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RetainerInterpreter(Khmer)
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“Retainer Interpreter (Khmer). Skills: Interpretation, Translation, Khmer, English. Translate accurately and professionally, in a timely manner, documents in relation to Registration (REG), Refugee Status Determination (RSD), Resettlement (RST), Community Services and other Protection purposes for the UNHCR Representation in Thailand from the specific language assigned to the undersigned interpreter to English and vice versa.. Interpret during REG/RSD/RST/CS/Protection interviews/counselling sess”
Industry & Context.
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Proven skills in communicating proficiently from the assigned language to English and vice versa., Accurate listening, speaking, reading and writing, reporting in both languages in a verbatim and efficient manner., Professional conduct and ethics in the course of performing interpretation and translation services., 1 year relevant experience with High School or Bachelor or equivalent or higher, IT-Computer Literacy
Nice to Have
Prior experience in interpretation/translation is desirable.
What You'll Do.
Translate accurately and professionally
documents in relation to Registration (REG)
Refugee Status Determination (RSD)
Community Services and other Protection purposes for the UNHCR Representation in Thailand from the specific language assigned to the undersigned interpreter to English and vice versa.
Interpret during REG/RSD/RST/CS/Protection interviews/counselling sessions of asylum seekers/refugees.
Carry out interpretation for other UNHCR Offices/ staff members and/or delegations of resettlement countries in Bangkok when requested and with prior approval from the RSD Officer.
Interpret in the context of various Protection information sessions
training and related sessions including on best interest determination
Interpret telephone inquiries made by asylum-seekers/refugees/phone callers in the language assigned to the undersigned interpreters when instructed by the immediate Supervisor.
Report to the Supervisor on each call received for recording in the database
and further action by other responsible staff.
Perform other interpretation and translation functions as requested by the supervisors.
Interprets and/or translates from newspapers
Interprets oral conversations
discussions and interviews especially when attending meetings with high ranking officials
diplomats and others.
Travels with international staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance
both internal and external
some involving high-ranking officials and takes minutes/notes.
Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities.
Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility.
Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.
Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work.
issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Communicating proficiently from the assigned language to English and vice versa; Accurate listening, speaking, reading and writing, reporting in both languages in a verbatim and efficient manner
Full Job Description
**Deadline for Applications** May 27, 2026 **Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)** A (least hardship) **Family Type (not applicable for home-based)** Family **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** UNOPS LICA3 **Target Start Date** 2026-03-01 **Terms of Reference** 1\. General Background Interpretation services for the language of: Khmer ***Remark : The work can be performed remotely. 2\. Purpose and Scope of Assignment 1\. To translate accurately and professionally, in a timely manner, documents in relation to Registration (REG), Refugee Status Determination (RSD), Resettlement (RST), Community Services and other Protection purposes for the UNHCR Representation in Thailand from the specific language assigned to the undersigned interpreter to English and vice versa. 2\. To interpret during REG/RSD/RST/CS/Protection interviews/counselling sessions of asylum seekers/refugees. When requested and with prior approval from the RSD Officer, to carry out interpretation for other UNHCR Offices/ staff members and/or delegations of resettlement countries in Bangkok. 3\. To interpret in the context of various Protection information sessions, briefings, training and related sessions including on best interest determination, etc. 4\. When instructed by the immediate Supervisor, to interpret telephone inquiries made by asylum-seekers/refugees/phone callers in the language assigned to the undersigned interpreters. 5\. To report to the Supervisor on each call received for recording in the database, Progres, and further action by other responsible staff. 6\. To perform other interpretation and translation functions as requested by the supervisors. Qualifications and Experience • Possesses proven skills in communicating proficiently from the assigned language to English and vice versa. This means accurate listening, speaking, reading and writing, reporting in both languages in a verbatim and efficient manner. • Possesses professional conduct and ethics in the course of performing
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