Interpreter-Assistant

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INTERSOS are opening a vacancy of the Interpreter-Assistant

Location: Kyiv

INTERSOS Ukraine is a subdivision of the international humanitarian organization INTERSOS (Italy).

We provide support to victims of emergencies, armed conflicts and natural disasters with particular attention to the most vulnerable categories: children, women, elderly people, displaces persons, who were forced to flee their homes and moved to safer places and also to those who cannot leave the dangerous regions and are under constant threat.

INTERSOS teams are present in Odesa, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolayiv, Kherson and now expand their activities in Sumy.

INTERSOS Ukraine provides economic, humanitarian and medical aid, psychological support, organizes educational activities, gives medicines and equipment to the hospitals, provides shelter and ensures basic human needs. During one year of our work in Ukraine we provided support to more than 100 000 people. 75 000 of them received aid in the sphere of protection, prevention and emergency care. 3 000 medical consultations were carried out in remote regions, which are not covered by the official heath care system. 49 medical institutions received medicines, medical devices and equipment.

Duration of contract: 6 months with possibility for extension

Main Purpose

We are looking for a motivated and responsible Translator / Assistant to provide administrative and translation support to the Head of Mission and the office team.

This is a part-time, office-based position that would be a good opportunity for students or candidates at the beginning of their professional careers who are interested in gaining practical experience in an international humanitarian organization.

Shift: part-time (09:00—13:00)

Reporting to:

Hierarchical: Head of Mission

Functional: HR Manager

Main responsibilities and tasks:

Administrative Support:

• Printing, scanning, copying and organizing documents.
• Coordinating documents for review and signature with the Head of Mission.
• Sending and receiving documents and correspondence, including through Nova Poshta.
• Receiving, registering and distributing incoming correspondence.
• Providing general administrative and office support as required.

Translation Support:

• Providing written translations of documents and other materials from English into Ukrainian and vice versa, as required.
• Providing consecutive interpretation during meetings, discussions and other work-related activities when needed.
• Assisting with other translation-related tasks upon request.

Requirements:

• С1 level of English
• Basic computer literacy and confidence in using MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other standard office tools.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle documents accurately.
• Responsibility, reliability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Education and Experience:

• Students and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• University education in Translation, Philology, Linguistics, International Relations or a related field would be an advantage.
• Previous work experience is not mandatory.

We welcome applications from students who are eager to develop their language and administrative skills while contributing to the work of a humanitarian organization

All INTERSOS employees are expected to perform their roles and responsibilities according to the INTERSOS charter of values, code of ethics, PSEA and Child Protection policies. The job description is mandatory for all positions within INTERSOS and shall be signed by the employee within the first week of employment

INTERSOS is committed to building a diverse workforce by promoting diversity in the Organization, which will bring wealth and represent the organization in its differences; candidates must be treated equally when it comes to the selection process, criteria and inclusion.

!!! To participate in the selection process please send your CV in English and fill in the form here: INTERSOS Application