Nature of the consultancy:ย There is an upcoming interview scheduled at the High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh on 18 June 2025 at 2:00 PM (local time) for an applicant who speaks Somali. And therefore, we require the assistance of an interpreter who is fluent in both Somali and English.
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Project Context and Scope:ย As part of IOM Bangladeshโs continued support to refugee processing and protection, we are facilitating an upcoming interview scheduled to take place at our Dhaka Mission on 18 June 2025 at 2:00 PM (local time). This interview is being conducted in coordination with relevant partners as part of our broader efforts in providing comprehensive migration and humanitarian assistance in line with IOMโs mandate.
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Background and Context:
IOM Bangladesh, officially established in 1998, has been working closely with the Government of Bangladesh and key stakeholders to promote safe, orderly, and regular migration. In addition to programming in migration governance, skills development, and humanitarian assistance, IOM Bangladesh leads large-scale operations in Coxโs Bazar to support the Rohingya population and also plays an active role in refugee resettlement and protection-related processes.
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Interpreter Requirement:
For the smooth facilitation of the upcoming interview, we are seeking the services of a qualified interpreter fluent in Somali and English, who will be able to support communication between the applicant and the interview panel.
ย Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Dhaka
Tasks to be performed under this contractProvide high-quality Somali translation services for interviews, reports, communications, knowledge products, and other materials as required by the organization. Revise deliverables based on feedback provided by IOM to ensure quality and consistency. The translation assignment is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM (Dhaka Time). Location:
The High Commission of Canada in Bangladesh
United Nations Road, Baridhara
Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
Telephone: +880 2 5566 8444
ย Performance indicators for the evaluation of resultsย Accuracy and Quality of Interpretation โ Interpretation is linguistically accurate, culturally appropriate, and free from errors. Confidentiality and Professional Conduct โย Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information and demonstrates professional behaviour in all interactions. Clarity in Interpretation โ Provides clear, impartial, and contextually accurate interpretation during interviews or meetings. Compliance with IOM Standards โ Adheres to IOMโs guidelines, ethics, and communication protocols while delivering translation or interpretation services.
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Financial Proposal List all costs (including VAT) associated with the assignments.ย Consultant (Individual) Profile: The CV of the expert including records on past experience in similar assignments and name of the references. Education Bachelorโs degree in any field Experience Have a minimum practical work experience of 2 years as an Interpreter Skills Have ability to demonstrate good interpretation skills, and provide high quality, clear and faithful interpretation during Interview and meetings using standard and accurate language. Provide consecutive interpretation, when required, during audiences, discussions, etc. Check appropriate sources of reference. Keep abreast of developments in both the source and target languages. Having an excellent command of the source and target languages, a third language will be an added advantage. Have the ability to work under pressure and in a multicultural environment. Be a team player with a high sense of discipline and professionalism. Translate documents as and when required. Languages Somaliย and English IOMโs 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. ย Travel required Yes; Inside Dhaka ย ย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย 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. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competenciesย โ behavioural indicators 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 Organizationโs priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website:ย IOM Careers and Job Vacancies