Interpreter/translator (russian/ukrainian) - Roster job from ICMP in Postcode 2514 in Den Haag, Netherlands

Organization profile

Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. Be part of a growing international organization that is dedicated to tackling this global challenge.

ICMP is a treaty-based intergovernmental organization, based in The Hague, the Netherlands that helps governments and other authorities to locate missing persons from conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. ICMP supports the work of other organizations in their efforts, encourages public involvement in its activities and contributes to the development of appropriate expressions of commemoration and tribute to the missing. To learn more about the ICMP, click here.

The Opportunity

The Interpreter/Translator will support ICMP by providing accurate and timely written and verbal translation from/into Russian/English and English/Russian, Ukrainian/English and English/ Ukrainian;

The main duties of the Interpreter/Translator will include the following:

• Provide interpretation and translation support during trainings, workshops and seminars (in-person and online)
• Translate training materials from Russian/Ukrainian to English and vice versa
• Contribute to the creation of glossary and any other relevant tool or process to ensure the consistent use of terminology across the organization
• Review translated material for accuracy of meaning, grammar and syntax

Requirements

• Professionally fluent in written and spoken English, Russian and Ukrainian
• At least 6 years of professional experience providing translation/interpretation services in roundtables, high level meetings, training and/or workshop environment
• Experience providing translation both in-person and online
• Ability to translate both consecutively and simultaneously
• Ability to travel within the region and to The Netherlands
• Ability to work irregular hours and on short notice
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Computer with standard software package (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint), a web camera, speaker and headphones
• Access to reliable internet

Skills

• Tact, discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong presentation skills and business acumen
• Computer literacy, including excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Proven ability to interact positively with people regardless of position, culture, nationality or gender
• Willingness to travel and to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
• Capacity and willingness to work in sometimes challenging circumstances

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be submitted in English.

Compensation

Remuneration is commensurate with experience and professional designation.

The contract terms will be for a period of two years. Payment will be made on actual work performed which will be on an ad hoc and irregular basis. ICMP cannot guarantee a minimum number of days per month.

In the case of travel, ICMP provides medical evacuation and travel insurance. The consultant is required to provide their own health, life and accident insurance.

The position is based in The Hague but may be filled also on a remote basis.