Republic of Moldova

Translator / Interpreter

Background:
Under the direct supervision of the Communications Officer and UN Coordination Officer and the overall guidance of the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Deputy Resident Representative, the Translator/Interpreter provides high quality translation, interpretation and editing services.
The Translator/Interpreter demonstrates a client-oriented approach, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Translator/Interpreter ensures effective and efficient provision of services, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

 

Summary of key functions:

• Provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation services (English/Romanian/Russian) during various meetings, workshops and seminars organized by the CO;
• Provide written translation services (English/Romanian/Russian);
• Proofread and/or edit the office correspondence and other official documents;

Qualifications and skills required:

• Education: University degree in English language, international relations, or related areas.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible in interpretation with an international organization. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English, Romanian and Russian (written and oral).

Terms of Reference

Personal History Form (P11)

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P.11) with the mark “Translator / Interpreter” by _9 November 2007, 17:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August str., MD 2012, Chisinau Moldova, or alternatively by email to vacancies-moldova@undp.org

Only those short listed will be contacted.

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.