Jobs - 34208- 34208 - Interpreter/ Translator (For Indonesian na

34208 - Interpreter/ Translator (For Indonesian nationality only) - Jakarta,Indonesia

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

16-Dec-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months initial contract with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, The Chief Technical Adviser and Project Manager/ Operations Coordinator and directly supervised by the Senior Translator, The translator will provide interpretation and translation to support the FAO/ GOI ECTAD Indonesia Programme, Indonesia.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of key functions:

- Provide oral translation from Indonesian into English and vice versa to technical advisors, project visitors and project personnel during trainings, workshops, meetings, field visits and researches.
- Translate related project documents as requested
- Assist in and facilitating contact between technical advisors or project visitors and other parties deemed necessary in the course of the work of the project
- Assist in taking meeting minutes if required
- Perform other related duties as required by the Senior Translator

Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of FAO ECTAD Indonesia Programme implementation in Indonesia

Competencies

- Demonstrates commitment to FAO vision, mission and values
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
- Contributes effectively to team work and team outcomes
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Diploma or University (S1) graduate from any related field

Experience:

- Minimum of consecutive two (2) years experience in translation or interpretation work
- Previous employment in international organizations preferably within the UN specialized agencies;
- Possess good, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to work in a multi- cultural environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity; and
- Ability to work with minimum supervision

Language Requirements:

- Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa

All applications should be addressed to one of the following:

(1) by mail to:

Operations Support Unit
Office of the FAO Representative in Indonesia,
11th floor Menara Thamrin Building
Jalan M.H. Thamrin Kav.3 Jakarta 10250

(2) by email to FAO-ID@fao.org