Translator

İşin təsviri

TRANSLATOR

About the Job

Translates and interprets – between local languages and English – written correspondence, articles, and other documents, and during meetings with beneficiaries, the authorities and representatives of other organizations. This is a full-time position for an employment contract of one-year duration with a duty station in Baku.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret in any situation with confidence and accuracy while adapting behaviour and terminology to the various interlocutors.
• Translate official incoming/outgoing correspondence from local languages into English and vice versa.
• Translate external reports .
• Translate dissemination material on protection activities and provide interpretation during dissemination sessions.
• Translate press materials, when necessary.
• Review the quality of translations performed by external firms and make necessary adjustments or recommendations for improvement.
• Treat information with confidentiality and accuracy.

Desired Profile and Skills

• Higher Education (University or Institute - qualified translator)
• 4 years’ work experience in a similar field of activity
• Very good knowledge and fluency in spoken and written English and Azerbaijani. Fluency in Russian is an added advantage.
• Good rigor, method, attention to detail and analytical skills
• Capacity to treat sensitive information with utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality
  - Autonomous and punctual (respect deadlines for translations)
• Capacity to adhere to and implement procedures
• Analysis / summarizing

How to Apply

Qualified and experienced candidates are invited to apply. You may apply by sending your CV (in English), a cover/motivation letter (in English), and scanned copies of relevant diplomas/certificates to the e-mail [email protected]. Within the cover letter, the application should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, Baku Delegation. Clearly indicate the position title in the subject line of your email message.

Deadline for receiving applications: 26th October 2020. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

For additional information about the organisation, please consult the ICRC website: www.icrc.org. Any specific enquiries about the position should be addressed to [email protected].

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