Field Assistant - IQ Talent Marketplace

General Responsibilities:

• Work within the framework of NPA core values
• Act as an ambassador for NPA, through professionalism and conduct
• Adhere to all NPA policies, regulations and procedures
• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by NPA and for any loss or damage, you will be liable for repair or replacement
• Follow all verbal and/or written instructions, unless in direct violation of safety and duty of care. 

Principal Responsibilities: 

• To provide clear and accurate spoken interpretations between NPA TFMs and non-English speaking persons to include NPA national staff, local authorities, informants, security forces, and others.
• To operate in field environments facilitating the survey and clearance as a focal point for communication
• On occasion, provide short written translations from English to Arabic, Arabic to English, of technical NPA documents, Government letters/documents or general administrative matters as tasked by NPA’s Programme Manager.
• Work in the field with the teams as a translator.
• To assist team leaders/SS in filling (translation) the daily/monthly/completion reports.
• To assist field teams in raising store request, loss & damage report, leave/travel requests, personal statement, and PR when tasked by TFM.
• Translation of task implementation plan, IMSMA completion, IMSMA Technical Survey and other reports as required and tasked by TFM.
• To keep an accurate record of all translation tasks, their status/delivery and assignee.
• To be flexible and prioritise tasks according to their importance.
• Drives the vehicle for transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of equipment, stores, documents and any other items as required;
• Responsible for looking after the allocated duty vehicle including all daily maintenance checks, mileage and fuel usage records and ensuring regular and timely services are conducted.
• Ensure vehicles are prepared daily for deployment including the necessary tool kits, communication and satellite tracking checks.
• Maintains daily vehicle logs, provides inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
• Ensure that the driving rules of the Government of Iraq are adhered to.
• Meet all NPA’s requirements as outlined in the vehicle policy.
• Any other duties as tasked by their management/superiors.

Required qualifications:

Education:

Must have:

• Diploma and/or High school as minimum.

Desirable:

• Defensive driving course
• Formal Interpreter Education
• Medic training
• Demining/BAC course

Experience:

Must have:

• Valid Driving Licence (authorised for both manual and automatic transmission)
• Very good knowledge of the area of operation.

• Verbal proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Proficient in Arabic and English written
• In-depth knowledge of core MS Office programmes

Desirable:

• Experience in working with NGOs.
• Former interpreting experience. 

Other qualifications:

• Good communication and understanding skills

Personal Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work effectively under, and adapt to difficult conditions
• Willingness & ability to travel within the country
• Willing to adjust working hours because of the weather and other operational conditions

• interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs via [email protected] 
• The subject of the email should be EHR-23-006
• Please make sure to follow the subject so that your CV will be reviewed.
• CVs must be in the English Language.
• NPA is an equal opportunity employer and Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and/or phone call.
• Unsuccessful candidates will not get a reply.
• The Closing date is 26th Feb 2023.