INTERPRETER (National post)

DUTY STATION:                 Brcko

CONTRACT TYPE:            Consultancy (until 31.12.2005)

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION

Purpose of the position is to provide Interpreting and translating support for the various departments in Brcko FAO as direct help to the Consultants. The scope involves translation of various documents, providing translation support in various meetings, and carrying out tasks as supplied by the supervisor.  Given the nature of work, strong teamwork, co-ordination, and attention to detail is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Provide written translations with a high level of accuracy that captures the specific nature of the document.  This requires a high level of skill and therefore a large working vocabulary is required.

·        Interpret in various meetings that cover broad subject areas.

·        Ability to translate in front of large crowd and in the public forum (i.e radio/TV interviews, press conferences).

·        Maintain required archives of translated documents.

·        An interpreter is required to make the continuous investment in skills required to carry these basic tasks.

·        Provide general administrative support in terms of arranging meetings and agendas.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

·        University Degree in English Language studies required or equivalent working experience (minimum five years)

·        Minimum of one year of work experience in a similar position essential, previous experience with the OHR is an advantage

·        Excellent computer skills

·        Ability to work in a team as well as unsupervised

·        Ability to work with people from various cultural backgrounds

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

No telephone inquiries please