I will not accept payment or favour from or on behalf of persons of concern to UNHCR;
I will not engage in contact or exchanges with persons of concern to UNHCR or other
third parties that could undermine, or be perceived to undermine, either my impartiality
as an interpreter or the fairness and integrity of UNHCR procedures;
I will carry out my responsibilities in a manner that is consistent with UNHCR standards
for cultural, gender and age sensitivity in UNHCR procedures.
Duty Report
I undertake to inform the UNHCR staff member for whom I am providing interpretation
services, and to report to my direct supervisor any facts or incidents that could undermine,
or be perceived to undermine, my impartiality or effectiveness in the performance of my
responsibilities. Specifically, I agree to report without delay:
Any ties, professional or personal, I have with a person of concern to UNHCR in relation
to whom I have been assigned to provide interpretation services;
Any employment, association or private interest I have which could be inconsistent with,
or perceived to be incompatible with, my role as a UNHCR interpreter;
Any other factors that could adversely affect my competence to provide interpretation
services that have been assigned to me.
Consequences of Breach of the Undertaking
I understand that this signed Undertaking of Confidentiality and Impartiality will be
maintained on my personal file, and that failure to comply with the undertakings above,
without reasonable excuse, will amount to misconduct and may result in disciplinary
proceedings against me and/or legal action.
I have read, understand and accept each of the undertakings set out above.
Signature of Interpreter: .......................................................................................................................................
Date: ..............................................................................................................................................................................
Place: .............................................................................................................................................................................
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