Interpreter Assistant (2 positions), LICA4, Santo Domingo

1. General Background

Following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, UNHCR reopened its office in the Dominican Republic to provide coordination and humanitarian response to the thousands of people who came seeking International Protection. Since 2014, UNHCR has also been accompanying the Dominican authorities to achieve the effective implementation of Law 169-14, as well as to find documentary and nationality solutions for persons of concern in line with our mandate. UNHCR also implements its mandate to supervise the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, through technical cooperation with the institutions responsible for the refugee protection system in the Dominican Republic. In addition, UNHCR is one of the agencies in charge of leading the coordination of the humanitarian response to the refugee population and asylum seekers in Venezuela, together with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and other members of the R4V Platform. UNHCR also supports Dominican authorities in emergency preparedness and protection monitoring of the main trends, opportunities and challenges relating to the situation of refugees, asylum-seekers and other persons in need of international protection.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

The Interpreter Assistant normally report to a higher level local or international staff. The incumbent supports the operation with translation and interpretation related activities.

All UNHCR affiliates are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their terms of reference. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, affiliates are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

– Interprets and/or translates from newspapers, written reports, magazines etc.
– Interprets oral conversations, discussions, and interviews especially when attending meetings with high-ranking officials, diplomats, and others.
– Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed.
– Arranges meetings, both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials and takes minutes/notes.
– Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities;
– Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility.
– Perform other related duties as required.

3. Qualifications and Experience

a. Education and Work Experience
• 1-year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

b. Language

– Fluent command of the Spanish, English and Haitian Creole languages. The use of French is an advantage.

c. Functional Skills

IT-Computer Literacy
MS-Translation

d. Key Competencies

Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies
Not applicable.

Cross-Functional Competencies
Not applicable.

Standard Job Description

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Certifications

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Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance