

Duty Station **:Doha, Qatar**

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

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

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

Closing Date**:18 September 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._

Applications are welcome from first
- Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo_
- (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;_
- Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;_
- Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;_
- Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas;_
- Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu_
- **Context**:_

IOM supports the United States’ Refugee Admissions Program at a resettlement processing site established in Qatar. IOM implements a wide range of activities to ensure the dignity and well-being of individuals transiting through Doha, in coordination with national and US authorities. In addition to Protection, MHPSS, NFI, and community engagement activities, IOM oversees informal education activities at the site. A dedicated team of over 30 staff delivers informal education to over 1,000 children and adults every day at CAS. The Education Unit coordinates closely with Community Engagement, MHPSS, and Child Protection to implement broader campaigns, engage parents and caregivers, and to ensure that protection, community participation, and accountability are mainstreamed throughout all activities.
- **Core Functions / Responsibilities**:_
- Assist in the provision of non-official translation of written documents from English to either of the required languages (Dari and Pashto) and vice versa. Ensure translations meet strict deadlines, maintain high standards of accuracy, and are clear, accurate and consistent.
- Provide oral interpretation to either of the required languages (Dari and Pashto) from English during meetings with guests (such as parents-teacher meetings) and other events at the Education Center. Ensure interpretations are accurate and complete, without paraphrasing, summarizing, omitting, or adding information. Facilitate communication between staff and Afghan guests, ensuring cultural sensitivity and understanding.
- Support the provision of non-official translation and interpretation to other units (Protection, Community Engagement and MHPSS) during events and meetings held at the Education Center.
- Support Education team, M&E and SMS when conducting perception/satisfaction surveys and community feedback from the guests.
- Organize and deliver cultural awareness sessions for staff to enhance intercultural competence. Topics may include respectful terminology, protection of program beneficiaries, and interpreting for international organizations.
- Provide guidance and support to community volunteers at the Education Center in their translation and interpretation tasks.
- Participate in relevant trainings and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other tools for interpretation within the Education Center. Draft templates to be used by Education Center for translation and printing
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- **Required Qualifications and Experience**_

**Education**
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, Political Science, International Relations or a related field with at least three (3) years of relevant professional experience, preferably in similar roles, or
- Completed High School diploma from an accredited academic institution, with at least five (5) years of relevant working experience, preferably in similar roles.

**Experience**
- Proven experience in Interpretation and supporting informal translation of English language into either Pashto and Dari.
- Strong adaptability, agility, and innovative teaching methodologies to cater to diverse learning needs.
- Experience working with at-risk community members and individuals with specific needs.
- Experience working with international organizations or in a humanitarian context is an asset.
- Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles.
- Experience working in a transit centre and/or on a resettlement programme.
- Proven experience in working with individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
- Familiarity with US geography and cultural aspects relevant to newcomers to the United States.

**Skills**
- Proficiency in English and either of the target languages of Dari and Pashto.
- Demonstrated ability to


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