Retainer Interpreter

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• 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.  

• 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.

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