Republic of Moldova

Project Interpreter/Translator - Project “Electoral Support to Moldova”

Vacancy Number: 15 /Pr-2009

Background:
Through the “Electoral Support to Moldova” Project, United Nations Development Programme is assisting the Central Electoral Commission of Moldova (CEC) in democratic development in Moldova through strengthening of the electoral processes over the coming electoral cycles up to 2013 with immediate emphasis on the 2009 parliamentary elections.

Summary of key functions:

• Provide interpretation services (English/Romanian/Russian) during meetings, workshops and seminars and other Project’s activities;
• Provide written translation services (English/Romanian/Russian) of legislation, advocacy and information materials, Project documents, Project correspondence, and other;
• Provide editing, support and advice on translated works by part-time translators;
• Provide administrative support to organization of conferences, workshops, retreats.

Qualifications and skills required:

• University degree in English language, international relations, or related areas;
• 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);
• 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 (P11) with the mark “ESM Project Interpreter/Translator” by 19 February 2009, 17:30 (local time) to the following address: UNDP Office, 131, 31 August 1989 Street, MD-2012, Chisinau, Moldova, 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.