Translation & Documentation Officer

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Position Title: Translation & Documentation Officer
Open Period: 15 June – 14 July 2022
Position Description:

The Translation/Documentation Officer, reporting to the Communications Specialist and the Disaster Risk Management Specialist, under overall guidance of the Chief of Special Programs, is responsible for assisting and supporting documentation and translation of key RIMES documents, policy papers, technical and non-technical reports, infographics, audio-visual media primarily from English to French and French to English, as well as other languages and interpretation during key events including conferences, meetings and seminars. Working across teams and the organization, s/he has to collaborate and liaise effectively to develop effective content for the target audience.

Duty station:

Remote (home-based)

Type of Contract:

Full-Time Contract. The contract duration will be initially for 1 year subject to a 6-month probationary period, and extendable upon satisfactory annual performance review.

Minimum Qualifications:

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Knowledge:

  • At least Bachelor’s degree in journalism, international development, liberal arts or other relevant social science fields
Experience:

  • Demonstrated experience in translation and documentation of high standards
Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in written/verbal communication, presentation, and report writing in English and French
  • Demonstrated documentation skills
Personal Qualities:

  • Self-motivated, good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good team player, positive attitude and eager to learn
  • Operates in compliance with organizational rules and regulations

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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Translation & Documentation Officer will:

  • Facilitate translation (English French or vice-versa and others) of knowledge and communication products including policies, reports, infographics, audio-visual materials, and website content among others in collaboration with key departments and projects within RIMES.
  • Liaise and communicate with partners and member states for preparation and conduction of key events including stakeholder meetings, consultations, conferences, workshops.
  • Support in translation of text and emails to French (and vice-versa) and follow up with francophone member countries on the priorities related to RIMES masterplan and workplan priorities in close coordination with DRM specialist.
  • Assist in interpretation of stakeholder meetings, consultations, conferences, workshops and documentation of outcomes adopting professional vocabulary and terms to convey the intended meaning of the original texts (or speech) after comprehending the specific context and background of the content.
  • Work closely with thematic specialists from RIMES program unit to support in coordination with francophone nations along with support with them for liaison during the RIMES council meeting. Translate internal and external documentation/ reports/ materials from English to French as required through professional comprehension and writing skills.
  • Demonstrate good knowledge of documentation practices coupled with ability to communicate complex/ technical text and concepts in simple language.
  • Proof-read, edit, revise, standardize and finalize original or translated material for further approval.
  • Participate in regular team and project meetings and perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities related to content development at RIMES, as required.
  • Closely track and document tasks and activities and provide regular reporting to the supervisor.
  • Carry out task as assigned by Chief of Special Programs and members of senior management team.
How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra@rimes.int by midnight of 14 July 2022, Bangkok time. Please state “ Human Resource and Administrative Assistant : Your Name “ the Subject line of the email.

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul
Head-Operation Support Department
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System
AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,
Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.