Interpreter

Job title: Interpreter

Employer: Animals Asia Foundation

Part-time post: 3 days/week

Location: Yok Don National  Park, Buon Don district, Dak Lak province

Duration of Position: One-year contract (extendable)

Salary: US$300/month + benefits

Key responsibilities

  • Liaise with programme partner staff to ensure agreed management protocols are being carried out, and ensure effective evaluation and monitoring under the guidance of the AW Manager
  • Provide translation & administrative support to animal welfare department staff and consultants
  • Organise administrative activities related to the project when required

Additional responsibilities

  • Maintain positive working relationships with programme partners and government agencies. 

Animal welfare department programme support

  • Provide support to the AW Education Officer to deliver public education programmes if needed

Administration

  • Contribute activities to the departmental working report
  • Provide program background and working progress under request from other colleagues

Inter-department relations

  • Support requests from other departments
  • Ensure that inter-department and inter-personal relationships are positive, cohesive, and contribute to the overall mission of Animals Asia
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships regarding work procedures, employee relations and procurement related concerns

Continuous Improvement

  • Contribute to the on-going review, development and implementation of changes to improve the productivity and efficiency of Animals Asia
  • Participate in staff training and performance and development appraisal process to assist in the achievement of Animals Asia objectives and mission

Miscellaneous

  • Promote and advocate Animals Asia to the public
  • Follow established Animals Asia procedures and policies

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Category

Requirement

Essential (E)/ Desirable (D)

Qualification/ Education/ Knowledge
  • Knowledge of animal welfare issues
  • Degree in relevant subject or experience of working in an NGO

D

E

Experience
  • Experience of English translation/interpretation
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Experience of working with animal protection organisations in Vietnam

E

D

D

Abilities/ Skills
  • Excellent oral and written English language
  • Ability to work in partnership with key stakeholders and sustain strategic partnerships with a calm and approachable manner
  • Ability to plan & think strategically - experience of turning strategy into operational plans and effective action
  •  Good organizational skills in both operational and administrative areas
  • Self-motivated and independent with ability to work under difficult conditions;
  • Good communication skills, and attention to details
  • Proficient skills of computer, social media and web-based applications

E

D



D



E


E

 

E

E

Circumstances
  • Vietnamese citizen
  • Ability to travel extensively within Vietnam  

D

E


Application: Please send your cover letter (stating position applied for) and CV in English to Ms. Nhung, email: [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and interviewed, the interview will be conducted in English. Closing date for application is 05/07/2019

 

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
Animal Asia
Location: 
Dak Lak
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2019-07-05