Result of Service
The IC will carry out range of activities for various projects. The IC will be expected to interpret/translate/edit and perform other requests related to the nature of the job opening, with linguistic and grammatical accuracy.
Work Location
Ashgabad
Expected duration
15 June-15 July
Duties and Responsibilities
The Resident Coordinator Office supports the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT in developing, implementing, monitoring and reporting on the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework and in all joint activities related to the implementation of Agenda 2030 in Turkmenistan.
The UN Resident Coordinator's Office has five core functions: 1.Strategic Planning 2.Economics 3.Partnerships and development finance 4.Data and results management and reporting 5.Communications and advocacy To ensure smooth communication with government and international partners, RCO will need the services of professional translators/interpreters during variety of online or in-person meetings, conferences or other events.
The incumbent will be responsible for following: -Provide quality consecutive/simultaneous interpretation during a meeting/conference or other event between English and Russian or Turkmen languages. -Demonstrate strong communication skills. -Good knowledge of cultural and sensitive aspects of the country. -Ensure information confidentiality.
Qualifications/special skills
University Degree in Foreign (English) languages obtained at recognized institution or other qualification obtained upon attending formal language training courses is desirable. Relevant practical experience (at least 5 years) as a translator of English
Russian-Turkmen is required.
Languages
Language: Fluency in English and Russian are required. Knowledge of Turkmen is desireable.
Additional Information
Not available.