On Call Interpreter / Translator

Vacancy Notice no: IOM/036/11

Position / Title: On Call Interpreter / Translator

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

General functions

Under the general supervision of the Regional Representative for East & Central Africa in MRF Nairobi, and the direct supervision of the HIV/AIDS Counsellor/Trainer, the incumbent will be responsible for:

1. Interpreting correctly and accurately into Somali and other languages the HIV/AIDS Counselling sessions to be conducted by the IOM HIV/AIDS Counsellor(s)/Trainer(s) using the following guidelines:

• Interpreting must capture the meaning of the counsellor’s messages.
• Interpreter must be a fluent speaker in English and Swahili at University standard.
• Interpreter must be capable of reading English at University entry standards.
• Interpreter must be at ease to interpret language concerning sexual intercourse, sexual behaviour, sexual parts, and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS.
• Interpreter must be at ease interpreting language concerning male and female condom and correct methods of use.

2. Perform any other related duties as requested by the direct supervisor.

Desirable Qualifications (Educational experience and competencies):-

• High school Diploma or more
• Kenyan citizenship or valid work permit
• Fluency in English or at least one of the following languages: Somali, (Wellega) Oromo, Amharic, Tigrinya; Dinka, Nuer, Arabic, Kinya-rwanda, Kirundi and French
• Previous relevant experience

Mode of Application: Submit Cover Letter and CV (indicating your language proficiency) including daytime telephone and email address to:

International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 55040-00200 Nairobi

or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 22nd April 2011