Interpreter (Arabic-French)

Delivers interpretation, translation and cultural mediation for IOM’s HELIOS+ integration project in the North Aegean. The interpreter supports beneficiaries from first contact through helpline enquiries and service access, identifies emerging barriers, maintains constructive links with partners and helps IOM teams deliver activities in centres and reception facilities.

• Make initial contact with beneficiaries and build respectful, trusting relationships
• Provide interpretation and cultural mediation
• Handle project helpline calls, record them and report new issues to the Project Assistant
• Maintain relations with beneficiaries, stakeholders and humanitarian actors
• Identify gaps and barriers to beneficiaries’ access to services
• Translate information materials and support mediation and project activities at HELIOS+ centres and reception facilities

• High school degree/certificate with at least one year of relevant work experience
• Previous work experience in a similar role
• Fluency in English, Greek, Arabic and French, written and oral

• University degree from an accredited academic institution
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Valid driver’s license with at least five years of driving experience

• Interpretation
• Translation
• Cultural Mediation
• Computer Literacy

• Contract: Special Short term ungraded, up to nine months
• Appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances