Interpreter Support Assistant at CWS RSC Africa

Roles for the Interpreter Support Assistant Job

• Updates and maintains the RSC Africa Interpreter database.
• Develops resources for use by Interpreters and RSC staff to further improve the efficient and effective use of Interpreters.
• Conducts training, testing, support and supervision of the Interpreters, both in the field and in Nairobi on a regular basis.
• Participates in Prescreening, USCIS, and Cultural Orientation Circuit Ride (CR) briefing and debriefing to provide expertise on Interpreters.
• Provides in-house training to RSC staff on how to effectively working with Interpreters. Submits monthly reports on the status of activities.
• Interprets into/from English in/from at least one of the following languages: Amharic, Congolese Swahili, French, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Oromo, or Somali.
• Translate materials as required/ requested.
• Coordinate with Date Integrity to develop reports related to Interpreters.
• Work closely with Program Integrity Specialist to ensure RSC Program Integrity Guidelines on Interpreters (both required and recommended) are implemented, adhered to, and reported appropriately.
• Maintains a current knowledge of the United States Refugee Admissions Program.
• Travels periodically to field locations throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned to enhance the efficiency and efficacy of the operation

Interpreter Support Assistant Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of directly related experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree
• 1.5 years experience as an Interpreter or as a Coordinator of Interpreters preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver quality training programs.
• Demonstrated computer skills for Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet.

Interpreter Support Assistant RSC Africa Jobs Abilities

• maintain the integrity of official records;
• travel throughout Sub Saharan Africa as required;
• analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions;
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude;
• deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, refugees and members of the general public;
• conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of RSC Africa and CWS/IRP;
• maintain a high performance standard with attention to detail;
• carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision;
• work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa;
• manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities;
• work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation;
• effectively manage RSC Africa’s resources;
• actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).