Overview
The Senior Field Assistant provides operations support to UNHCR and partner organizations for refugees and other persons of concern. The role involves interpretation and translation services to facilitate communication during field missions and with the local community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operations support to Resettlement, Protection, Registration, Child Protection, Community-Based Protection, Refugee Status Determination, and field staff of UNHCR and partner organizations.
- Deliver interpretation services in Kinyarwanda, Swahili, English, and French languages, providing support during interviews, counseling, community engagement activities, meetings, orientation sessions, and other communication needs.
- Translate written official documents/statements, including general correspondence and manuals as needed.
- Comply with UNHCR's Code of Conduct and adhere to the Undertaking of Confidentiality and Impartiality.
- Familiarize oneself with and abide by the standards of conduct set forth in the Secretary-General's Bulletin, ST/SGB/2003/13.
- Undertake any other needs and tasks assigned.
Required Experience
Two years of experience in translation and interpretation (Kinyarwanda, Swahili, English, French).
Qualifications
Bachelor or equivalent.
