Retainer Interpreter (Khmer)

General Background

Interpretation services for the language of: Khmer

The work can be performed remotely.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

• To translate accurately and professionally, in a timely manner, documents in relation to Registration (REG), Refugee Status Determination (RSD), Resettlement (RST), Community Services and other Protection purposes for the UNHCR Representation in Thailand from the specific language assigned to the undersigned interpreter to English and vice versa.
• To interpret during REG/RSD/RST/CS/Protection interviews/counselling sessions of asylum seekers/refugees. When requested and with prior approval from the RSD Officer, to carry out interpretation for other UNHCR Offices/ staff members and/or delegations of resettlement countries in Bangkok.
• To interpret in the context of various Protection information sessions, briefings, training and related sessions including on best interest determination, etc.
• When instructed by the immediate Supervisor, to interpret telephone inquiries made by asylum-seekers/refugees/phone callers in the language assigned to the undersigned interpreters.
• To report to the Supervisor on each call received for recording in the database, Progres, and further action by other responsible staff.
• To perform other interpretation and translation functions as requested by the supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possesses proven skills in communicating proficiently from the assigned language to English and vice versa. This means accurate listening, speaking, reading and writing, reporting in both languages in a verbatim and efficient manner.
• Possesses professional conduct and ethics in the course of performing interpretation and translation services.
• Prior experience in interpretation/translation is desirable.

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Interpreter Assistant normally report to a higher level local or international staff. The incumbent supports the operation with translation and interpretation related activities.

Duties

• Interprets and/or translates from newspapers, written reports, magazines etc.
• Interprets oral conversations, discussions and interviews especially when attending meetings with high ranking officials, diplomats and others.
• Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed.
• Arranges meetings, both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials and takes minutes/notes.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities.
• Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration Secretarial

Relevant Job Experience
Frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information, some of which may be complex.

Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy

Language Requirements

Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.