Translator

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QUALIFIED TRANSLATOR

Responsibilities:

• Performing professional written and oral interpretation and translation activities according to supervisor’s specialization, ensuring medical confidentiality, neutrality and respect towards patients, collaborators, authorities, military factions and MSF staff;
• Performing administrative tasks required by supervisor (arrangement of meetings, minute taking, and follow-up for patient care); providing necessary feedback to supervisor following discussions and negotiations and assisting with report writing (MSF and Government required reports), ensuring that all meeting minutes are recorded and that translated documents are properly filed;
• Depending on the supervisor’s specialisation and the needs of the respective department, establishing and maintaining professional contacts with relevant authorities and communicating MSF’s messages to MoH counterparts and authorities (specifically related to patient care);
• Ensuring that supervisor is aware of cultural nuances when dealing with MoH authorities and counterparts to ensure a good working relationship; educating supervisor on effective methods of culturally sensitive communication and informing international staff about local customs, tradition, etc. that will help in better communication and understanding of the context.

• Essential Degree or Diploma in Translation and Interpreting Studies, Linguistics or similar;
• Professional trainings in translating would be an asset;
• Fluency in Kazakh, knowledge of Russian and English are desirable;
• Computer skills (MS Office);
• Ability to work in multicultural environment;
• Results and quality orientation, accuracy, teamwork and cooperation, flexibility, stress management, commitment to MSF principles.
• Essential 2 years’ experience minimum as a translator (written and oral);
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.

• Office at Zverev 6A (accessible location)

• Duration: Short-term contract for 3 months

• Comfortable, modern workspace with all necessary equipment

• Friendly and supportive multicultural team

• Opportunities for professional growth and learning