Functional Title : Interpreter – 3 positions
Category & Level : International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA 1)-UNOPS
Contract, Equivalent to P-1 Level
Duty Station:
Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, Indonesia – 1 positions
Langsa, Aceh Province, Indonesia – 2 positions
Langsa, Aceh Province, Indonesia – 2 positions
Entry on Duty :16 September 2015
Duration : Initially to 31 December 2015 with possibility of extension
Annual Fee Range : starting from USD 48,000 – USD 108,000
Closing Date : 28 August 2015
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Durable Solutions
Officer and the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Officer,
the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Interpret for UNHCR staff conducting interviews with Rohingya refugees and asylum-seekers to help staff gather basic biodata and information about their reasons for seeking international protection and their protection concerns en route to and within Indonesia.
- Provide written translations when necessary.
- Assist in compiling information on activities being implemented in relation to UNHCR’s response to the Bay of Bengal situation;
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: A university degree in Law, Political Science, Social Work, Journalism, or related discipline.
Experience: Four (4) years of work experience in a similar area or in
the wider human rights field. Experience working in a multi-cultural
environment or international context is an asset.
Nationality: As this is an international position all nationalities other than Indonesian will be considered.
Languages: Excellent knowledge of Rohingya and English (written and
oral) highly essential; knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia or other UN
languages is an asset.
Desirable Skills: Good written and oral communication skills;
computer literacy; good knowledge of UNHCR’s protection mandate;
understanding of interviewing techniques; ability to work independently
with minimal supervision.
Required Attributes
Values: The Interpreter is expected to share UNHCR’s values and to demonstrate UNHCR’s core competencies.
Impartiality: The Interpreter shall interpret accurately and suspend judgement during his/her work and shall not advocate on behalf of either party.
Confidentiality: The Interpreter shall not repeat oral or written information disclosed during the course of his/her work.
Demeanor: The Interpreter shall remain professional and respectful at all times.
Applicability: The Interpreter must have read, signed, and agreed to be bound by UNHCR’s Code of Conduct.
Working Relationships
(i) Within UNHCR involving the exchange of a wide range of information;
(ii) With external parties: local authorities, NGOs, and international organizations.
(ii) With external parties: local authorities, NGOs, and international organizations.
Closing Date: 28 August 2015
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy should send
their motivation letter, CV and signed Personal History/P.11 form
(available at HERE), to UNHCR Indonesia at:
Menara Ravindo Lt. 14, Jl. Kebon Sirih Kav. 75, Jakarta 10340
Or via email to INSJA@unhcr.org
(not more than 300kb)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 28 August 2015
IMPORTANT:
Candidates must indicate the post title on the envelope or
subject of the email.
Applications of both genders and persons with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only those short-listed for interview will be notified.
JAKARTA, 11 August 2015
