Staff Interpreter

Overview

The Staff Interpreter will provide language support services for applicants in the Assisted Passage Program, ensuring clear communication between applicants, IRC staff, and partner agencies through interpretation and translation.

Tasks Summary

• Provide accurate interpretation during APP activities.
• Translate documents between English and target languages.
• Support the development of language resources for APP.
• Follow daily/weekly interpreter schedules as assigned.
• Maintain records of interpretation and translation assignments.
• Provide feedback to supervisors on language needs and challenges.
• Uphold APP standards for interpreting and The IRC Way.
• Participate in training sessions and refresher courses.
• Support peer learning by sharing best practices with fellow interpreters.
• Report trends in refugees and community concerns to supervisors.
• Attend team meetings and training as required.
• Comply with IRC’s Integrity and Compliance guidelines.
• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC [team/office].
• Foster ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum two years’ experience as an interpreter or in Rohingya refugees’ programs.
• Experience in translation is preferred.
• Experience working with refugee resettlement preferred.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Proficient in English (oral and written). • Proficient in target language(s) (oral and written).

Languages Preferred: • Fluency in Rohingya is advantageous.

Contract Duration: 31st July 2026 (With possibilities of extension)

Work Modality: Cox’s Bazar Office, with frequent travel to Ukhiya

Remuneration: