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 Ukraine and potentially 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 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.

      Benefits
      This is a full-time fixed term position with a competitive base salary based in the Ukraine at the LES 6 level on the ICMP Ukraine salary scale, generous paid leave, and extensive health insurance benefits for the incumbent and any eligible dependent. For more details, please see the ICMP website.

      This position is not eligible for expatriate allowances.

      Expected start date: ASAP

      Review of applications will begin 5 October 2022; however, the position will remain open until filled.

      ICMP is committed to maintaining an environment of mutual respect, where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants. ICMP believes that diversity and inclusion among our staff are critical to our success as a global organization, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a thoroughly diverse range of candidates. ICMP is proud to be part of the International Gender Champions network.

      ICMP may cancel this recruitment without notice or may decide to offer a position with different duties and/or contract length.

      ICMP does not request payment during any stage of the selection process.