Bilingual Cultural Mediator & Interpreter (Dari/Pashto)

IOM - UN Migration; Qatar; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM - UN Migration in Qatar seeks a professional interpreter/translator to support Afghan evacuees with Dari/Pashto and English interpretation and translations. The role requires sensitivity to humanitarian principles and confidentiality, with duties including accompanying guests, reporting, and cultural awareness sessions.

Fluency in English and Dari or Pashto is required, and experience in fast-paced, multicultural environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or equivalent in political/social sciences or migration related field with relevant experience.
• Alternate pathway: high school diploma plus five years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation in Dari and/or Pashto and English to Afghan evacuees.
• Accompany guests to appointments to provide interpretation support.
• Carry out informal translations between English and Dari/Pashto under tight deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection in all paperwork.
• Organize cultural awareness sessions to strengthen intercultural understanding.
• Contribute to daily/quarterly/annual reports using the SMART CAMP SYNC App.
• Assist the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism team as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Translation and interpretation

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Flexibility / shift work

Confidentiality & data protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields

High school diploma with five years of relevant experience

Job description

IOM - UN Migration in Qatar seeks a professional interpreter/translator to support Afghan evacuees with Dari/Pashto and English interpretation and translations. The role requires sensitivity to humanitarian principles and confidentiality, with duties including accompanying guests, reporting, and cultural awareness sessions.

Fluency in English and Dari or Pashto is required, and experience in fast-paced, multicultural environments is preferred.