Job Description
Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) Assistant -Team Member Interpreter
Duty Station [Hodeida -Yemen]
Who are we?
The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.
The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.
All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.
DRC has been operating in the Middle East (ME) region for over a decade, running a combination of emergency, livelihood, protection and advocacy programmes through Country Offices (COs) in Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey with a Regional Office (RO) in Amman.
DRC Yemen’s response
Throughout its nine field offices and a workforce of 270 staff, DRC upholds its main programmatic objectives to provide immediate and life-sustaining assistance, strengthen the protective environment, and reduce displacement-related risks and vulnerabilities by promoting self-reliance at household and community levels.
About the Job:
Overall
HMA Assistant - Team Member Interpreter will be responsible to do translations of NTS/EORE/EOD/MMC documents and interpreting between international TFM and local Team Leaders, NTS/EORE Officers, NTS/EORE Assistants and EOD operators during training and activities.
Responsibilities:
- Translate EOD/NTS/EORE/MMC and other documents from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- Verbally interpret between TFM and local personnel from English to Arabic and vice versa.
- Accompany TFM during activities.
- Familiarize himself with EOD/NTS/EORE/MMC terms.
- Report all security issues to TL and/or TFM.
About you
To be successful in this role you must have:
Experience and technical competencies:
- Must be fluent in speaking and writing English and Arabic.
- Experience of working in challenging and insecure environments.
- Must be able to work in team environment.
- Must be in good physical condition and health.
- Working as EOD interpreter will be an asset.
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Moreover, we also expect the following:
Required qualifications:
Education:
- College qualification in English language.
- Familiarity with HMA sector is an advantage.
Languages:
- Fluency in written and spoken Arabic;
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
Stakeholders:
- HDP Mine Action department in Yemen (Operations Manager, Head of Program, Technical Field Managers, national teams, Programme Manager).
- YEMAC officials.
We offer
DRC will offer the successful applicant a contract until November 30, 2025, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work as soon as possible, and be willing and able to work in Hodeida.
Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment. This position will be placed at Band (I Non-manager) and will be reporting to HMA Manager.