Translation and Intepretation Officer (Tamil - English)
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNOPS, which stands for the United Nations Office for Project Services. Established to support the implementation of sustainable development solutions, UNOPS operates in over 80 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on providing project management, infrastructure, and procurement services to various stakeholders, including governments and international organizations. UNOPS aims to enhance the effectiveness of development efforts by ensuring high performance and operational excellence across its operations. The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, oversees operations in 17 countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. UNOPS employs a diverse workforce and is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment that respects and values diversity.
Job Overview:
The Translation and Interpretation Officer (Tamil - English) will play a crucial role in enabling Tamil-speaking civil society partners to access Vriddhi information and participate meaningfully in program activities. This position requires timely, accurate, and context-sensitive translation and interpretation services to facilitate effective communication between English and Tamil speakers. The officer will be responsible for translating various program documents, reports, learning materials, and public information primarily in English into Tamil, ensuring that the meaning, tone, and technical accuracy are preserved. The role also involves providing live interpretation during online meetings, consultations, webinars, and training sessions, as well as occasional in-person engagements. The officer will work closely with the Vriddhi program team to support inclusive participation and ensure that all communications are accessible to Tamil-speaking stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Translation and Interpretation Officer include:
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Translation and Interpretation Officer position include:
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as translation, interpretation, languages, linguistics, communication, social sciences, law, human rights, or development studies. Additionally, formal training or professional certification in translation or interpretation from a national body is preferred, although not strictly required.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of professional experience in translation and interpretation. Candidates should have experience translating technical or program-related documents and providing live interpretation in both online and in-person settings. Familiarity with terminology related to protection, human rights, civil society, inclusion, program management, and development programming is essential. Experience supporting the United Nations, international organizations, or donor-funded programs is highly desirable, as is familiarity with the Sri Lankan civil society and development context.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Tamil is mandatory for this position. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both languages to ensure accurate translation and interpretation. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is a remote role with a contract duration of 12 months. The seniority level is classified as Associate, and the contract type is ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer. Candidates should be aware that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes and that applications must be submitted before the deadline of 05-Nov-202
The job posting organization is UNOPS, which stands for the United Nations Office for Project Services. Established to support the implementation of sustainable development solutions, UNOPS operates in over 80 countries worldwide. The organization focuses on providing project management, infrastructure, and procurement services to various stakeholders, including governments and international organizations. UNOPS aims to enhance the effectiveness of development efforts by ensuring high performance and operational excellence across its operations. The Asia Pacific Regional Office, based in Bangkok, Thailand, oversees operations in 17 countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Pacific Islands. UNOPS employs a diverse workforce and is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment that respects and values diversity.
Job Overview:
The Translation and Interpretation Officer (Tamil - English) will play a crucial role in enabling Tamil-speaking civil society partners to access Vriddhi information and participate meaningfully in program activities. This position requires timely, accurate, and context-sensitive translation and interpretation services to facilitate effective communication between English and Tamil speakers. The officer will be responsible for translating various program documents, reports, learning materials, and public information primarily in English into Tamil, ensuring that the meaning, tone, and technical accuracy are preserved. The role also involves providing live interpretation during online meetings, consultations, webinars, and training sessions, as well as occasional in-person engagements. The officer will work closely with the Vriddhi program team to support inclusive participation and ensure that all communications are accessible to Tamil-speaking stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Translation and Interpretation Officer include:
- Translation and Language Review: Accurately translate documents between English and Tamil, maintaining the intended meaning, tone, structure, and audience. This includes translating program reports, training materials, presentations, guidance documents, and social media content.
- Proofreading and Quality Control: Review and proofread translated materials for grammar, clarity, consistency, and correct terminology usage before submission.
- Maintain Terminology: Ensure consistent terminology across assignments and develop or update a bilingual glossary of frequently used program terms when requested.
- Formatting: Format translations to closely follow the source document and flag any text that requires clarification.
- Interpretation: Provide live interpretation during online meetings, consultations, and training sessions, as well as occasional in-person meetings and workshops.
- Preparation: Review agendas and reference materials in advance to prepare relevant terminology for each assignment.
- Confidentiality: Treat all documents and discussions as confidential and comply with UNOPS requirements on safeguarding and data protection.
- Coordination: Coordinate with the designated Vriddhi focal point and submit completed work in the requested format, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.
Required Qualifications:
The required qualifications for the Translation and Interpretation Officer position include:
- A Bachelor’s degree in translation, interpretation, languages, linguistics, communication, social sciences, law, human rights, development studies, or related fields.
- A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in translation and interpretation, particularly in translating technical or program-related documents and providing live interpretation in online and/or in-person settings.
- Demonstrated ability to accurately translate complex technical content and communicate ideas clearly in natural language.
- Strong proofreading, editing, and quality-control skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Google Workplace and online meeting applications is essential.
- Formal training or professional certification in translation or interpretation from a recognized national body is desired but not mandatory.
Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as translation, interpretation, languages, linguistics, communication, social sciences, law, human rights, or development studies. Additionally, formal training or professional certification in translation or interpretation from a national body is preferred, although not strictly required.
Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of professional experience in translation and interpretation. Candidates should have experience translating technical or program-related documents and providing live interpretation in both online and in-person settings. Familiarity with terminology related to protection, human rights, civil society, inclusion, program management, and development programming is essential. Experience supporting the United Nations, international organizations, or donor-funded programs is highly desirable, as is familiarity with the Sri Lankan civil society and development context.
Languages:
Fluency in both English and Tamil is mandatory for this position. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both languages to ensure accurate translation and interpretation. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not required.
Additional Notes:
This position is a remote role with a contract duration of 12 months. The seniority level is classified as Associate, and the contract type is ICA - LICA - Specialist - Retainer. Candidates should be aware that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes and that applications must be submitted before the deadline of 05-Nov-202
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments. UNOPS is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities, encouraging applications from qualified women and underrepresented groups.
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