Interpreter/Cultural Mediator Farsi & Pashto

HELSİNKİ YURTTAŞLAR DERNEĞİ

For this job the person is obliged to respect the confidentiality of the information about beneficiaries, personnel and the programme.

 

 

TERMS OF REFERENCES

 

Country: Turkey

Location:  Istanbul        

Contract period: One year starting from December 2018 (renewable)

Schedule: Part Time

 

Reports hierarchically: Project Coordinator

Functionally:  Project Coordinator

  

Main purpose:

In the context of the starting up and consolidation of a centre for rehabilitation of trauma for migrants in Istanbul and in collaboration with the different professionals, ensures proper and accurate translation acting as a mediator through demonstrating cultural and cross-cultural sensitivity.

 

Accountabilities:

·        Works closely with all the team, to deliver complete and accurate translation and interpretation of a broad range of subjects.

·        Facilitates communication between the beneficiaries and the professional engaged in the consultation using the most appropriate language.  

·        Facilitates communication through interpretation during reception, group activities and phone calls.

·        Translate written texts including documents, short stories etc.

·        Assists the team in understanding the cultural background of patients consulted.

·        Assists the team with terminology related to the professional needs.

·        Assists in translating training and IEC materials in given languages.

·        Accompanies the patient to external services for referral, when required.

·        Provides inputs and shares observation during case discussion with professionals when required

·        Attends supervision and training sessions to reflect on their practices and develop capacity.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Education:          University education (or equivalent), preferably in department of foreign

                          language/linguistics is an asset.

 

Languages:           Excellent Farsi language skills, both written and verbal is essential

Good command of Turkish is essential

Good command of English is essential

Ability to understand different dialects is an asset

 

Experience:        Desirable working experience with specific vulnerable groups

                           Experience in working in team, preferably in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) 

                           Experience in mental health projects as translators/interpreters is a distinctive asset

    

Skills & Competencies:                       Excellent communication, inter-personal and listening skills

                                                Strongly motivated by humanitarian work

                                                Ability to demonstrate a welcoming and emphatic attitude

                                                Commitment to confidentiality and neutrality

                                                Open-minded, adaptable, cooperative

                                           Able to work under pressure in an emotionally challenging environment

                                                Good organization skills

                                           Flexible and open to different cultural, multi-ethnic and gender dynamics