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Interpreter

Royal Norwegian Embassy, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
7323

About Royal Norwegian Embassy

Job Summary

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kabul seeks a well-qualified person to fill a temporary position as interpreter.

Duties & Responsibilities

The interpreter will be requested to

Provide interpretation in meetings with embassy staff

Take notes from meetings if required

Interpret phone calls

On occasion travel with embassy staff

On occasion translate documents, help organise meetings and do other tasks

The successful applicant must possess the following skills and knowledge:

Excellent understanding of English, both written and spoken

Fluency in both Dari and Pashto

Documented experience as interpreter

Knowledge of different interpreting techniques

Knowledge of the code of ethics for interpreters

Good understanding of political terminology

Job Requirements


The successful applicant should also process the following personal skills:

Ability to analyse information quickly

Ability to concentrate for a long period of time

Make their clients feel comfortable

Ability to cope with a wide variety of subjects and situations

Ability to keep information private

Translation

Submission Guideline

The successful applicant must have prior experience from similar work, preferably within Embassies, UN or international NGOs involved in political work. Understanding of Norwegian language is an advantage.

The Royal Norwegian Embassy will offer a competitive salary. The successful applicant will be offered a contract spanning until 31st of December 2013, with the possible option of extension.

An application letter, with an updated CV, and minimum two references, may be sent by e-mail to emb.kabul@mfa.no no later than the 30th of March 2013.

For further information, please contact by e-mail: emb.kabul@mfa.no

Functional Area

Administrative

Countries

Post Date

Mar 04, 2013

Closing Date

Mar 29, 2013

Reference

001-2013

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

2 years

Probation Period

6 month

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

false

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Male