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Hardship Level
E (most hardship)
Family Type
Non Family with Residential Location
Family Type
Non Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay
Residential location (if applicable)
Budapest, Hungary
Grade
GS4
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
General Service
Reason
Regular > Regular Assignment
No
Target Start Date
2024-01-01
Job Posting End Date
January 11, 2024
Standard Job Description
Interpreter Assistant
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.
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.
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
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration Secretarial
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information, some of which may be complex.
Desirable
Not specified.
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile
The successful candidate should have a valid work permit in Ukraine and have fluency in both English and Ukrainian languages (C2 level)
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
English
,
Ukrainian
,
Desired languages
,
,
Operational context
Additional Qualifications
Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
Education
Certifications
Business Administration – Other, Secretarial – Other
Work Experience
Competencies
Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration
UNHCR Salary Calculator
https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales
Additional Information
Functional clearance
This position doesn’t require a functional clearance
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