[Hiring] Interpreter @UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Role Description

The Interpreter Assistant provides interpretation and translation services for the UNHCR Representation in Thailand, specifically for the Hmong language. The work can be performed remotely.

• Translate documents related to Registration (REG), Refugee Status Determination (RSD), Resettlement (RST), Community Services, and other Protection purposes from Hmong to English and vice versa.
• Interpret during REG/RSD/RST/CS/Protection interviews and counseling sessions for asylum seekers/refugees.
• Interpret for other UNHCR Offices/staff members and delegations of resettlement countries in Bangkok, with prior approval from the RSD Officer.
• Interpret during various Protection information sessions, briefings, training, and related sessions.
• Interpret telephone inquiries made by asylum-seekers/refugees/phone callers in the assigned language.
• Report on each call received for recording in the database, Progres, and further action by responsible staff.
• Perform other interpretation and translation functions as requested by supervisors.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in communicating proficiently from Hmong to English and vice versa.
• Professional conduct and ethics in performing interpretation and translation services.
• Prior experience in interpretation/translation is desirable.

Requirements

• 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
• Essential functional skills: IT-Computer Literacy.
• Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• Knowledge of local language for General Service jobs.

Benefits

• Contribute towards a safe and empowering working environment.
• No tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, and discrimination.