IOM: Interpreter-Athens
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Location:
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Salary:negotiable / YEAR
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Job type:FULL_TIME
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Posted:2 weeks ago
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Category:Language and Writing Services
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Deadline:05/12/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.
Context
The International Organization for Migration – Office in Greece (IOM) in cooperation with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, through the Helios Junior Project, will target the integration of young migrant adults in Greek mainland and islands.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for assisting the coordination of the project’s activities.
- Provide interpretation services for integration activities within the program.
- Translate informational materials for distribution to program beneficiaries.
- Translate documents and materials between English, Greek, and the target language as needed.
- Manage the program’s helpline and financial assistance line.
- Accompany the integration facilitator on visits to program beneficiaries’ residences, as needed.
- Facilitate intercultural mediation by sharing information and raising awareness of the cultural and communicative context of both beneficiaries and the local community to support mutual understanding.
- Participate in individual and group sessions with beneficiaries alongside other program professionals.
- Assist in handling emergency cases in collaboration with other professionals.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Education
- High school degree/certificate with minimum two years of relevant work experience.
- University degree from an accredited academic institution an advantage.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
- Experience in working in a migration/refugee setting would be considered as an advantage;
- Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
Skills
- Strong organizational, facilitation, communication, writing and presentations skills;
- Strong work ethics and commitment to humanitarian principles;
- Valid driver’s license with at least five years driving experience an advantage.
Languages
- Fluency in English and Greek (written and oral) is required.
- Fluency in Arabic (written and oral) is required.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Notes
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: No requirements
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