For Measles emergency response project in Somaliland, MSF is looking for:

       QUALIFIED TRANSLATOR

Workplace                         :   Hargeisa with travel to regions

Type of contract                :  Short term Contract (1 Month)

Number of Positions        :  3

Start date                            :  22nd June 2022

Main purpose of the position

Performing professional translation activities and delegated duties depending on supervisor’s specialization and instructions and according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper representation and translation of MSF activities and core values.

Specifically, verbal interpretation, in person or remotely, during field trips to regions, counselling activities (medical round, meetings, etc.) and written translations, from the mission language to local language(s) or vice versa, in order to ensure accurate, respectful, fluent and confidential communication between international staff and local population.

Main responsibilities

• Providing face to face interpreting
• Performing administrative tasks required by line Manager or expat team member
• Providing necessary feedback to line Manager or expat team member following discussions and negotiations.
• Informing line manager and other expat staff about important cultural nuances to consider during a meeting, patient consultations or interview with local people.
• Participate in staff trainings and meetings as an interpreter.
• Adapt communication to any circumstances, using appropriate language registry as well as

diplomatic and courtesy manners.

• Must be willing to travel to the Regional hospitals (Burco, Berbera, Borama) for field visits with the MSF team
• Translate MSF internal / external documents (flip charts) into local language(s).
• Keep record of all translated documents.
• Look after all equipment provided, i.e. dictionaries or other books that belong to MSF
• Ensure confidentiality and medical secrecy.