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Interpreter
Medecins sans Frontieres France

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to Doctors without Borders. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of health professionals, logistic and administrative staff - bound together by our charter.  Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organization.

MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors.

 


 Gross: 487 USD
 Section/Unit: Mygoma Orphange
 Grade Level: 3
 Supervisor: Administration Manager or HRCo
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Duration: 6 months
 Closing Date: 06 June 2022

 
 Background:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF France) France is an international non-governmental organization working in the field of medical care in Sudan. We are looking for a qualified candidate to fill in the position of Interpreter



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Perform oral and written translation, from the mission language to local language(s) or vice versa, in order to ensure simultaneous, accurate, friendly, respectful, objective and fluent communication between MSF staff and local population.

  • Translate documents from / to mission language into a local one upon request.
  • Translate discussions / meetings as requested
  • Always keep respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff participating in discussions.
  • Ensure confidentiality of all translation is maintained as directed by the Mission/Project coordination team.
  • Ensure neutrality and accuracy when translating.
  • Declare any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g. personal involvement) which would necessitate using other staff members for translation.

Inform international staff about local customs, tradition, etc., that will help understand better the context and better communicate.


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Education

  • Essential secondary education.
  • Desirable official translator degree (Mission working language)

Experience

  • Previous working experience required. Desirable with MSF or other NGOs

Languages                       

  • Mission and local languages essential.

Knowledge

        Desirable computer literacy (word)

Competencies

  • Results
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility
  • Commitment
  • Service
  • Cultural

 


Applications must be in English language and include:

  • Complete CV and Copies of all certificates and diplomas.
  • Cover letter in English
  • Updated contact details (candidate’s phone number and a backup phone number)
  • Sudanese National ID.  Copy of Labor card and civil certificate.

 Application should be submitted on or before 06 June 2022 in sealed envelope mentioning “MSF France- application for Medical Interprter”, in MSF France Office at Al Ryad district, Block#12, House#2, Jazer street, Khartoum State  .

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications to be submitted to HR office.

Note:  Covid19 risk factors will be done by MSF staff health before the confirmation of the contract.









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