Jobs - 23953- Interpreter/Translator (For Indonesian nationality

Interpreter/Translator (For Indonesian nationality only) FAO-HPAI/T/14/06-114

Location :

FAO Indonesia office based in Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

29-Jun-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

Initially 3 months, with possibility of further extension as necessary

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

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I. Organizational Context

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, the ECTAD- Indonesia Programme Team Leader, and Intl Operations Coordinator/Project Manager and directly supervised by the Senior Translator, the translator will provide interpretation and translation services to support the FAO/ GOI Avian Influenza Control Programme , Indonesia.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

Provide oral translation from Indonesia 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 projects visitors and other parties deemed necessary in the course of the work of the project;
Assist in taking meeting minutes if required; and
Perform other related duties as required by the Senior Translator

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on success of HPAI Programme implementation in Indonesia

Competencies

IV. 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

V. Recruitment Qualifications

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 UN specialized agencies
Possess good, interpersonal and communication skills
Abitlity 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

Female candidates are encouraged to apply Female candidates are encouraged to apply

STS No : S11060077