Senior Staff Interpreter (National Position)
International Rescue Committee
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- Manage staff /contract Interpreter work schedule based on language needs in coordination with the RSC Program Managers.
- Monitor interpreter performance and provide feedback for performance development.
- Track interpreting assignments for program statistical purposes, prepare and submit a monthly report to supervisor.
- Provide training to interpreters regarding professional interpretation services in accordance with USRAP Policies and Procedures.
- Assist in a recruitment and in mentoring new interpreters as needed.
- Identify gaps and training needed as part of the professional development of interpreter team tracking.
- Assist in providing Annual IRC Way, Fraud and Ethics (F&E) Training to the CBAs and local contractors.
- Update the interpreter training materials video and power point presentation into local languages (Karen/Burmese), review and update any new terminology into interpreter glossary when it is made available.
- Provide language support to Cultural Orientation (CO) team in CO materials review.
- Provide interpretation during RSC assignments for US immigration, Prescreening, Pre-Post interviews and Cultural Orientation (CO) training.
- Translate documents from Karen/Burmese languages to English language and vice versa.
- Perform other relevant duties as directed by supervisor.
- At least two years of relevant professional experience in interpretation services is required
- Resettlement processing or other NGO experience is preferred.
- Previous work in a multi-cultural environment is advantageous.
- High level of professionalism while carrying duties per the SOPs (ie. integrity and confidentiality)
- Solid organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
- Strong communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with partners, colleagues, beneficiaries, and interpreters.
- Problem-solver who takes initiative to provide solutions.
- Ability to support activities through good listening and analytical skills.
- Meticulously attentive to details, and able to ensure compliance of policies and procedures by team members, providing feedback in a professional and constructive way.
- When required, able to assist in providing the necessary guidance and support to co-workers.
- Team oriented yet able to think and work independently.
- Flexible and able to work in fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with a positive attitude.
- Able to travel whenever required, both domestically and internationally
- Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
- Perfect command of one or more of the following: Karen-S'gaw, Karen-Pwo, and/or Burmese
- Computer Literacy -competence in Ms Office i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook
- Ability to type 40 words per minute.