INTERPRETER/OFFICE ASSISTANT ;RETURN AND RECONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE (RRTF) DEPARTMENT;OHR DOBOJ

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The incumbent will be responsible for interpretation and translation for the RRTF FO and Special Envoy (SE), as required and carrying out administrative tasks.  Given the nature of work, strong teamwork, co-ordination, and attention to detail are required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Assist RRTF FO/SE in organising meetings, acquiring information from DPs, organisations, Municipal officials and other groups of interest to RRTF as well as compilation of charts and maps; 

·        Review and report on all forms of daily and weekly media of interest to the RRTF FO/SE programs; 

·        Implement and develop projects as requested by the RRTF FO;

·        Attend meetings and take the minutes as required by RRTF FO;

·        Perform various administrative duties as required;

·        Interpretation and translation for OHR Sarajevo and some other IOs (OSCE, UNHCR), when required;

·        All other related duties as assigned by their supervisors. 

REQUIREMENTS

·        University degree is an advantage, but not a must;

·        Minimum of one year work experience as translator/interpreter essential;

·        Previous work experience with international organizations preferred;

·        Excellent written and spoken English;

·        Computer literacy;

·        Superior administrative and organizational skills;

·        Excellent communication skills;

·        Ability to work with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide a CV (in English) with

one-page cover letter and references to the following:

Please quote Reference No. 2002/200

Closing date for applications: July 29, 2002

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

No telephone enquiries please