FAO INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR (FAO-HPAI/IT/ 17/02-74) (NATIONAL)

FAO INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR (FAO-HPAI/IT/ 17/02-74) (NATIONAL)

Location :FAO Project Office, Directorate of Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline:14-Mar-10
Type of Contract :Other
Languages Required :English

Duration of Initial Contract :3 months initial contract with possibility of extension

Background

I. Organizational Context

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 Avian Influenza Control Programme, Indonesia.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected
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 research
• 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
  

III. Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success of HPAI Programme implementation in Indonesia

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 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 Indonesia

All applications should be addressed to:

Operations Support Unit
Office of the FAO Representative in Indonesia,
11th floor Menara Thamrin Building
Jalan M.H. Thamrin Kav.3 Jakarta 10250
E-mail: FAO-ID@fao.org