Communications Senior Officer - Translation (Translation - English & Arabic) - Retainer

Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager, the incumbent will work closely with the UNOCT/UNCCT Head of the Global Programme on PRR in coordination with the UNOCT Iraq Head of Office. The Communications Senior Officer - Translation will provide dedicated translation and interpretation services to support the implementation of “Addressing Urgent Needs in Iraq: Screening, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration of Adults, Management of High-Risk Prisoners, and Protection Needs of Children Returned from Syria”. 

The incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

• Translate written documents, presentations, and other materials from English to Arabic and vice versa.
• Provide simultaneous interpretation during in-person meetings and events, ensuring seamless communication between English and Arabic speakers.
• Provide support in the organization and set up of relevant in-person and online engagements, as needed.
• Produce accurate records of translated documents and interpreted sessions.
• Conduct debriefings and produce reports of meetings as needed.
• Provide cultural context, insights, and advice on sensitivities and etiquette to UNOCT leadership.
• Develop glossaries, manage terminology databases, research technical terms, and ensure language quality.
• Assist with language and cultural training for staff as needed.
• Facilitate communication in multilingual settings, including informal interactions.
• Transcribe audio and video files as needed and upon requests.
• Conduct subject matter research and create preparation materials based on UNOCT’s request.
• Conduct relevant tasks to interpretation and translation as needed. 

Education 

• Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in linguistics, interpretation, translation or in a field related to the post description  with two (2) years of relevant experience is required; OR
• A first-level university degree (Bachelor`s degree)in linguistics, interpretation, translation or in a field related to the post description with four (4) years of relevant experience is desirable.

Work Experience 

Required experience

• Relevant experience is defined as work experience as Translator/ Interpreter in Arabic/English, English/Arabic.

Desirable experience

• Native proficiency in at least one of the target languages (Arabic, English) and fluency in the other. Native proficiency in Arabic and English would be an asset.
• Accredited interpretation/translation certificate preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in international affairs, including in criminal justice, transitional justice, counter-terrorism and/or social cohesion is an asset.
• Experience working on terrorism and/or conflict dynamics in Iraq, as well as with key stakeholders and national and local institutions would be an asset.
• Experience working with and coordinating United Nations entities on issues related to human rights, international law and counter-terrorism is desirable.

Languages

• Fluency in  Arabic (write, read, speak) is required. 
• Fluency  in English (write, read, speak) is required.
• Knowledge of any local language is desirable.