Job summary Organization: RELIEF ASSISTANCE FOR FLOOD AFFECTED COMMUNITIES IN CAMBODIA

Recruitment of Interpreter / Translator

Position: Interpreter / Translator

Employer: Danish Red Cross (DRC) Contract Duration: 3 months Duty Station: DRC Country Office, Cambodian Red Cross (CRC) National Headquarters, Phnom Penh with frequent travel to the field

 

Overall responsibility: The Interpreter / Translator will be responsible for simultaneous or consecutive interpretation and translation of the Khmer language into English and vice versa.

Specific Responsibilities:    

As Interpreter, translate the Khmer language into English Language and vice versa, ensuring that crucial details and the substance of the communication/ discussion are not lost.

Must be able to clearly express ideas and thoughts.    When required, be able to interpret the discussion verbatim.    

As Translator, translate the written Khmer texts from official communications and reports into English language texts. Particular attention must be given to translate field reports verbatim.    

Read and understand the original texts and rewriting these in the target language, ensuring that the meaning and substance of the information are retained in the translated version;    

Discuss with the DRC Operations Manager the technical jargon to find the proper translation and verify vague points;    Editing and proofreading to ensure grammatically correct final version of the translated text;    

Accompany the DRC Operations Manager in all meetings, field operations and monitoring to support in interpretation and translation.    Draft written communications, memoranda and other paper works when required in both Khmer and English languages. Required qualifications:    Bachelor Degree - English major    

Excellent in spoken and written Khmer and English languages.    Previous experience in project implementation.    Working knowledge in Windows and MS Office. Interested individuals may e-mail their job application with a cover letter and curriculum vitae to rjjd AT drk.dk, addressed to the DRC Operations Manager.

Deadline for submission of application will be on 31st of January 2012. Interviews will start on the 1st of February 2012 at the DRC Country Office. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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