Country: Greece
Closing date: 30 Jun 2016
Job Title: Female Translators / Interpreters (Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Kurdish and Urdu)
Location: Greece
Duration:6 months, with possible extension
* Applicants must be holding European passport or European citizenship*.
Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries, the IRC aims to restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure.
In response to the influx of refugees in Greece, The IRC Hellas has been working in different parts of Greece since June 2015, currently providing support to Middle East and North Africa refugees.
Job Overview/Summary: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Site Manager, the Translator/ Cultural Mediator provides support services on communication and documentation issues.
Major Responsibilities:
● Assist in communication with IRC staff, local staff, beneficiaries and/ or any other relevant parties
● Assist in documentation and referrals
● Assist in collection of information and data and case identification
● Assist in planning and conducting visits at sites
● Support supporting activities at the sites
● Conducting administrative duties as required
Job Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in Translations, social sciences, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in an English speaking context.
● Experience working at international development programs highly desirable
● Strong communication skills (written and spoken) in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Kurdish, or Urdu and ability to translate into English and vice versa
● Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
● Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
● Responsiveness to queries and referrals as and when needed and able to manage a varying workload
● Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
● Experience in translation/ interpretation services
● Experience of working with refugees and vulnerable groups of people
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.
Disclaimer Clause: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties and responsibilities associated with position.
Due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Professional Standards: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
How to apply:
CVs should be sent in English at Maria.Chatziastrou@rescue.org.
