Appel à manifestation d’intérêt : HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya recrute des Interprètes basé au Kenya.

 

 

 

 

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS Resettlement department is looking for Refugee Interpreters who shall provide interpretation and translation services to case officers during client interaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Facilitate communication between interviewers/ case officers and interviewees/ clients during interviews and other client interactions through interpretation to English.
  • Provide a translation for written documents written in languages other than English.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be a registered refugee in Nairobi, Mombasa or Nakuru with valid refugee documentation.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English and either of the following languages. Proficiency in Kiswahili is an advantage.
    • Somali;
    • Amharic;
    • Oromo;
    • Kinyarwanda;
    • Kirundi;
    • Kinyamulenge;
    • Dinka;
    • Nuer;
    • Tigrinya
  • Previous working experience as an interpreter with a refugee organization is preferred.
  • Must not work for HIAS in any other capacity.
  • Must uphold the highest integrity and professionalism.
  • Must be committed and available for interpretation when required.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Basic counselling skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP).
  • Knowledge of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

Please submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with at least 3 names and contact of referees, updated valid refugee certificate/ alien card and Proof of Registration (POR) to [email protected] quoting the position title: HIAS INTERPRETERS on the subject.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday, 1st June 2023

Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.