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EUCAP
Vacancy for National Staff LM035 Translator
Duty Station: Mogadishu Availability: As soon as possible Post Category: Assistant
Group Classification: 3
Reporting Line:
The Translator will be under the direct supervision of the Senior Police Adviser/Head of Police Unit and will report to him/her.
Main Tasks and Responsibility:
- To translate written materials;
- To support interpretation / translation in meetings with Somali interlocutors;
- To read given material and research industry-specific terminology;
- To convert text and audio recordings from one language to another;
- To ensure translated content conveys original meaning and tone;
- To prepare subtitles for videos and online presentations;
- To cross-reference specialized dictionaries and translation tools to check quality of translation;
- To proofread translated texts for grammar, spelling and punctuation accuracy;
- To follow up with advisers to ensure translation meets their needs;
- To edit content with an eye toward maintaining its original format (e.g. font and structure);
- To stay current on new translation tools and practices;
- To take account of gender equality and human rights aspects in the execution of tasks;
- To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Manager(s).
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Successful completion of secondary education attested by a certificate; AND
- Successful completion of Interpreter and/or Translator training attested by a certificate;
- After having fulfilled the education requirements, a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a relevant field of work.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in translation and interpretation, including interpreting and translating for international experts;
- Excellent communication, administration and organisational skills in both written and spoken English and Somali language;
- Exemplary writing and editing skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Internet;
- Ability to work methodically, accurately and with attention to details as well as to tight deadlines;
- Ability to prioritize and perform, with limited supervision, multiple tasks in an energetic environment with multiple priorities;
- Strong sense of confidentiality and discretion in dealing with strategic sensitivities, staff-related matters and financial issues.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Successful completion of university studies of at least 3 years attested by a diploma, preferably in Translation, Interpreting, Linguistics or equivalent academic or professional training;
- Familiarity with translation software and good experience on oral translation ;
- Previous work experience with an international organisation;
- Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team;
- Willingness to work long irregular hours when needed and still deal helpfully and courteously with all contacts;
- Must be able to express ideas and concepts clearly and concisely in written and oral form;
- Good experience in collecting and analysing using data for preparing reports and articles;
Special Note:
- Mandatory requirement to pass security clearances and medical checks.
How to Apply
Application form can be downloaded from: https://bit.ly/3DRSkNa
• Send filled in application to jobs@eucap-som.eu electronically only;
• Applications will be considered only when using the Application Form (AF),
indicating which position(s) the candidate is applying for;
• Please, fill in only one application form containing maximum 2 positions you
apply for;
• More than one application form will not be accepted from the same applicant,
in case more than one is sent, the earliest will be taken into consideration;
