About Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism

Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanismis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Switzerland, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Field Interpreter (English/Kurdish-Kurmanji) Individual Contractor
• Grade:CON
• Location:Geneva (Remote work possible)
• Department:Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Language: English and French are the working languages in the Secretariat.
• Language: For this position fluency in English and Kurdish-Kurmanji is required.
• Language: Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
• Language: Knowledge of Kurdish-Sorani is desirable..
• Experience: Two years of professional experience in interpretation (Kurdish/Kurmanji/English).

Skills

• Consecutive interpretation including witness interviews in Kurdish Kurmanji/English is required.
• Experience providing translation to human rights or criminal law investigations or on accountability or human rights-related subjects is desirable.
• Work experience with an accountability mechanism is desirable.
• Experience working in the field within a team is desirable.
• Experience interpreting for victims and survivors of atrocity crimes is desirable..

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply