The Component Trade and Marketing of Forest Products is one of three components of the Forestry Program, financed by German International Cooperation (GIZ) to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), implemented by GFA Consulting Group within the context of the Program with the first phase from Jan. 2006 – Oct. 2008, the second phase from Oct.2008 – Sep 2011 and in the third phase from Oct. 2011 until 31 March 2014. The component office located at 340 Bach Dang, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, together with 2 other components of the Program. The component’s main activities are trainings and capacity building for the forestry and wood processing enterprises in term of processing techniques, marketing development. We are now seeking qualified candidate for the positions of Translator cum Training assistant. The Translator cum Training assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Component’s Chief Technical Advisor. Further details on the component see under webpage: www.ptm.org.vn [1].
Tasks:
- Translate project documents and reports from English to Vietnamese, and vice versa,
- Interpret in project meetings with international experts from English to Vietnamese and vice versa,
- Support and translate for international expert at the field
- Support implementation of training courses and workshops
- Support administrative tasks.
- Other related tasks requested by the project
Qualifications and experience required:
- University degree in English, preferably in translation and/or interpreting, or alternatively in other related fields with proven experience in translation and/or interpreting from and into English and Vietnamese.
- Minimum of 2 year of experience in translation and interpreting.
- Technical knowledge in wood processing industry, product development or marketing of forest products would be the advantage.
- High degree of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Demonstrated capacity to be a team player and flexible
The working contract will be until 31 March 2014.
Interested candidates should send by e-mail their application letter and CV with detailed contact number to [email protected] [2] or [email protected] latest by 15 May, 2012 and competent applicants will be contacted.