UNDP Jobs - 58755- Consultant - Provision of Interpretation/Translat

Consultant - Provision of Interpretation/Translation Services to Facilitate the Implementation of UNDP Myanmar Programme

Location :

YANGON, MYANMAR

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

31-Aug-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

The agreement will be for two (2) years with possible extension of another one (1) year

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

The UNDP Programme (2013-15) is to support the Government of Myanmar in its objective to achieve democratic transformation and poverty reduction in the country. The programme aims to promote poverty reduction and sustainable development by strengthening institutional capacity of national and local governments and non-state actors.

UNDP Myanmar in undertaking its programme with strategic priorities of (1) local governance development for poverty reduction; (2) disaster risk reduction and climate change; and (3) policy support for democratic governance, requires the services of individual contractors specializing in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation, and translation services from English to Myanmar and/or vice versa.

As a part of this work, there are series of missions of international experts and consultants planned to be conducted, as well as the organizing of various events such as conferences, workshops and trainings, roundtables, with participation of national counterparts and international organizations and invited international consultants. In view of accommodating the interpretation and translation needs of the evolved stakeholders and of ensuring a quality dialogue involving in two languages (English and Myanmar), UNDP Myanmar seeks to hire interpreters/translators for providing timely and qualitative interpretation/translation services.

Individual contractors may apply for all or any of the following services:

Simultaneous and/or consecutive services from Myanmar to English or vice-versa during workshops and trainings/meetings/conferences including note-taking;
Translation services including translating presentations, manuals, documents, studies and reports from Myanmar to English or vice versa.

Duties and Responsibilities

Interpretation Services:

Provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation during steering committee meetings, technical working group meetings, workshops and trainings, conferences, meetings between the international advisors/experts and national consultants as well as national counterparts including note taking;
Provide interpretation during official missions including field trips to project areas including note taking.

Translation Services:

Translate various documents, presentations, manuals; modifications/changes/comments made by international advisors or national; various studies/reports of consultants/counterparts; legislation, advocacy and information materials; documents of meetings of the steering committees and technical working groups; correspondence to the government, national/international counterparts, and vice versa;
Produce a 100% accurate translation of English text to Myanmar or vice versa;
Quality check and proofreading of translation ensuring no typographical errors in the final text;
Ensure timely delivery of translated and edited materials;
Make necessary corrections or changes required by the organization and re-submit corrected text within an agreed timeframe.

Proofreading:

Editing, checking, correcting of English to Myanmar translation work;
Assure translations are correct and consistent in terms of completion, terminology usage, correct meaning, correct Myanmar Grammar and spelling.

For more detial , please see follwoing link below

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=24184

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards and acts in accordance with the Standards of Conduct for international civil servants;
Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Good knowledge of the natural resource management particularly lake and watershed management, the concept of sustainability and sustainable development in the region and developing countries;
Ability to quickly grasp and synthesize inputs from a range of disciplines related to environmental conservation and lake management;
Ability to advocate and provide technical advice on the relevant sector/theme;
Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision;
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office;
Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with all UN/UNDP staff;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

University Bachelor Degree holder (Master Degree in relevant field preferable and an advantage).

Experience:

Relevant experience with a proven record in providing interpretation/translation services from English to Myanmar and/or vice versa;
Minimum two (2) years of progressively responsible interpretation work from English to Myanmar and/or vice versa with the government and/or international organizations such as the UN, INGOs and civil society clients;
Minimum two (2) years of experience in translating official government/UN documents (policy/programme documents) from English to Myanmar and/or vice versa;
Knowledge in any of the following area of study for specialized translation work - Economics, Governance, Law, Public Administration/Public Sector Management, Social Cohesion and Peace Building, Agriculture and Other Livelihoods, Environment, Biodiversity and Climate change, Disaster Risk Reduction, Gender, Human Rights, Health, Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines, Ability to produce a high volume of quality content, Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment, Familiar with MS Office including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.

Language:

Fluent in written and spoken English.

For details on the ToRs http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=24184