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UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

Title of Position: Interpreter Assistant

Contract Type and Level: Temporary Appointment, GL-4

Location: Tunis, Tunisia (Libya Operation)

Effective date: As soon as possible

Duration: 2 months (Renewable)

ClosingDate: 14^th June 2018.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Interpreter Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Associate RSD Officer/ RSD Officer.
The incumbent may play a supervisory role in overlooking the day-to-day activities related to interpretation and translation services. H/She has working relationships with UNHCR staff members in the office and other offices within the country of assignment as well as with staff of UN agencies and other UNHCR partners within the zone of operation to exchange information and to provide assistance.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

• 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;

Performs other duties as required