Appel à manifestation d’intérêt : HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya recrute des Interprètes basé au Kenya.
POSITION SUMMARY:
HIAS Resettlement department is looking for Refugee Interpreters who shall provide interpretation and translation services to case officers during client interaction.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Facilitate communication between interviewers/ case officers and interviewees/ clients during interviews and other client interactions through interpretation to English.
- Provide a translation for written documents written in languages other than English.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be a registered refugee in Nairobi, Mombasa or Nakuru with valid refugee documentation.
- Must be able to read, write and speak English and either of the following languages. Proficiency in Kiswahili is an advantage.
- Somali;
- Amharic;
- Oromo;
- Kinyarwanda;
- Kirundi;
- Kinyamulenge;
- Dinka;
- Nuer;
- Tigrinya
- Previous working experience as an interpreter with a refugee organization is preferred.
- Must not work for HIAS in any other capacity.
- Must uphold the highest integrity and professionalism.
- Must be committed and available for interpretation when required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic counselling skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
- Knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).
Please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 names and contact of referees, updated valid refugee certificate/ alien card and Proof of Registration (POR) to [email protected] quoting the position title: HIAS INTERPRETERS on the subject.
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 1st June 2023
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.