Overview
The purpose of the internship is to support the DIOS Investigations Division by providing Arabic-English interpretation and related assistance for investigations, assessments, and intake activities, and by supporting the accurate documentation and understanding of information gathered.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide accurate and impartial Arabic-English interpretation during interviews, discussions, intake contacts, assessments or other investigative support activities, as requested.
- Assist in translating or summarizing relevant documents, communications or case-related materials, while preserving meaning, tone and confidentiality.
- Support DIOS ID staff in preparing for interviews, assessments and intake activities, including by reviewing relevant background materials and organizing documentation.
- Assist in preparing interview notes, summaries, chronologies or other written records, as required and under the guidance of DIOS ID staff.
- Support the organization and handling of sensitive information in accordance with applicable confidentiality and information-management requirements.
- Provide other support to investigations, assessments and intake processes, as requested.
Qualifications
• Enrolment in, or recent completion of, a university degree in translation, interpretation, law, international relations, social sciences, public administration or another relevant field.
