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Call for CVs Interpreter/s – French, Arabic, Kurdish, Urdu, Dari and/or Pashto 

Position Title: Interpreter

Duty Station: Sofia, Harmanli

Reference Number:  CV BG10-2024-01

Classification: Hourly contract

Type of Appointment: Part-time/on call basis 

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 19 July 2024

 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration, and; uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.

 

In Bulgaria, IOM is focusing on responding to the current migration situation in the country, in support of the Bulgarian Government and in cooperation with all other agencies involved. 

 

Context: IOM Sofia is establishing a pool of interpreters to support the work of IOM staff to provide support to migrants taking into account their specific needs.

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

  1. In coordination with IOM colleagues and as part of IOM protection team(s) and/or other field teams, provide interpreting services according to the specific language needs. 

  2. Assist the IOM team(s) and translate during the screening(s) and assessment(s) of vulnerable cases among refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, including potential victims of trafficking, cases of sexual and gender-based violence, unaccompanied and separated minors, unaccompanied elderly, pregnant women, people with mental and physical disabilities, etc.

  3. Translate during educational and psychological support activities and individual counselling sessions to the identified vulnerable cases.

  4. Do informal translation of documents and materials from Bulgarian and English/French to Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Kurdish and/or other relevant language.

  5. Translate during information sessions organized by IOM. 

  6. Translate information materials if needed.

  7. Perform other duties as required for the successful implementation of the projects.

 

Required Qualifications and Experience

 

Education 

  • Completed high school degree is required, a university degree from an accredited academic institution is an advantage. 

  • Good level of computer literacy

 

Experience

  • Previous experience in providing interpretation services to migrants and/or refugees is an advantage.

  • Excellent communication skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility.

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and under difficult conditions.

 

Languages

Fluency in the following languages: French, Arabic, Kurdish, Urdu, Dari and Pashto

Fluency in Bulgarian is required.

 

Other

1. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

 

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (CV in European Format) in English/Bulgarian, to iomsofia@iom.int email address, quoting reference CV BG10-2024-01 by 19th of July 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Posting period:

From the 5th to the 19th of July 2024