Assistant /Interpreter – Office of the Special Envoy

The selected candidate will work under the general supervision of the Deputy High Representative/Special Envoy`s Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Special Envoy of Trebinje.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Maintain good knowledge of political situation in Eastern Republika Srpska

·        Preparation and attendance of meetings with local officials and members of the International Community with or without the Special Envoy as deemed appropriate

·        Liaison with International Community and local officials as necessary for the Special Envoy’s office

·        Take meeting minutes as required by the Special Envoy

·        Provision of reports, drafts of letters or other documents

·        Translation of correspondence and other documents from local languages into English and vice versa

·        Interpretation at meetings, discussions, conferences or others official dues as requested by the Special Envoy

·        Interpretation for the Special Envoy during interviews and other public appearances on TV and radio stations

·        Perform driving duties and operate under OHR Transport Procedures

·        Run administration and financial matters in coordination with OHR South

·        Establish and maintain office filing system

·        Accompany the Special Envoy  when on mission

·        Any other relevant duty as required by the Special Envoy

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

§         University degree is an advantage, but not a must

§         Previous work experience with international organisations preferred

§         Professional experience of at least 3 years as translator/interpreter essential preferably with the international community

§         Excellent written and spoken English

§         Political awareness

§         Computer literacy

§         Superior administrative and organisational skills

§         Valid and clean driving license

§         Experience in driving 4×4 vehicles essential

§         Flexibility and ability to cope with stress and long working hours

§         Team work oriented attitude

§         Ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds

Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following:

Administration Manager

OHR South

Kolodvorska bb, 88 000 Mostar

E-mail:  Fax: +387 (0) 36 317 614      E-mail: application@ohr.int

Please quote Reference No. 2002/054

Closing date for applications: Monday 18^th March 2002

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

No telephone inquiries please