Job Identification (Reference Number): 13525
Position Title: Associate Project Officer, Interpretation and Translation-MHD (P) (2 Positions)
Duty Station City: Doha
Duty Station Country: Qatar
Grade: UG
Contract Type: Special Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)
Recruiting Type: Professional
Vacancy Type: Call for Applications
Initial duration: 6 months
Closing date: 7 March 2025
Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.
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 (IOM) operates world-wide facilitating safe and orderly migration.
The Health Assessment Programme (HAP) is a cornerstone of IOM’s commitment to ensure that beneficiaries travel in a safe and orderly manner. Services provided during Pre-Departure Medical Preparation (PDMP) protect the health of beneficiaries during their resettlement activities, thereby protecting the health of other travelers and receiving communities. These services allow final planning of health-related assistance required for travel and facilitate safe movement, ensuring continuum of care throughout the resettlement process.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, IOM Qatar, and the direct supervision of the Migration Health Officer, the Interpreter facilitates the communication process between and among persons who do not speak the same language and may represent different cultural backgrounds and in effect enables smooth workflow at the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Doha, Qatar.
TheAssociate Project Officer, Interpretation and Translation-MHD will be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the translation and interpretation activities in the Health Assessment Programme (HAP) in Doha, Qatar.