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RECRUITMENT NOTICE FOR PROJECT TRANSLATOR
PACKAGE TV-09: “CONSULTANT FOR HCMC SEWERAGE MASTER PLAN UPDATE AND ADJUSTMENT” - SECOND HO CHI MINH CITY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION PROJECT
Job title: Project Interpreter/Translator (full time)
Position description: Providing interpretation and translation for project
Reports to: Team Leader/Project Manager/Manager of Hanoi Office
Main place of work: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
BACKGROUND
The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has received financing from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA) in the form of a loan toward the cost of the Second Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Sanitation Project (hereinafter called “HCMCES-2”).
Main components of the HCMCES-2 project are:
Component 1: Interceptor
Component 2: Wastewater Treatment Plant
Component 3: Sewerage in District 2 Area
Component 4A: Construction Supervision and Project Management: This component includes several packages, including one for the master plan review and update (package TV-09);
Component 4B: Land Acquisition.
Under Component 4A, Scope of Package TV-09 is to update and make adjustment of the specialized planning on the foundation level and urban surface drainage, urban sewerage for covering of 19 districts (District 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, Binh Tan, Binh Thanh, Tan Binh, Go Vap, Phu Nhuan, Tan Phu, Thu Duc District) and 4 rural districts (Nha Be, Cu Chi, Hoc Mon, Binh Chanh) according to the oriented adjustment of the urban drainage development up to 2030 and a vision to 2050 approved by the Prime Minister.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PROJECT TRANSLATOR
Being translator/ interpreter for the project;
Interpret during meetings, working sessions, and field visits as required;
Translate documents from English language to Vietnamese and vice versa (e-mails, letters, technical documents, reports, minutes of meeting, etc.)
Support in administrative duties/office management as well as other duties as required by Manager
REQUIREMENTS
Graduated from university, major in English or other related fields
English proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing;
At least 4 years of working experience in equivalent position
Male/Female without age restriction;
Ability to translate accurately and adapt to different styles;
Ability to meet deadlines;
Ability to work under high pressure;
High team work spirit, Responsibility, Trustful, Enthusiastic
Well versed in using office applications (Excel, word, powerpoint);
Discretion and respect for confidentiality;
Good communication skill;
Priority is given to candidate who has worked for infrastructure development projects
Priority is given to the candidates who submit applications early
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Full-time employment;
Competitive remuneration package;
Starting: As soon as possible;
Contract term: 4 months with possible extension according to project extension;
Professional, dynamic working environment
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send application (CV and application letter) to Ms. Dinh Hoang Anh at hoanganh.dinh@sweco.dkwith copy to [email protected] by 26th May 2020. Only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
Location: Ho Chi Minh
Application deadline: 2020-05-26
Send application to: [email protected]; [email protected]