Arabic-Turkish Interpreter Migration Support; Remote

General

Description of assignment title: Interpreter

Assignment country: Türkiye

Duty stations: Ankara

Work location: Remote

Expected start date: 07/31/2026

Duration: 4 months

Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 10. Reduced inequalities

Host entity: IOM Türkiye

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Associate UCoS from Apr
2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

• Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the leading intergovernmental organization inthe field of migration and is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. IOM ispart of the United Nations system, as a related organization. IOMsupports migrants across the world, developing effective responses to the shifting dynamics of migration and, as such, is a key sourceof advice on migration policy and practice.
  
  The organization worksin emergency situations, developing the resilience of all people onthe move, and particularly those in situations of vulnerability, aswell as building capacity within governments to manage all formsand impacts of mobility. The Organization is guided by the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations,including upholding human rights for all. Respect for the rights,dignity and well-being of migrants remains paramount.

• Integrated and Scalable Approach to the Mixed Migration Flowsby the Borders of Türkiye - Phase I Project  aims to contribute to the Government of Türkiye''s evidence-basedenhancement in border management and existing mechanisms of processing migrants in vulnerable situations in the context ofmixed migration flows. The project is implemented by IOM and the main beneficiary of the project is Ministry of Interior, Presidencyof Migration Management (PMM).
• Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate under IBG Unit, the incumbents will be responsible for providinginterpretation services at the Ä°stanbul SabihaGökçen Airport to PMM and to the beneficiariesassisted. The incumbent will also be responsible for performing other related duties as assigned. The incumbent will undertake the assigned tasks and responsibilities in close communication withPMM''s relevant departments.

• Under the IBG Unit the national UN Volunteer will perform the following tasks:
• Provide support to PMM and relevant beneficiaries, with a flexible work schedule totaling 40 hours per week. This may include workdays exceeding 8 hours, as well as night shifts and weekend work, depending on operational needs.
• Provide interpretation services between Arabic-Turkish (andvice versa) to the relevant department within the PMM, while ensuring accurate and complete communication between theinterviewer and the beneficiary and maintaining strict impartiality throughout the process by refraining from altering the message oradding personal opinion. Deliver all interpretations in a professional, neutral, and confidential manner.
• Preferably, provide interpretation services between
  
  Farsi-Turkish or Urdu-Turkish (and vice versa) to the relevantdepartment within PMM, while ensuring accurate and completecommunication between the interviewer and the beneficiary and maintaining strict impartiality throughout the process byrefraining from altering the message or adding personal opinions.
  
  Deliver all interpretations in a professional, neutral, and confidential manner.
• Assist with on-demand written translations between Arabic and Turkish, as required.
• Adhere to the IOM Standards of Conduct and the Confidentiality Agreement, consistently presenting a professional appearance and a respectful, migrant-friendly attitude. Ensure the privacy and confidentiality of beneficiaries'' medical and personal informationare upheld at all times with discretion and care.
• Promptly notify management of any challenges or concernsarising during daily tasks, and proactively offer suggestions to enhance efficiency and improve the quality of client services.
• Carry out additional tasks or responsibilities as assigned when needed.

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 1 month

Nationality: There are no…