Interpreter Under UNOPS
UNHCR
Job location
Rwanda
Employment status
Full–time
Job details
Terms of Reference
• General Background
The Interpreter normally report to a higher level local or international staff. The incumbent supports the operation with translation and interpretation related activities.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
• Purpose and Scope of Assignment
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Monitoring and Progress Controls
• Interprets and/or translates from newspapers, written reports and magazines.
• Interprets oral conversations, discussions and interviews especially when attending meetings with high-ranking officials, diplomats and others
