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Deadline for Applications

November 20, 2026Grade

GS4Staff Member / Affiliate Type

General ServiceReason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ AppointmentHardship Level

BFamily Type

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Target Start Date

2026-11-20Target End Date

2026-12-31Standard Job Description

Interpreter Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Interpreter Assistant normally report to a higher level local or international staff. The incumbent supports the operation with translation and interpretation related activities.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties - 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.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses Business Administration Secretarial (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Frequent contacts involving the exchange of a wide range of information, some of which may be complex.

Desirable Not specified.

Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Language proficiency in Tigrinya and Amharic, with fluency in Hebrew and/or English; • Proven experience in interpretation, preferably with UNHCR or other refugee related settings, and the ability to provide accurate, impartial and culturally sensitive interpretation during complex and sensitive interviews including vulnerable individuals and children. • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, impartiality and ethical standards. • The candidate should be able to provide consecutive, in-person and remote interpretation (including by telephone and Teams sessions), while ensuring accuracy and continuity of communication throughout lengthy and complex interviews. • A good understanding of the local refugee and protection context in Israel including specific experiences, risks both in Israel and along their routes of transit to Israel; • Israeli citizenship and current physical presence, with the ability to provide in-person interpretation.Functional Clearance