Country: Indonesia
Closing date: 31 Dec 2018
POSITION INFORMATION
Open to: External Candidates Only
Position Title: Consultant (Interpreter / Translator)
Required Languages: Arabic, Farsi, Tamil, Rohingya, Somali, Somali-Arabic, and Oromo
Reference No.: CFCV/ID10/2018/010
Duty Stations: Jakarta, Medan, Pekanbaru, Tanjung Pinang, Makassar
Organizational Unit: RMM (Resettlement & Movement Management)
Type of Appointment: Consultancy Contract
Estimated Start Date: Immediately
Closing Date: Open
I. Nature of the Consultancy
This is an assignment that primarily focuses on the Consultant’s social and language skills which entails interpreting, translating, counselling and assisting in the delivery of social services to migrant populations living in community and detention centres. The role includes nationwide travel to detention centres and migrant communities in Indonesia. The Consultant will be working under the direct supervision of Programme Coordinator/Head of Sub-Office in the respective IOM Hub and Sub-Offices, or under direct supervision of Senior Operations Officer for the Consultants based in Jakarta, and under the overall supervision of Deputy Chief of Mission.
II. Scope of Work
- Perform interpreting / translating duties for, IOM, UNHCR, Resettlement Countries, Indonesian Government Counterparts and other stakeholders dealing with irregular migration in Indonesia.
- Assist IOM field offices to deliver social services to the migrant population.
- Obtain biographical information and case histories from migrants.
- Provide counselling for migrants to ensure they are aware of their situation and rights as an irregular migrant in Indonesia.
- Ensure migrants are informed in a timely manner about relevant Australian and Indonesian government policies relating to irregular migration and other relevant news, and report back on reactions, trusted sources of information, and the push and pull factors influencing their decisions regarding irregular migration to Australia.
- Identify and inform IOM managers about vulnerable cases that may come across or become aware of their situation during the course of duties.
- Possibility of conducting Australian Cultural Orientation Classes (AUSCO) and submission of a report for conducting the classes.
- Submission of the following reports: • Time sheets and Weekly activity report. • When on Travel Duty (TDY), a brief report about activities and updating the situation in the given location.• A comprehensive report at the end of contract to be submitted before departure.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
III. Tangible and Measurable Output of the Consultancy Work
- Interpreting and translating for UNHCR, DIBP and Indonesian Government Departments.
- Migrants under IOM care to undergo a brief introductory counselling session.
- Identifying vulnerable cases and reporting them.
- Maintain information binders containing copies of materials disseminated to migrants, and their translations.
- Reporting on reactions of migrants to Australian and Indonesian government policies.
- Undertake travel to other locations.
- Reports: weekly, when on TDY and end of the contract report
IV. Performance Indicator for Evaluation of Results
- Delivery of tasks as instructed by Project Manager and based on the needs of the mission.
- Satisfactory of translation and/or interpreting output as confirmed by IOM staff/officials. The performance evaluation shall be conducted at the end of assignment.
V. Code of Ethics
- When interacting or performing interpreting and translation task, adhere to code of ethics and code of conduct:
- Professionalism
- Maintain confidentiality of the clients and the agencies involved.
- Competence
- Impartially **
VI. Required Qualifications and ExperienceEducation & Competencies
- University Degree in Language Study, Linguistics, or other relevant fields with at least 3 (three) years of professional translating/interpreting experience, or;
- Has training of certification as an Interpreter in the required language.
- Effectively applies knowledge of relevant languages to deliver accurate translations in accordance with defined requirements.
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
Experience
- Has experience working with asylum seekers/refugees either in detention or refugee camp environments.
- Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team from varied cultures and professional background.
- Strong organizational and communication skills (written and spoken).
- Ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Proficient in computer applications.
VII. Other
Having an accreditation in any languages is an advantage.
Consultant with valid working visa or residence permit in Indonesia is preferred.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
General Information
- Before commencing work, the Consultant will be required to submit a statement of good health signed by a certified medical doctor.
- IOM only covers the Consultant against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses.
- The Consultant is responsible for his/her own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness.
How to apply:
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to send the application in ENGLISH, with:
- A letter of interest (1 page max.), clearly specify suitability, availability date and historical of consultancy fee for the similar assignment and minimum three references.
- Detailed curriculum vitae.
- Applicant must clearly state the preferred location in the application.
Please submit your application online through this link, or send by email to rindonesia@iom.int, indicating the reference code above (CFCV/ID10/2018/010) as subject.
Applicants will be contacted only if under serious consideration for the assignment