Translator/Interpreter cum Administrative Assistant

Lux Development’s Project VIE/027 - Support for Health Care Policy for the Poor in Cao Bang and  Bac Kan provinces funded by Vietnam - Luxembourg Cooperation is seeking:

TRANSLATOR / INTERPRETER cum ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Two positions one (01) in Cao Bang province and one (01) in Bac Kan province are currently open

Main tasks:
- Supporting the Project by providing high quality interpretation services in meetings, workshops, conferences with local counterparts.
- Accurate and prompt two-way translation of project documents and correspondence.
- Acting as liaison between international consultants and local counterparts.
- General office and administrative duties as delegated by the Project.
- Logistics for meetings, conferences and workshops.

Qualifications:
- University degree in English foreign language.
- Proficiency in office software (Word/Excel/Power Point etc).
- Past experiences working with foreign agencies in health sector in ethnic minority areas of Vietnam is preferable.
- Willingness to work and travel in Cao Bang and Bac Kan provinces.

Contract duration: 01 year (2 months of probation) and renewable (maximum: 4 years)

How to apply: your application must be in English and sent through email with title “INT VIE/027” to address: [email protected]
Your application must include:
(i) 01 application letter, in which stating clearly your desired place of work (Cao Bang or Bac Kan)
(ii) CV with addresses/contact details of at least 02 referees.
(iii) Please do not send copies of certificates and degrees with application. They are to be brought in person and required at the interview only.

Application Closing date: before 5 pm, Friday, 11 March 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview, which is scheduled within the third week of March, 2011.  Women /ethnic minorities are highly encouraged to apply.