Translator/Interpreter - Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time positions for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Indonesia Changes for Justice (C4J).
The primary objective of the C4J project is to improve the performance of Indonesia’s justice system, a prerequisite for good governance and sustained economic growth, through cooperation with the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Specific requirements
The Translator/Interpreter translates internal and official documents for the C4J Project from English into Bahasa Indonesia, and from Bahasa Indonesia into English, including laws, regulations, official project correspondence, reports, news, press releases, presentations, and other project-related documents, as well as providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation as needed at meetings, trainings, and other events. The Translator/Interpreter will contribute to all technical aspects of the C4J Project.

The Translator/Interpreter will contribute to all aspects of the C4J project, which includes a range of support for the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and their subordinate courts and prosecutors offices. Technical aspects of C4J’s judicial reform work include, but are not limited to, judicial and prosecutorial training, court administration, public information, human resources, budgeting and finance, and information technology.

The Translator/Interpreter will be expected to contribute to the project quarterly reports, annual workplans, and other project reports and deliverables as called for by the occasion.
The Translator/Interpreter will be called upon by the Chief of Party to join C4J project staff on field trips throughout Indonesia.

Qualifications
The Translator/Interpreter is responsible for ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency in all project translations, particularly for legal terminologies between English and Bahasa Indonesia.  A university degree in law is preferred, and specific experience in legal translation is required.
Related training and/or work experience might be substituted for a university degree if the C4J Project determines that the relevant experience is equivalent to the expertise normally associated with the appropriate law degree.

The Translator/Interpreter will have a minimum of 2 (two) years of professional experience with legal translation and interpretation, both consecutive and simultaneous, between English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.  Experience working with law firm(s), law school(s), court(s) or other justice sector institutions and/or legal reform projects is required.

Knowledge of technical and/or specialized terms unique to law in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and the ability to use proper legal terminologies, idiomatic phrasing, syntactical structure, and use of words to reflect the meaning of the original document accurately is critical. Knowledge and experience working with other development programs on legal translation is desired.  Ability to work effectively with multiple staff in a fast-paced environment, where translation tasks must be effectively managed, is desired.  Applicants must be able to produce translated documents in a final format that does not require additional editing and formatting by project staff.

The successful candidate will be comfortable using both quantitative and qualitative information and be able to think analytically and systemically, and reflect that thinking in written documents. Ability to do basic research and analysis in a variety of technical fields relating to the C4J Project, and/or to become familiar with the technical terminology involved in each subject matter field, is required.

Indonesian citizenship is required.  Prior experience with technical assistance projects and work with donor-funded projects is preferred.
Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is a prerequisite.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.  Demonstrated skills with software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior the interview) to us.chemonics@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than 22 August 2010.
Please indicate “Translator/Interpreter” in the subject line.  Only strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

This position will be subject to USAID approval and salary scales.

Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by the U.S. Agency for
International Development.

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

Interpreter (Japanese/Indonesian) - JRCS

The Japanese Red Cross Society Simuelue is seeking a qualified and dynamic candidate to fill "Interpreter (Japanese/ Indonesian and vise versa).

Position Title : Interpreter (Japanese/Indonesian)

Location : Office; Sinabang, Simeulue District, NAD

Project Site : Simeulue Tengah and Salang sub-districts, Simeulue District, NAD

Delegation : Simeulue sub-delegation, Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS)
Indonesia-Tsunami Operational Delegation

No.of Hired : 1 Person

Activities foreseen : New position.
Interpretation/ translation for construction delegate in charge of technical supervision of rehabilitation/ reinforcement of 625 houses in Simeulue.

Hours : Full-time job(8am-5pm) , Monday to Friday

Duration : 3 month contract with possibility of extension

Availability required : Immediately

Contract / Salary : IFRC term fixed contract /salary according to qualification and experience

Description of the post:
Main role of this post is to provide interpretation/ translation service to construction delegate in charge of technical supervision of rehabilitation/ reinforcement of 625 houses in Simeulue Tengah and Salang sub-districts in Simeulue. It is expected that s/he be flexibly respond to the operational need; participate in socialization for the project, inspection on the construction sites, negotiation with various stakeholder and administrative support works that may be assigned by
line managers.

Professional skills and experiences required:

1. In good mental and physical health; ability to work under difficult working/living condition of the project sites which is situated in a remote area.
2. Previous interpretation/ translation experience in Japanese/Bahasa Indonesia.
3. Construction background/understanding is a big plus.
4. Good working knowledge of oral and written English.
5. Proficiency with MS Office suite.
6. Excellent reporting and organizational and interpersonal communication skills; team work oriented but able to work independently.
7. Working experience in the RC, international organizations or Japanese institutions is preferable.
   

Please submit your application letter and curriculum vitae in Japanese or English
Closing date: 26th June2009.
send to: takeo-yamaguchi@mob.jrc.or.jp
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.