Project Interpreter cum Project Officer

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Project interpreter cum Project Officer Application deadline: 10.03.2022 at 17:00 Vietnam time

Project Background: The European Union funded project “Technical Assistance for the ARISE+ Programme in Vietnam”, of which this assignment is a part, aims at providing technical assistance to the Vietnamese Government to maximise Viet Nam's benefits from preferential trade regimes, with a focus on regional agreements and the EU-Viet Nam Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Investment Protection Agreement (IPA).

Key Information

Job Title: Project interpreter cum Project Officer

Location: Hanoi

Reporting to: Team Leader

Nationality: Vietnamese

Indicative Starting date: As soon as possible

Travel: Domestic travel within Viet Nam may be required

Indicative Duration of the assignment: 24 months

Type of Contract: 12 months fixed term contract upon successful completion of a 2- month probation period;

Objective of the assignment: The Project interpreter cum Project Officer / will be responsible for the organization of workshops, translation and interpretation from Vietnamese to English related to activities, reports and meetings.

Indicative Tasks

Responsible for assigned technical activities including organization of workshops, seminars, training activities; monitoring of missions of international and local experts, contacting stakeholders;
Support the Project Team in preparing a concept note for the workshop, training or other event;
Support the monitoring and assessment of the event and contribute to the event report;
Responsible for Translation and interpretation from Vietnamese-English and English-Vietnamese (both oral and written) for Project Team
Assisting the international expert team in arranging and carrying out field missions (meeting schedule, trip coordination, reception);
Supporting the International Expert Team in secretariat works;
Prepare report on assigned activities on monthly basis;
Provide information about activities relating to the component to Communication officer;
Other tasks as required by the Team Leader.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree or above, preferably in the field of foreign language and/or economics;
At least 3 years of professional experience working as an interpreter/ project officer
Demonstrate strong interpretation, translation, communication and interpersonal skills;
Experience in working in an international/multi-cultural environment is a strong asset;
Experience working with Vietnamese government authorities is an asset;
Excellent oral and writing skills in English and Vietnamese;
Experience of working with EU-funded projects or with other major international donors-funded projects is a strong asset;
Well-organised with excellent multi-tasking abilities.

Languages: Fluency in Vietnamese and English.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please send the following to the email address careers@eurochamvn.org

Your CV with a cover letter
Your references (if any)
Your Gross salary expectation

All applications must be received by 10.03.2022 at 17:00 Vietnam time.

NB: due to the high number of expected applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks.

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