UNHCR Vacancy - Interpreter Clerk

OFFICE OF THE UNHCR REGIONAL REPRESENTATION IN JAKARTA

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

JOB DESCRIPTION
08/INSJA/003


Functional Title: Interpreter Clerk (2 posts)
Post Number: (to be allocated in due course)
Duty Station: Jakarta
Date of Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Duration of Assignment: 1 year with possibility for extension
Category and Level: GL-4
Closing Date: 3 December 2008 (2 weeks)

1. Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer and overall supervision of the Senior Regional Protection Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Interpret oral conversations, discussion and interviews;
2. Translate letters, newspaper articles, reports;
3. Travel on mission to field locations to interview asylum seekers and refugees as needed;
4. Assist in the registration process;
5. Respond to queries relating to the area of responsibilities;
6. Perform any other duties as required.




2. Qualifications:

Education and Experience: Complete secondary education with certificate in Interpretation/Translation, Languages, Business Administration, Secretarial Work or related field; with a minimum of 2 years previous job experience in the same functional area. Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment/context an added asset.

Nationality: Must be a citizen of Indonesia.

Language: Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and oral) and at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Farsi or Tamil.

Skills: Interpretation/translation, communication, computer and standard office software literate with proficiency in using other offices equipment (fax, telephone, typewriter, photocopy, etc.)


3. Working Relationships

(i) With UNHCR Staff

(ii) With External Parties: asylum seekers and refugees


4. Supervision exercised and guidance given:

NONE

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CANDIDATES who wish to be considered for this vacancy should apply in writing to:
UNHCR RR Jakarta
Menara Ravindo, 14th Floor
Jl. Kebon Sirih Kav. 75
Jakarta 10340

UNHCR Staff members should consult APPC Regulations 14-17 on eligibility to apply for a post within the GL category (IOM/FOM/42/2006 dated 06 June 2006 refers)

IMPORTANT: Candidates must indicate the post title. Only those short-listed for interviews will be notified.

Late applications will not be considered.
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JAKARTA 20/11/2008