Translators/ Interpreters

Worldwide Orphans Foundation’s mission is to transform the lives of orphaned children around the world. WWO is a U.S.-based NGO that provides medical and psychosocial care and treatment, and educational and arts programs for disadvantaged children.

They are seeking to compile a pool of  qualified translators/ interpreters who have experience and knowledge in social work, psychology, finance and HIV/AIDS.  This pool will be consulted as and when job opportunities arise.
TYPE OF WORK: PART TIME

SCOPE OF WORK
- Provide translation and interpretation
- Simultaneous interpretation – English to Vietnamese and vice versa;
- Liaison interpretation (informal small meeting)- English to Vietnamese and vice versa
- Translate documents from English to Vietnamese and vice versa
- Job duties will take place in a number of contexts, from translating documents from home to interpreting in informal and formal work meetings, discussions,  workshops, and conferences related to legal finance,  psychosocial,  and health sectors (especially HIV/AIDS).

SELECTIONS CRITERIA / QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful candidates selected for inclusion in the pool will have:
- Have experiences / training as interpreter
- An excellent command of English and Vietnamese;
- A good memory and the ability to learn fast;
- The skills to interact well with people and work as part of a team;
- The ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality;
- Flexibility to deal calmly with the unexpected and sometimes difficult situations;
- Dedication and commitment;
- Knowledge of social work and HIV/AIDS desired
- Confidence to speak in public
- A clear and pleasant speaking voice

EXPECTED OUTPUTS: 
- Translated documents that will be reviewed for accuracy, appropriate language and terminology use.
- Interpretation that is clear and accurate.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline to apply: June 10, 2010. Interested and qualified applicants who wish to be included in WWO’s translator/interpretor pool should send a letter of interest, CV, and  translation/intepretion rates to Ms Do Thi Nhu Tam ([email protected] ) and Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh ([email protected]). If rates vary by context, please clarify those differences.  No phone calls please.

They will review resumes as they arrive, and begin conducting interviews for qualified candidates.  WWO retains the right to accept applications after this deadline.