Interpreter-Translator– SB-4

Organizational Setting

The FAO Representation was established in Cambodia in 1994. The overarching goal of FAO’s programme in Cambodia is to contribute to the eradication of poverty, food insecurity and malnutrition and to the sustainable management and use of the country’s natural resources.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and under a direct supervision of Assistant FAO Representative (Administration), the Interpreter-Translator will work in close collaboration with relevant units, technical officers, and projects as required.

Technical Focus

Interpret and translate from English into Khmer and vice versa for a variety of project-related documents, meetings and workshops.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide written translations of project proposals and a wide variety of texts dealing with agriculture and related subjects, as well as administrative, financial and legal matters, from English to Khmer and vice versa; • Provide high quality translations within deadlines set, ensuring the adequate use of relevant terminology, in the areas of FAO’s mandate namely: agricultural production, land and water (irrigation), plant production and protection, rural development, food security, food safety, rural development, agricultural investment, forestry, fishery, livestock production, and animal health; • As a self-revising translator, the incumbent must produce concise and accurate translations in an appropriate style, which will not be subject to further review; • Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation services during project workshops from English to Cambodian and vice versa; • Edit/add/remove and make correction of the parts of the translation text; • Ensure provision of translated materials in soft and hard printed copies for proof reading and identifications of text for correction; • Provision of the final product in an appropriate editable and printable electronic format, including web-ready PDF and print ready files without any typographical, spelling and grammatical mistakes; • Observe confidentially and refrain from unauthorized sharing of any information from the original or translated contents of the text; • Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree in Linguistic Studies or Translation and/or diploma from an internationally recognized interpreter/translator school; • Five years of relevant experience in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation; • Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills; • Skills and experience in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation from/into English - and the official language of the country – Cambodian; • Fluency in spoken and written English and the official language of the country – Cambodian; • Advanced computer skills and word processing (MS Office and other office equipment); advanced user of translation/interpretation software and equipment • Cambodian national.

FAO Core Competencies

• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

• Extent and relevance of experience in supporting translation services of international organizations; • Familiarity with the FAO documentation, terminology and the reference work; • Familiarity with terminology research work. Ability to work independently, under time pressure and meet deadlines; • Thoroughness and reliability, sense of diplomacy and tact; Familiarity with procedures related to job recruitments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing)
• Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you need help please contact: [email protected]
• Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted
• Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/
• For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/en/
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.