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On Call Interpreter(Independent Contract)

On Call Interpreter(Independent Contract)

: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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: 903

: 11 September 2020

9 October 2020

Title: On Call Interpreter (Independent Contractor)

REPORTS TO:  Senior Staff Interpreter

Background/IRC Summary:  The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The contract interpreter will perform consecutive interpretation and written translations in support of RSC activities, including casework and cultural orientation.

DELIVERABLES

  • The contractor will provide language support to RSC activities primarily in one or more of the following languages: Karen-Pwo/Karen S’gaw/ Burmese and English at the location and rate agreed upon when the assignment is offered.
  • The contractor will complete all required training and orientations prior to beginning work.
  • The contractor will agree in writing to adhere to IRC mandatory reporting, confidentiality, and communications policies, as well as the Interpreter Code of Conduct, and will inform the IRC of any deviation from these policies.

DURATION OF WORK:  

The contract is expected to start in October, 2020.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Perfect command of one or more of the following languages:  Eastern Karen-Pwo, Karen-S’gaw, and/or Burmese, and fluent English.
  • Professional-level writing skills in Karen S’gaw and English;
  • Able to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
  • Mature and good team player with positive attitude and good interpersonal skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree an advantage but not required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Application letter and most recent CV in English stating qualifications and experience should be submitted to the IRC Human Resources Department at: Thailand.HR@Rescue.org.  All applications will be treated confidentially and not returned. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Application deadline: 9 October 2020.

The IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or physical or mental disability. The IRC is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Thailand.HR@Rescue.org / 02-253 6519-27

 

Contact : Thailand.hr@rescue.org


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