Interpreter (English) Istanbul

Volunteering Interpretation & Translation

Overview

Provide interpretation services at Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airports.

You have:

• Provide English Turkish/Turkish-English interpretation services.
• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons.
• Good level of computer literacy.
• Proven analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Comply with the IOM Standards of Conduct and the IOM Confidentiality Agreement.

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

“Integrated and Scalable Approach to the Mixed Migration Flows by the Borders of Türkiye - Phase I Project” aims to contribute to the Government of Türkiye’s evidence-based enhancement in border management and existing mechanisms of processing migrants in vulnerable situations in the context of mixed migration flows. The project is implemented by IOM and the main beneficiary of the project is Ministry of Interior, Presidency of Migration Management (PMM).

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate under IBG Unit, the incumbents will be responsible for providing interpretation services at the Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen Airports to Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) and to the beneficiaries assisted. The UN Volunteers will also be responsible for performing other related duties as assigned. In this context, the one incumbent will be based at Istanbul Airport, while the other will be based at Sabiha Gökçen Airport as IOM personnel. Both will undertake the assigned tasks and responsibilities in close communication with PMM’s relevant departments.

Under the IBG Unit the national UN Volunteer will perform the following tasks: • Provide English Turkish/Turkish-English interpretation services to the relevant department of PMM. Maintain a level of neutrality during the interpretation and avoid providing his/her personal inputs in delivering messages between the interviewer and the beneficiary. • Provide ad hoc support for written English and Turkish translations. • Comply with the IOM Standards of Conduct and the IOM Confidentiality Agreement. Always maintain a professional appearance and migrant-friendly demeanour. Maintain confidentiality and discretion in treating beneficiaries’ medical and personal information. • Immediately inform management of any problems or issues related to the daily work and make suggestions on how to improve efficiency and client service. • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day, 5th of December). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities (for instance at https://vra.unv.org), • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. - • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Values: • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible. • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies - behavioral indicators level 1 • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. • Delivering Results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work. • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

• Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; is an advantage. • Proven knowledge on integration and relevant national/international policies is an asset. • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage. • Proven analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills. • Good level of computer literacy. • Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national / international institutions.

This is a volunteer assignment, not an employment. By sharing your time, energy, and talents, you can support communities in need and become part of something greater than yourself — a global movement for peace, development and humanitarian aid. Volunteering strengthens trust, solidarity, and reciprocity among citizens, and it can promote a sense of belonging and purpose.

The UN Volunteer will be based in Istanbul, and responsible for arranging her/his own housing and other living essentials. The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service: https://explore.unv.org/cos

One UN Volunteer will work at İstanbul Airport, and the other one at Sabiha Gökçen Airport as interpreter of IOM team.

The Summary of national UN Volunteer (Youth) Entitlement: Paid in local currency

Note: The allowances are in no way to be understood as salary, reward, or compensation in exchange for the volunteer work.

• Current Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance is USD 1,088 (disbursing in Turkish Lira) As per the UN’s diplomatic mission status, it is not included in the National Security Institution’s (SGK) system, but can only be initiated on a private basis by UN Volunteers.
• Private insurance: Health, dental, life and dismemberment (100%) coverage by CIGNA
• Entry allowance: USD 400
• Exit allowance: USD 113 per month and upon the satisfactory completion of assignment
• Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month
• Free access to different learning platforms and UN & UNV network

Important Remarks: It's important to note that UNV assignments are volunteer assignments, not a form of employment. The allowances and entitlements provided to UN Volunteers are not to be interpreted as salary, reward, or compensation in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service, but rather as support to enable participation without incurring personal costs. The provision of allowances is subject to eligibility criteria, location of the assignment and the contractual type and category. Payments will commence from the official start date of Commencement of Service. For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos) and review https://app.unv.org/calculator.

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