Organization Name: OSCE Presence in Albania
Location: Tirana,AL
Grade: G4
Closing Date of application: 13-03-2012
No. of Posts: 1
Background
A vacancy has arisen in the Headquarters of the OSCE Presence in Albania for a Temporary Translator/Interpreter (G4), at the Head of Presence Office. The duration of this post is envisaged to last for a period of five months.
The incumbent will provide translation/interpretation on all topics concerning the Presence’s mandate, including the human dimension, security co-operation, governance in economic and environmental activities, etc.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Translator and Interpreter and, with the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of Presence, the incumbent performs the following tasks:
• Provides translation of written documents, including technical and legal documents;
• Provides simultaneous interpretation in conferences;
• Provides interpretation at official meetings to and from the local language and English;
• Proofreads and edits written material;
• When required takes the minutes of meetings for distribution to designated officials;
• Performs any other duties as assigned.
Necessary Qualifications
• Secondary education supplemented by specialised studies in the English language;
• Minimum of 3 years experience in interpretation or translation from English into Albanian and vice versa;
• Ability to operate Windows applications, including word processing and e-mail;
• Experience in office management skills;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Ability to organize and to prioritize tasks;
• Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds, whilst maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Must be an Albanian resident.
Remuneration Package
According to the fixed OSCE salary scale, the monthly remuneration is approximately 686.25 EURO, subject to National Social Security deductions which currently is approximately 70 Euro.
How To Apply
To apply for this position, please use the OSCE’s online application link or complete the application form offline (RTF), to be found under http://www.osce.org/employment/13108.html and submit it to the following addresses:
• By e-mail: recruitment-al@osce.org
• By sending a hard copy to the following address:
OSCE Presence in Albania
Human Resources Office
Sheraton Tirana Hotel and Towers, 1st Floor, Sheshi ‘Italia’, Tirana, Albania
Telephone: +355 4 240001/4/5 – 305
THE OSCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE OSCE DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
Please note that online applications are strongly recommended. Applications received from non-Albanian residents will not be considered. Applications that are not submitted through the OSCE Application Form will not be considered for this vacancy. Only duly qualified applicants will be contacted for further selection and informed about the qualifying written tests and interviews. The OSCE, as an equal opportunity organization, encourages female candidates to apply.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 13 March 2012
