Field Interpreter (multiple positions)
Provide interpretation services for meetings and interviews; maintain confidentiality.
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Overview
Provide interpretation services for meetings and interviews; maintain confidentiality.
You have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience in interpreting from one of the languages of Myanmar (Burmese, Rohingya or Rakhine) into English, and vice versa, is required.
- Fluency in English and one of the languages of Myanmar (Burmese, Rohingya and/or Rakhine), is required.
- Experience providing interpretation or translation services in support of criminal investigations or related subjects is desirable.
- Experience working in field missions within the United Nations Common System or other international organizations is desirable.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
- Quality of interpretation and related work; and 2. Observance of delivery deadlines
Work Location
Remotely
Expected duration
Up to 10 months
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Front Office and/or the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section (CASS) of the IIMM, the Interpreter shall be responsible for providing interpretation from one of the following languages of Myanmar (Burmese, Rohingya and/or Rakhine) into English, and vice versa, including interpretation of meetings, interviews and similar processes, and performing related tasks, as necessary. The Individual Contractor shall at all times maintain strict security and confidentiality of information obtained during the conduct of the assignment: Provide simultaneous interpretation in English and Burmese, Rohingya or Rakhine languages, for the purpose of meetings, interviews, or similar processes. Participating in, and assisting in the preparation and conduct of, missions by the IIMM.
Qualifications/special skills
High School Diploma or equivalent is required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in interpreting from one of the languages of Myanmar (Burmese, Rohingya or Rakhine) into English, and vice versa, is required. Experience providing interpretation or translation services in support of criminal investigations or related subjects is desirable. Experience working in field missions within the United Nations Common System or other international organizations is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in English and one of the languages of Myanmar (Burmese, Rohingya and/or Rakhine), is required.
Additional Information
Accompany IIMM staff on mission as required.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to interpret under pressure? | The interviewer wants to assess your ability to perform in challenging environments. | Discuss a specific instance, highlighting the actions you took to ensure accuracy and clarity. |
| How do you ensure confidentiality during interpretation? | Confidentiality is crucial in interpretation; they want to know your methods. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with different dialects of Myanmar languages? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with interpretation in legal contexts. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prepare for a mission or assignment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked in a multicultural team? How did you manage communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you do if you encounter a term or phrase you do not understand during interpretation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful interpretation you provided? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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