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TERM: 

Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

Médecins Sans Frontières - Switzerland is looking for a Qualified Translator in Stepanakert to perform professional translation activities and delegated duties, depending on supervisor’s specialization and instructions. Those, in accordance with MSF protocols, standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper representation and translation of MSF activities, and core values.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

- Perform professional written and oral interpretation in English/ Armenian/ Russian and translation activities according to supervisor’s specialisation (e.g. Medical, Mental Health (this will be mostly for this department you will perform), Logistics, Operations, Human Resources, Finance), ensuring medical confidentiality, neutrality and respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff;
- Perform administrative tasks required by supervisor (arrangement of meetings, minute taking, and follow-up for patient care). Provide necessary feedback to supervisor following discussions and negotiations and assisting with report writing (MSF and Government required reports), ensure that all meeting minutes are recorded and that translated documents are properly filed;
- Depending on the supervisor’s specialisation and the needs of the respective department, establish and maintain professional contacts with relevant authorities and communicate MSF’s messages to Ministry of Health (MoH) counterparts and authorities (specifically related to patient care);
- Ensure that supervisor is aware of cultural nuances when dealing with MoH authorities and counterparts to ensure a good working relationship. Educate supervisor on effective methods of culturally sensitive communication, and inform international staff about local customs, tradition, etc. that will help in better communication and understanding of the context;
- Immediately inform supervisor of any problems that might be linked to individual behaviour (counterproductive and/ or culturally insensitivity) and declare any “conflict of interest” when asked to translate (e.g. personal involvement);
- Uphold MSF’s core principles, values, quality standards and Code of Conduct. Respect MSF’s identification materials and not abuse their use aside from their intended purposes;
- Specific (for 3 months): There would be a need to manage the cash box, and enter transactions into an Excel spreadsheet. Of course, also to make sure the supporting documents are of good quality. There will be a short training for all of this. This activity is not going to (and should not) take more than 20% of your time. Most of the payments are made by bank transfers and handled by the Yerevan Office;
- Observe security rules and regulations, not putting self and others in danger. Promote and maintain MSF quality standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

- Higher education; professional training in translating;
- At least 2 years of previous working experience, desirable if at least 1 with an (I)NGO, and experience in written and oral translations, and performing administrative tasks;
- Very good level of English and Russian languages; knowledge of Armenian language (mother tongue);
- Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
- Competencies: Results and Quality Orientation, Teamwork and Cooperation, Behavioural Flexibility, Commitment to MSF Principles, Service Orientation, Stress Management;
- Required candidate level: Mid-level (position is level 5 out of 15 levels).

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

Interested candidates are welcome to apply by submitting the following documents:
- Cover letter (in English language);
- CV (in English language);
- Contacts of three references (including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment, if relevant).
The above-mentioned should be sent to: *********************@******.***.*** with a subject heading "MSF Qualified Translator Stepanakert March 2022". Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted to set-up a test and/ or an interview. The recruitment process will be in English.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 

439,162 AMD gross (prior to deduction of income tax, social security and army tax).