Project Assistant (Interpreter)

International Organization for Migration - IOM

Staff Closes 13 Jul 2026 5 days left

Overview

Provide interpretation and clerical support for the Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) programme activities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide Arabic to English or Turkish interpretation services.
  • Maintain neutrality during interpretation.
  • Provide clerical support during counselling preparation.
  • Provide ad hoc support for written Arabic - and English/Turkish translations.
  • Assist with migrant intake.
  • Provide general information on AVRR programme and answer basic queries.
  • Contribute to reporting and statistics.
  • Comply with IOM Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Agreement.
  • Assist in referring vulnerable migrants with special needs.
  • Inform management of problems and suggest improvements.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
Required Experience
  • Two years of relevant professional experience with a Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Linguistics, or related fields.
  • Four years of relevant experience with a completed High school diploma.
  • Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups is an advantage.
  • Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.
  • Experience in translation in case management processes is an advantage.
  • In depth knowledge of migration related subject areas.
  • Knowledge of implementing emergency/humanitarian projects.
  • Microsoft Office Skills.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law, Linguistics, or related fields from an accredited academic institution.
  • Completed High school diploma from an accredited academic institution.
Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in Arabic and Turkish or English is required (oral and written).
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of UN languages or Farsi is advantageous.
Contract Duration
Up to 9 months
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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