Interpreter (Arabic-Turkish) (Ref: CFA#TR/2023/85)

IOM Mersin
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Vacancy Notice Number:

CFA#TR/2023/85

Position Title:

Interpreter (Arabic-Turkish)

Duty Station:

Mersin – Türkiye

Classification:

3 months Special Short Term Ungraded Contract

Deadline of Applications:

7 April 2023

Number of People to be hired

1

Eligibility:

Internal & External Candidates

 

General Functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Protection and Resilience Officer based in Gaziantep, and direct and technical supervision of the Project Field Coordinator in Mersin, the incumbent will be responsible in providing translation services at the Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Migrant and Community Centre (MMCC).

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Under the supervision of the Project Field Coordinator, meet migrants, refugees and host community members at the Mersin MMCC and outreach to refer them to the Centre’s counsellors,
  2. Assist the MMCC staff in providing necessary interpretation services,
  3. Accompany the Center staff in their field visits to provide necessary interpretation services,
  4. Accompany migrants and refugees in their visits to the local public institutions for necessary interpretation services, if required,
  5. Provide necessary translation services for informative materials (brochures, posters etc.) and participate meetings, trainings etc. to provide interpretation services,
  6. Work closely with other project assistants, counsellors, and interpreters of the Centre,
  7. Report progress and challenges during the service provision on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  8. Keep and save all project related documents, monthly reports and its supporting documents in file,
  9. Enter project related data regularly and accurately to the database system,
  10. Ensure effective referral mechanism to the relevant public authorities, IOM, UN agencies, other NGOs, center’s social service consultant and follow up the referrals,
  11. Assist in preparation of trainings, workshops, sessions, focus group discussions and provide interpretation support when needed.
  12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

Education

  • University degree in Language and Literature, Translation and Interpreting, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with two years of relevant professional experience, or;
  • Completed High school degree from an accredited academic institution, with four years of relevant professional experience.

 

Experience:

  • Proven experience in interpretation and translation;
  • Experience in relevant field and in working with vulnerable groups;
  • Proven analytical, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
  • Good level of computer literacy;
  • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national / international institutions.
  • Experience working in the region is an advantage;
  • Residing or willing to reside in Mersin

 

Languages:

  • Fluency in Turkish and Arabic is required.
  • Working knowledge of English is advantageous.

 

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

  • Inclusion and respect for diversity:

Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.

 

  • Integrity and transparency:

Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.

  • Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.
  • Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.

 

  • Professionalism:

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.

  • Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems and remains calm in stressful situations.
  • Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

 

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

  • Teamwork: Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.
  • Is fully aware of the team purpose, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities.
  • Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a "hands-on" approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.
  • Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.

 

  • Delivering Results:

•Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.

  • Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.
  • Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.

 

  • Managing and sharing knowledge:
    • Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.

 

  • Accountability:

•Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.

  • Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
  • Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and apply lessons learned for improvement.

 

  • Communication:
    • Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.

 

Other:

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only applications from candidates with a valid residence / working permit residing in Türkiye will be considered.

 

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application including the most recent CV with a cover letter in English with contact details (name, position, phone and e-mail details) of three references by indicating name of the position applied with its VN number in the subject line of the e-mail to iomtrjobs@iom.int or to IOM Birlik Mahallesi Sehit Kurbani Akboga Sok. No:24 06610, Çankaya, Ankara Türkiye by the end of 7 April 2023.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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