Call for application-Consultant Interpreters (COA).

Under the general supervision of the Chief of Mission, and under the direct supervision of the COA Coordinator/Facilitator, the Dari/Pashto interpreter is responsible for providing communication between IOM staff members, beneficiaries, and/or selection mission personnel in a common language.

Category B : Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment:

• Support accurate communication in a common language during interviews, pre-departure orientation sessions and other meetings conducted in-person, by telephone, and/or by video conference by providing verbatim (word for word) interpretation services between Urdu, Dari and /or Pashto.
• Provide interpretation services in the preferred language of the beneficiaries (Dari and/or Pashto) without paraphrasing, summarizing, omitting or adding information; always use the first person (I, me and my) and remain engaged during the interpretation session.
• Maintain strict confidentiality during interpretation sessions and follow designated program procedures regarding the destruction or maintenance of written notes within the required timeframe (e.g. immediately after each interpretation session).
• Remain objective, unbiased, impartial and neutral when providing interpretation services. Treat all parties to the conversation with courtesy, dignity and respect, regardless of their age, ethnicity, religion, political opinion, sex characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or any other factors.
• Have an appropriate understanding of and sensitivity towards cultural practices and language differences that may exist between the parties to the conversation. Respect the use of proper pronouns that are preferred by the beneficiaries, when applicable.
• Inform the Canadian Orientation Abroad Coordinator/Facilitator or other IOM staff if you are having difficulty understanding a party to the conversation or if a beneficiary or any other individual offers a bribe, threatens you or tries to influence your interpretation. Immediately inform the Canadian Orientation Abroad Coordinator/Facilitator if you know the beneficiary personally or if you have ever met the individual at any point in the past.
• Abide by IOM Standards of Conduct (IN/15), Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (IN/234), IOM Data Protection Principles (IN/138), Policy for a Respectful Working Environment (IN/90), and Fraud Awareness and Prevention Guidelines (IN/70).
• Participate in relevant training sessions on such topics as interpreting for international organizations, respectful terminology and the protection of program beneficiaries, and contribute to terminology lists as requested.
• Be available to be evaluated on the quality of your interpretation by a third party.
• Perform other duties as assigned s:

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Professionalism and Preparation
• punctual/arrives on time
• dresses appropriately
• is adequately prepared
• (carries pen, paper, phone on silent or off)
• is available when needed
• shows good posture during the interview
• is courteous to refugees, interviewers, and fellow interpreters
• Interpretation and Interpreting Skills
• provides clear interpretation
• is accurate; interprets verbatim
• request clarifications when required
• manages the communication flow
• demonstrates mastery of relevant vocabulary and terminology (i.e.,military rankings)
• shows confidence while interpreting

Education Required:

• University degree in the related fields with two years of relevant professional experience. Or Secondary school degree with four years of relevant experience

Experience and/or skills required:

• Experience in Interpretation and/or translation activities in Dari and Pashto.
• Knowledge of resettlement program implementation and familiarity with IOM's administrative, financial and business rules and practices is desirable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills;
• Proven ability to work as part of a team in an international and multicultural environment.

Languages Required:

• IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
• Fluency in Urdu, Dari and Pashto (Afghan dialect) (oral and written)

Travel required:

• should be able to travel to session venues in Islamabad as required

Only short-listed candidates who are matching required criteria will be contacted by IOM.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this call for applications 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 background verification and security clearances.

IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates..