Translator/Interpreter cum Administrative Assistant

Lux Development’s Project VIE/027 - Support for Health Care Policy for the Poor in Cao Bang and  Bac Kan provinces funded by Vietnam - Luxembourg Cooperation is seeking:
TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER cum ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
One position in Cao Bang province will be open October 2013

Main tasks

- Supporting the Project by providing high quality interpretation services in meetings, workshops, conferences with local counterparts.
- Accurate and prompt two-way translation of project documents and correspondence.
- Acting as liaison between international consultants and local counterparts.
- General office and administrative duties as delegated by the Project.
- Logistics for meetings, conferences and workshops.

Qualifications

- University degree in English foreign language.
- Proficiency in office software (Word/Excel/Power Point, etc).
- Past experience working with foreign agencies in health sector in ethnic minority areas of Vietnam is preferable.
- Willingness to work in Cao Bang and travel to Bac Kan province.

Contract duration:
12 months (2 months of probation), extendable to 15 months based on project life period.

How to apply:

Your application must be in English and sent through email with title “INT VIE/027” to address: [email protected]

Your application must include:
(i)   01 application letter;
(ii)  CV with addresses/contact details of at least 02 referees;
(iii) Please do not send copies of certificates and degrees with application. They are to be brought in person and required at the interview only.

Application Closing date: before 5 pm, Monday, 26 August 2013

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview, which is scheduled in the first week of September 2013.  Women and ethnic minorities are highly encouraged to apply.