Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

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Project Context and Scope

Under the Assistance Programme, IOM has provided essential and lifesaving humanitarian support to Afghan guests at Camp As Saliyah in Doha, Qatar for almost five years. A team of technical experts requires regular translation and community liaison support to ensure operational continuity.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing
The consultant will contribute to all Assistance Programme units with community liaison and translation services. Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Support in creating, translating, and diss

  eminating IEC materials for Assistance Programme Units.

• Provide roving operations and translation support across Assistance Programme Units.
• Contribute cultural and linguistic guidance for potential resettlement related initiatives.
• Contribute to organizing and running culturally appropriate monitoring and evaluation exercises.
• Support with off-platform escorting and translation services when necessary.
• Support in developing and executing beneficiary assessments.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Demonstrates strong communication skills , professionalism, and respect for diversity.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with organizational policies and codes of conduct.
• Works collaboratively with staff across units and accepts feedback constructively.
• Manages workload independently and meets agreed deliverables without close supervision.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Secondary education is required, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience.

OR

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience providing translation and interpretation support (oral and written), particularly in humanitarian or assistance programme contexts.
• Previous experience working with displaced populations, including refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced persons, is required.
• Experience working in camp settings is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to support community engagement, beneficiary communication, and culturally sensitive information dissemination

Languages

• Fluency in Dari and/or Pashto and English is required.
• Fluency in both Dari and Pashto is an advantage.

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 five 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 Competencies – 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 Organization’s 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

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.

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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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