The International Committee
of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a neutral, impartial and independent international
humanitarian organization

 Our
Regional Delegation in Jakarta is looking for suitable candidates to fill the
following vacancy:

TRANSLATOR

Job Description:

Works directly under the supervision of the Communication Coordinator to
perform the following:

• Provides translation
  work of various types to all ICRC departments in Jakarta, both for the
  Regional delegation and for Dili office when necessary.
• Ensures accurate and
  timely translation of incoming and outgoing official letters for all
  departments as required

• Ensures accurate and
  timely translation of incoming and outgoing reports, news releases,
  operational updates, interviews, speeches, speaking notes, and other
  documents
• Summarises documents –
  be they reports, news articles or other material – and provide a written
  summary when required
• Proofreads documents
  (letters, reports etc) both in Bahasa Indonesia and English
• Provides ‘quick sight’
  verbal translation of documents when required
• Provides
  interpretation during high- and mid-level meetings, workshops and seminars
  as required
• Regularly familiarizes
  and updates himself on local and regional events, particularly in relation
  to ICRC activities and other relevant information
• Supervises the
  translation request system.
• Overall responsibility
  for the quality and accuracy of the work done by the translation
  department, and for the timely delivery of material
• Regularly updates
  local terminologies, (official names of ministries, departments,
  companies, media outlets and so forth) to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Supervises the
  accurate archiving of any necessary paperwork
• Produces three-monthly
  statistics of the translation work undertaken during that period
• Regularly updates the
  transliteration of the names of geographical areas in the country
  (governorates, cities, villages and mountains etc), to ensure accuracy.
• Organises the filing
  of the paper archives for the translation department
• Compiles the overall
  three-monthly statistics of translation work
• With
  the approval of his direct supervisor – and taking into consideration the
  different priorities for the translation work —  be willing to assist other departments
  with relevant tasks in times of emergency or when there are tight
  deadlines
• Supervises
  and follows up the recruitment process of a new translator when the need
  arises.

Other Duties

·      Is aware of the delegation’s objectives and
activities

·      Represents the institution in a appropriate
and credible way

·      Understands the three components of the Red
Cross/Red Crescent Movement

·      Applies the security rules at all times

·      Respects and observes the staff regulations
of the ICRC Regional Delegation in Jakarta

·      The employee may be asked to perform duties and
task not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other
departments when necessary

Requirements:

 Minimum required knowledge & experience:

• Professional skills, university education, preferably with a
  certified translation degree (including interpretation and proofreading)
• Excellent written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and English (French
  or Portuguese would be an asset), high linguist skills
• Minimum three years of translation experience, preferably with a
  humanitarian organisation
• Adequate Microsoft Office knowledge including Excel and Power Point

Personal skills:

• Able to determine priorities
• Accuracy and punctuality
• Able to meet deadlines
• Well organised
• Flexible, able to adapt
• Fast learner
• Ability to work independently and often under pressure
  

What we offer:

• Dynamic working environment within a reputable
  international organisation
• Medical and Health coverage.
• Join the training to Develop your skills

Please clearly indicate “TRANSLATOR” on your Subject application (which should include:  letter of motivation, CV with photo and

copies of relevant certificates, etc.) and submit to e-mail address : [email protected]

Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. The last date for receiving the
applications is 30 November 2015