Interpreter (Somali)

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.   Context

IOM operates Five Accommodation Centers for Unaccompanied Minors (Shelters) providing accommodation and access to services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC). Besides accommodation, the following services are provided to the beneficiaries: addressing basic needs, catering, hygiene, legal counselling, and information about life opportunities in Greece, interpretation, psychosocial support, medical support, Greek learning programs, learning support, organization of intercultural activities, work and career guidance. 

Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Shelter Coordinator, the successful candidate will provide support in implementing project activities through provision of interpretation and/ or translation services for the UMC in the accommodation facilities. 

1. Assist with interpretation for effective communication between IOM staff and the UMC.
2. Facilitate communication, through interpretation and / or translation, in a spoken or written language understood by the UMC, between the UMC and the staff.
3. Provide information to the staff to better comprehend the perceptions of migrants. Act as a cultural mediator during the UMC’s adjustment periods to their new environment. Assist with the interpretation between the UMC and health providers.
4. Translate information materials to be disseminated to the UMC.
5. Facilitate the communication of minors with public authorities, services and local bodies with which they come into contact.
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
   • High school degree/certificate.
   • Bachelor’s degree in Interpretation/Translation, Social Science, Humanities, or relevant discipline would be considered as an advantage. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
     • Previous experience in a similar role and/or certification/training preferred;
     • Familiar with direct assistance to migrants and/or refugees preferred;
     • Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment an advantage.  Skills
       • Computer literacy in standard software applications (MS Office, etc);
       • Willingness to work in day shifts and in emergencies in night shifts, during holidays and weekends;
       • Valid driver’s license with at least five years driving experience an advantage. Languages
         • Working knowledge of English or Greek is required.
         • Fluency in Somali (written and oral) is required.  IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
         • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
       • 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.
   • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
7. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
8. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.