Overview
To enhance communication with the local community, ensure high-quality translations, and facilitate effective liaison with host government representatives.
Tasks Summary
- Provides verbal communication/interpretation between UNTSO Military observers and local population.
- Provides written translation of documents from Arabic to English and vice versa.
- Liaises and arranges meetings between host country entities and Team Leaders/Observers.
- Reports to assigned Teams and accompanies Military Observers on daily patrols to provide interpretation and geographical orientation.
- Provides daily media briefs to UNTSO Military Observers and staff.
- Assists officers with the preparation of drafts, briefing notes, and background information.
- Assists in training junior officers on cultural background and geographical briefs.
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of five (05) years of work experience in providing translation/interpretation services is required.
- Geographical knowledge in the Area of Separation (AoS) South – West of Golan area in Syria is required.
- Knowledge of MS Word and Excel is required.
Qualification Requirements
- High school diploma is required.
- Certificate in Translation or in related field is desirable.