Translator (All Interested Applicants/All sources) (Regional Translator)
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- Publié le: 10/05/2021 à 11h49min06s
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- Expérience: 3 ans
- Expire le: 16-05-2021
Embassy Abidjan
Côte d'Ivoire
About
Announcement Number: Abidjan-2020-014-RA1
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abidjan
Position Title: Translator (All Interested Applicants/All sources) (Regional Translator)
Open Period: 05/16/2021
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone: GMT
Series/Grade: LE - 0210 8
Salary: XOF CFA12,343,248
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Duty Location(s):
2
in
Abidjan, IV
Telework Eligible: No
For More Info:
Recruitment Section
000-000-0000
Hiring Path: • Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is FP-06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Open-to : All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type: Permanent
Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 number of hours per week).
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Duties
The position is located in the Abidjan Regional Center. Incumbent serves as a Regional/Bureau translation resource for 18 constituent West African countries as well as other senior level officials in the Bureau of African Affairs. Incumbent translates cables and demarches to be delivered to the host nations and other complex documents (between English and French and vice versa), drafts diplomatic notes and other documents, and serves as a regional interpreter for staff members on VIP visits. Incumbent provides translation of documents into French for use by all constituents served as well as translation unique to one (or more) countries. Incumbent also interprets for workshops and seminars hosted by Embassy's officials as needed.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Three years' translation and interpretation experience in an international institution or any organization that executes international programs/policy is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A good understanding of political, economic and diplomatic practices in one or more constituent countries required. Knowledge of regional resources for obtaining new information related to politics and economy and comprehension of U.S. foreign policy objectives is required. Extensive knowledge of political, economic and diplomatic grammar and vocabulary for both English and French is required. Knowledge of Department of State official written protocol procedures required.
Education Requirements:
University degree (Bachelor’s) in Bilingual studies (English and French) and additional 2 years of certification in translation is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
French: (Professional Translator/Interpreter) Speaking/Writing/Reading is required. This may be tested.
English: (Fluent) Speaking/Writing/Reading is required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Interpretive abilities that will guarantee translated documents capture the meaning and intent of an original document is required. Adaptability, organizational skills and the ability to manage and balance multiple tasks related to multiple translation tasks in an accurate form and expedient manner are required. Must possess critical comparison skills to ensure language version certification.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
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Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust-Background Investigation clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
Proof of Ivoirian citizenship (carte Nationale d'Identité-CNI, attestation d'Identité)(required)
Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
University degree (Bachelor) (required)
Certification in translation (required)
For EFMs, in addition to the above:
Copy of Orders (applicants assigned to US Mission)/Assignment Notification (or equivalent) (required)
DD-214 (Member Copy 4) Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.