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Issued by: OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek
Vacancy number: VNKYRC00817
Vacancy type: Experts/Consultants
Field of expertise: Translators, Interpreters, Conference Services
Number of posts: 2
Duty station: Bishkek
Date of issue: 18 July 2017
Deadline for application: 31 July 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		OSCE Programme Office in Bishkek (POiB) will assist the Department of Public Administration and Personnel Management of the Prime Minister’s Office of the Kyrgyz Republic by recruiting a team of international and local consultants to conduct assessment and analysis of the current state of numerous single windows under the ministries and government agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic based in Bishkek. Therefore, two international consultants and five local consultants (a team leader of local consultants and four local consultants) will be recruited. Two interpreters will be hired to provide written and oral translations for the team of consultants from English to Russian and vice versa.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The translator will be expected to engage in the following activities:

High quality written translation of different documents and reports when requested by the international and local consultants as well as program staff of the POiB (English/ Russian and Russian/ English translations);
High quality editing and proofreading of above mentioned documents;
High quality oral translations (consecutive translations) when requested by the international and local consultants (English/ Russian and Russian/ English translations);
Work as official interpreter during conferences, workshops and meetings (consecutive translations);
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Necessary Qualifications

		University degree in social or political sciences, linguistics or other related areas; At least 2 years of work experience as a translator (English/ Russian and Russian/ English); Ability to translate voluminous and sophisticated documents from English into Russian and vice versa; Excellent interpersonal skills; Good communication skills; Ability to work with word processing, email, and the Internet; Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Russian; Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds.

Remuneration Package

		Remuneration will be according to the OSCE consultancy fees rates and will depend on selected consultant’s qualification and experience.

How To Apply

		This position is for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic only. We strongly encourage applicants to use the online application system at www.osce.org/employment. However, if you have difficulties with the system you may use the OSCE offline application form found under http://www.osce.org/node/45641 and forward the completed form quoting the vacancy number by e-mail recruitment-kg@osce.org. The deadline for applications is 31 July 2017. Applications received after the published deadline will not be considered. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates to apply to become a part of the organization. Please note that in the event of invitation for interview/test, the OSCE is unable to reimburse costs incurred. Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

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