Translator/Interpreter

Technical Assistance to Business Registration Reform in Vietnam" Project (BRR) is co-funded by the Swiss Government, the Norwegian Government and United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The project aims to provide policy and technical advice towards the achievement of nationwide business registration reform. As a result, enterprises will be able to register for business, tax code, statistics and seals through a single-point, using a consolidated form and obtain a unique enterprise ID. National capacities, as well as capacities in 63 provinces, will be developed to simplify the legal framework, processes and procedures and to set up and operate the computerized National Business Registry System (NBRS). The project will contribute to achievement of Outcome 1 (Output 1.12, Expected Result 1.12.5) of One UN Plan 2006-2010".

They are currently looking for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Translator/Interpreter who will be responsible for:
1. Provide interpretation services for project staff
2. Translate documents from Vietnamese to English and English to Vietnamese
3. Identify and maintain a record of external interpreters and translators and brief them on the work of the project as and when they are hired.
4. Edit documents translated by external translators in English and in Vietnamese with respect to accuracy, style and format.
5. Assist project staff in training courses, meetings, seminars and workshops as interpreter and as training coordinator.
6. Carry out other tasks as assigned by the CTA and the NPD

Location: Hanoi and/or other provinces
Duration: 3 months initially with possibility to extend
Date required: As soon as possible

Qualification:
- University Degree in Management Studies, Foreign Languages or related field. 
- Excellent English language skills (written as well as spoken). 
- Computer Literate in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, Internet and Email. 
- Relevant work experience and proven track record as demonstrated by good references may be an added advantage. 
- Good communication, interpersonal and public relations skills. 
- Candidates with experience in working in UN and MPI projects may have an added advantage.

Language requirement:    Vietnamese and English

Contact details:
Please send a Cover Letter (in English) stating why you are suitable for this position together with CV and copies (notarization not required) of relevant degree by 05th August, 2011 to:
Level 5, No. 8 Cat Linh, Dong Da District, Hanoi
Or email to: [email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Application will not be returned

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Technical Assistance to Business Registration Reform in Vietnam" Project (BRR)
Location: 
Ha Noi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2011-08-05