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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;

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Howl-Wadaag District,
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