Handicap International Federation : Interpreter (Freelance)

Position: Interpreter (Freelance)
Venue: Mataram / Lombok
Date: 18 December 2010 and for future possibilities
Duration: Half a Day

*Term of Reference*
Handicap International Federation is an international humanitarian
organization formed in 1982 that works in the field of international
solidarity focusing in disability in more than 55 countries in the
world. Handicap International Federation Indonesia, in close
collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs of Republic of
Indonesia, implements activities that will allow people with
disabilities in Indonesia to have greater opportunities to exercise
their rights to enhance their dignity.

Currently Handicap International Federation is about to implement
Project on Inclusive Education in Lombok.
In preparation of the project, some meetings with several stakeholders
will be initiated, and for this purpose, an interpreter / translator(s)
is needed.

_Profile Sought:
_- The interpreter/translator needs to be able to do simultaneous
translation between English and Bahasa Indonesia, for topics around
Project Management, Budget, Partnership, Disability and Education.

Requirement:
- 2 years experience in interpreting and translation. Preferably with NGO.
- Knowledge about Project Management, Budget, Partnership, Disability
and Education.
- Available on 18 December 2010

How to Apply
- Please send your CV, contact details and Daily Interpreter Rate and
Translation Rate (per page / per word), to:

hiindo_tender@yahoo.fr

Subject: "Interpreter"

It is compulsory to mention rate of interpreter / translation.
Tests will be done for sort-listed applicants. For the 18 December
event, interpreter will have to work his/her transportation mode to the
location which will be detailed later on.

Vacancy - FAO : INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR

INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR
(FAO-HPAI/I- T/15/07-66) (NATIONAL)
Location :Makassar, INDONESIA

Application Deadline :30-Jul-09

Type of Contract :Other Languages
Required :English
Duration of Initial
Contract :3-month initial
contract with possibility of extension

Background

THIS IS FAO POST, PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY
APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW.

I. Organizational Context

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a
United Nation agency which provides technical assistance in Indonesia. One
of our projects since 2006 provides support for the control of Avian Influenza,
in cooperation with national and regional Indonesian government livestock
authorities. Project activities are conducted in various locations nationwide.
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, the direct supervision of the Field
Veterinary Advisor of the AI Project Office in Makassar and in collaboration
with international and national staff of the AI Project, the translator will
provide interpretation and translation to support the FAO/ GOI Avian Influenza
Control Programme, Indonesia.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:
* Provide oral translation from Indonesian into English and vice versa to technical advisors, project visitors and project personnel during trainings, workshops, meetings, field visits and researches.
* Translate related project documents as requested
* Assist in and facilitating contact between technical advisors or project visitors and other parties deemed necessary in the course of the work of the project
* Assist in taking meeting minutes if required
* Perform other related duties as required by the Field Veterinary Advisor

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the success
of HPAI Programme implementation in Indonesia
Competencies

IV. Competencies

* Demonstrates commitment to FAO vision, mission and values
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Contributes effectively to team work and team outcomes
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.
Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education
* Diploma or University (S1)?graduate Diploma or University graduate fromany discipline
Experience:
* Minimum of consecutive two (2) years experience in translation or interpretation work
* Previous employment in international organizations preferably within the UN specialized agencies;
* Possess good, interpersonal and communication skills;
* Ability to work in a multi- cultural environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity; and
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
Language Requirements: ?
* Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa

All applications should be addressed
to
Operations Support Unit
Office of the FAO Representative in
11th Floor Menara Thamrin Building
Jl. M. H. Thamrin Kav 3 Jakarta 10250
Email address: FAO-ID@fao.org

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a one-page cover letter and updated curriculum vitae (CV in English) together with complete contact details of three professional references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

NGO Vacancy - The Japanese Red Cross Society Simuelue : Interpreter (Japanese/Indonesian)

The Japanese Red Cross Society Simuelue is seeking a qualified and dynamic candidate to fill "Interpreter (Japanese/ Indonesian and vise versa).
Please find the ToR and details as follows;

Position Title : Interpreter (Japanese/Indonesian)

Location : Office; Sinabang, Simeulue District, NAD

Project Site : Simeulue Tengah and Salang sub-districts, Simeulue District, NAD

Delegation : Simeulue
sub-delegation, Japanese Red Cross Society (JRCS)
Indonesia-Tsunami Operational Delegation

No. of Hired : 1 Person

Activities foreseen : New position.
Interpretation/ translation for construction delegate in charge of
technical supervision of rehabilitation/ reinforcement of 625 houses in
Simeulue.

Hours : Full-time job(8am-5pm) , Monday to Friday

Duration : 3 month contract with possibility of extension

Availability required : Immediately

Contract / Salary : IFRC term fixed contract /salary according to qualification and experience


Description of the post:
Main role of this post is to provide interpretation/ translation service to construction delegate in charge of technical supervision of rehabilitation/ reinforcement of 625 houses in Simeulue Tengah and Salang sub-districts in Simeulue. It is expected
that s/he be flexibly respond to the operational need; participate in socializations for the project, inspection on the construction sites, negotiation with various stakeholder and administrative support works that may be assigned by line managers.

Professional skills and experiences required

1. In good mental and physical health; ability to work under difficult working/living condition of the project sites which is situated in a remote area.
2. Previous interpretation/ translation experience in Japanese/Bahasa Indonesia.
3. Construction background/understa nding is a big plus.
4. Good working knowledge of oral and written English.
5. Proficiency with MS Office suite.
6. Excellent reportingandorganis ational and interpersonal communication skills; team work oriented but able to work independently.
7. Working experience in the RC, international organisationsor Japanese institutions is preferable.

Please submit your application letter and curriculum vitae in Japanese or English,
notlater than 26th June2009. viae-mail to takeo-yamaguchi@ mob.jrc.or. jp
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.