Project Assistant (Community Engagement Interpreter) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title: Project Assistant (Community Engagement Interpreter)

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: General Service Staff, G-4

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

Estimated Start Date:As soon as possible

Closing Date :16 July 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

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

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

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 Community Engagement Officer and direct supervision of the Senior Project Assistant, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting Community Engagement programmes within the area of responsibility as below context:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist IOM Community Engagement outreach staff to communicate with Afghan evacuees at CAS, and vice versa, by interpreting accurately between Dari and/or Pashto and English during community Engagement activities.

2. Support the roll out of community engagement and resilience building activities tied to community Engagement plans.

3. Carry out written non-officialtranslations for the unit from English to Dari and/or Pashto (and vice versa), often working to a tight deadline with high standards of accuracy.

4. Maintain and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all relevant paperwork in line with standards of conduct and data protection rules.

5. Apply humanitarian principles in all duties, as well as a gender, age and diversity-sensitive approach in your daily activities with the community.

6. Assist with organizing and facilitating community meetings, workshops, focus group discussions to gather feedback, address concerns, and provide relevant information.

7. Schedule activities, facilitate youth mobilization, organize youth coaching and mentoring sessions in ways that allow for a transfer of skills and facilitate peer to peer knowledge generation.

8. Support Community Engagement staff in co-facilitating and interpretation at community gatherings or meetings.

9. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

· 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 two (2) years of relevant professional experience, or

· Completed high school diploma with at least four (4) years of relevant experience.

Experience

· Experience working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment; and

· Prior interpretation and/or translation experience.

Skills

• Excellent knowledge and skills in interpretation between the target language(s);
• Demonstrated ability to draft and edit informal 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

Working knowledge Arabic is an added advantage.

Notes

*Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

Values

· respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

· demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

· Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

· Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

· develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

· produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

· continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

· takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

· encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No Fees: IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee).

How to apply:

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications received through IOM’s Online Recruitment Platform.

Posting period:

From 02 July 2024 until 16 July 2024

Eligibility:

This position is open to all nationalities. IOM Qatar will facilitate the work visa and residency permit requirements for the selected candidates.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment