Translator / Secretary

Handicap International France (HI F) is a non-governmental organisation created in 1982. HI mission is to assist people in situations of disability or vulnerability, whatever may be the underlying cause and environment. This is done through the implementation of multidisciplinary programmes concerning prevention, treatment, empowerment, integration and emergency intervention. HI has worked in Vietnam since 2001 and is developing projects targeting people living with disabilities, extremely vulnerable persons and persons living with HIV or AIDS.
HI is seeking for a candidate willing to integrate and participate in our project and team as a: Translator/secretary based in our project site in Bac Kan

Responsibilities:
- Translation and interpretation (oral and written) duties in a precise, objective, accurate and timely manner
- Communication with local and national partners, and other HI sites
- secretarial tasks – typing, filing, meeting and partner organization, daily office management
- Stationary management
- Expatriate administration – visa, flights, accommodation in collaboration with the  Hanoi office
- Arranging and organization of HI staff travel requirements
- Cultural awareness instruction for our expatriates
- Assistance to the Site Administrator when required
- Assistance to the practical organization of project activities

Requirements:
- Fluency in English and Vietnamese is essential
- At least 2 years experience in translation and interpretation
- Experience as a secretary or junior administrative assistant
- Experience in working with international NGOs or organisations

Initial contract will be for a period of one year.
Position reserved for national Vietnamese people.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and
Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates may please send no later than 18/06/2010
via Email to: [email protected]  (specifying in the subject line the position you are applying for)
or Mail to Handicap International, 218 Doi Can, La Thanh Hotel, building F2, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

Applications should contain:
- Application letter in English;
- Updated Curriculum Vitae in English with details of qualifications, experience and minimum of two referee’s contact;
- Copy of relevant degrees, certificates.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for writing test and interviews.
Please do no contact via telephone. Dossier will not be returned.