Interpreter/Secretary

The project Technical Assistance Support for Management of Program 135-II is implemented by the State Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEM) in collaboration with Niras Finland (Consultant Company) under agreement between the Governments of Vietnam and Finland. The project works to improve the management of the Program for Socio-economic Development of Extremely Difficult Communes in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas (P135-II).

The project is now seeking applicants for the position of Interpreter/Secretary. The position is based in Hanoi with travel to the project’s 8 partner provinces.

Main responsibilities:
- Word processing and translation of reports and correspondence
- Interpretation of meetings, workshops and during field trips
- Organization of meetings and workshops
- Office management and administrative support, as directed by the Finance and Administration Manager (including filing, procurement, travel arrangements, etc.)

Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field.
- Proven relevant working experience (minimum 5 years).
- Excellent interpretation and translation skills (English and Vietnamese).
- Experience from independently performing secretarial and office management tasks
- Experience from international development projects supporting ethnic minority and/or rural development programs

Information and details concerning the project and interpreter position can be obtained from Ms. Doan Phuong Lien at [email protected]. No phone inquiries please. Please send your application letter and CV to Ms. Doan Phuong Lien by email or by mail to: Niras Finland Oy, P.O. Box 69, Hanoi. The closing date for applications is 5 p.m. on Friday, 16  October 2009. Late applications will not be considered.