Vacancy No.IOM-SVN/0082/24

Position Title Interpreter (3 Positions)

Duty Station Addis Ababa

Classification G2

Type of Appointment Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date As soon as possible

Posting Period16.08.2024-30.08.2024

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM, Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) in Nairobi provides pre-migration health activities for migrants and refugees

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Nurse the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

1. Translate correctly and accurately from English into one (or more, as an advantage), and vice versa, of the following languages of importance (Swahili/Somali/Dinka/Nuer/Amharic/Tigringa/Oromo etc.) during information sessions, pre/post-test counselling, medical history obtaining, laboratory tests and procedures, and physical examination, as conducted by IOM medical staff, with the following considerations:

• Translate the medical personnel to the applicant and applicant to the medical personnel, capturing the accurate meaning of information provided and needed to be passed on. 

• While the translator is not required to know scientific terminology, s/he must be capable of clearly expressing the statements and messages of medical nature, including but not limited to: sexual intercourse, behaviour and parts; sexually transmitted diseases; use / abuse of substances, mental disorders, cardiovascular diseases signs and symptoms, neurological diseases signs and symptoms, etc.   

• Translator must hold with utmost respect/confidentiality any information shared during physical examination. Failure to do so represents major breach of the code of conduct and standards IOM adheres to. 

1. Assist with directing applicants ' flow or minor messenger’s tasks to the different unit of the IOM Medical processing centre. 

2. Assist on the referral process by accompanying applicant for consultation with the medical specialist at non-IOM medical facility. 

3. Assist on the Receptionist and Data processing assistant on appointment of the health assessment / follow up,  registration of applicant, preparing documents for the medical examination and dispatch of the medical document.   

4. Perform any other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisor

Job Requirements

1. Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Secondary school Diploma or more

• A Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Somali, Oromo, Amharic, Tigrinya; Dinka, Nuer, Arabic 

Experience

• At least two years relevant experience in translation is an asset   

Languages

Required

• For all applicants, fluency in English Language  and at least one of the following languages: Somali, Oromo, Amharic, Tigrinya; Dinka, Nuer, Arabic. 

Desirable

• Working knowledge of other local languages is an advantage.  

Skills

Computer Literate

Values and competencies 

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values:

• Inclusion & respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity & transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. 

• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies 

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. 

• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. 

• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate. 

• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. 

• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. 

• Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to Apply:

To be considered, applicants are required to apply via THIS LINK, by indicating the vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the vacancy announcement he/she applied for.

Any application without this information in the subject line and that does not fulfill/attach the below-listed documents will be excluded from the applications.

Motivation/Application letter indicating the short vacancy number and position title as mentioned in the short vacancy notice.

CV (written in English) with three professional referees and their contacts (both email and telephone) and Copies of all Academic Certificates from an Accredited University. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

We strongly encourage qualified women to apply!

Posting Period: 16.08.2024-30.08.2024