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The British Embassy, Riyadh has a vacancy for a Translator, Grade – A1 (L) position.
Purpose of the job:
We are looking for an energetic translator to work as a Part–Time Translator in the Embassy’s Translation Team. The work mostly involves translation from English into Arabic, with some Arabic to English. The team is at the heart of the Embassy’s work, facilitating the exchange of information and messages between Britain and Saudi Arabia across the full range of bilateral issues.
The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that translations meet the highest standards of accuracy; the right nuance is vital. The material translated ranges widely in subject matter and style, and is commissioned by all sections of the Embassy. You will need to work to a consistent standard under pressure, delivering excellent translations against tight deadlines and building productive relationships with customers and with other team members. The job holder will contribute to maintaining a positive and happy working environment and have a keen focus on learning and development.
Duties and responsibilities:
• To provide timely and accurate translation for all types of documents
• To provide interpretation if/when required
• To be responsible for their own professional development
• To provide support to the Translation Team
• Where necessary, to complete other administrative tasks in support of the team
Key Competences Required for the Job:
• Collaborating and Partnering - People skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the Civil Service to help get business done.
• Managing a Quality Service - Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements.
• Delivering at Pace - Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, it’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way.
• Building Capability for All - Effectiveness in this area is having a strong focus on continuous learning for oneself, others and the organisation. It’s being open to learning, about keeping one’s own knowledge and skill set current and evolving.
Essential:
• Fluent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely written and verbal translations from English into Arabic (and Arabic into English)
• Strong willingness to learn and develop translation skills
• Ability to work well in a team and understand diversity
• Excellent IT skills – word ,excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to manage resources including own time and tasking
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadline
• Understanding of customers and delivering excellent service
• Transferable iqama
• Fluent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.
• Ability to provide accurate and timely written and verbal translations from English into Arabic (and Arabic into English)
• Strong willingness to learn and develop translation skills
• Ability to work well in a team and understand diversity
• Excellent IT skills – word ,excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to manage resources including own time and tasking
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadline
• Understanding of customers and delivering excellent service
• Transferable iqama
Desirable:
• Experience of technical translation using specialist language
• An active interest in current affairs
• Experience of technical translation using specialist language
• An active interest in current affairs
Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
10 August 2017
A1 (L)
Fixed Term, Part-Time
25
Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
British Embassy
1
3907.74
1 September 2017
Working Conditions and Remuneration:
The starting salary will be SAR 3907.74 per month inclusive of the Eid Bonus and the 25% housing allowance. An additional travel allowance of SAR 400 per month will also be payable.
Normal working hours for the Embassy are 08.00 to 15.00 Sunday to Thursday. This position is Part-Time, based on 25 hours per week.
The successful candidate will be subject to a 90 day probationary period.
Eligibility:
The position is only available to holders of Saudi residence permits or transferable Iqamas, and the successful candidate will be required to transfer their sponsorship to us.
To Apply:
Interested candidates must attach the following documents when applying online:
1. A covering letter.
2. An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
** (Your application must include examples of when you have demonstrated the competencies outlined above in the cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will be rejected).
All applications must be received before 23:55 (Local Time) on 10 August 2017.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances, medical clearance and reference checks.
The British Embassy in Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Saudi Arabian employment law.
