RitePak Mandarin Translator Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description: This position involves the translation of both written and verbal English to Mandarin and vice versa.

This will be a temporary 1 month assignment.

Essential Duties
Verbally translate between English and Chinese conversationsTranslate written documents from Mandarin to ChineseFluent command of both spoken and written English and MandarinExperience translating technical documents desiredTechnical background will be an added bonus.Please include a cover letter with a statement on why you believe you are the best candidate for the job.

Also include your expected level of remuneration.

How to Apply

Please email: hr@ritepak.co.ke

UNSOA Interpreter / Translator Job in Nairobi Kenya

United Nations Support Office for AMISOM (UNSOA)

Career opportunity

Deadline for Applications: 20 December 2013
 

Functional Title: Interpreter / Translator
 Vacancy Announcement Number: TRN/12/2013
 Translate from English into French, Kirundi and vice versa documents covering a broad range of training subjects dealt with by UNSOA for AMISOM Trainees;Translate from English into French and vice versa documents developed by OSESG-GL, including for the meetings of the Technical Support Committee;Provide accurate and complete high quality consecutive and simultaneous interpretation into Kirundi from English, or from French into Kirundi, or from English into French, as and when the need arises;Applications to be sent to: Email: unsoarecruitment@un.org
Vacancy Notice Number and Functional Title in the Subject of the e-mail.Personal History Form (P.11 or PHP) should be attached with the cover letter. The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training)

FilmAid International Kiswahili and Somali Translators (2) (Part time) Jobs in Kenya

FilmAid International (FilmAid Kenya) invites qualified Kenyan applications to fill the above position on a part time basis.

FilmAid will accept applications from either translator of Kiswahili and Somali separately though individuals conversant with both languages will have an added advantage.

FilmAid International is a non-governmental organization that uses film to promote health, strengthen communities and enrich the lives of the world’s vulnerable and uprooted.

FilmAid is currently implementing programmes in Kakuma and Dadaab refugee camps in Kenya.

Project Background/Description:

FilmAid International in conjunction with Sundance Institute and Film FORWARD is partnering to host a Film Festival in Kakuma, Dadaab and Nairobi as part of advancing cultural dialogue. Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization that discovers and supports independent film and theatre artists from the U.S. and around the world, and introduces audiences to their new work.

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On Call Interpreter / Translator Job in Kenya - International Organization for Migration

Vacancy Notice no: IOM/036/11

Position / Title: On Call Interpreter / Translator

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

General functions

Under the general supervision of the Regional Representative for East & Central Africa in MRF Nairobi, and the direct supervision of the HIV/AIDS Counsellor/Trainer, the incumbent will be responsible for:

1. Interpreting correctly and accurately into Somali and other languages the HIV/AIDS Counselling sessions to be conducted by the IOM HIV/AIDS Counsellor(s)/Trainer(s) using the following guidelines:

• Interpreting must capture the meaning of the counsellor’s messages.
• Interpreter must be a fluent speaker in English and Swahili at University standard.
• Interpreter must be capable of reading English at University entry standards.
• Interpreter must be at ease to interpret language concerning sexual intercourse, sexual behaviour, sexual parts, and sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS.
• Interpreter must be at ease interpreting language concerning male and female condom and correct methods of use.

2. Perform any other related duties as requested by the direct supervisor.

Desirable Qualifications (Educational experience and competencies):-

• High school Diploma or more
• Kenyan citizenship or valid work permit
• Fluency in English or at least one of the following languages: Somali, (Wellega) Oromo, Amharic, Tigrinya; Dinka, Nuer, Arabic, Kinya-rwanda, Kirundi and French
• Previous relevant experience

Mode of Application: Submit Cover Letter and CV (indicating your language proficiency) including daytime telephone and email address to:

International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 55040-00200 Nairobi

or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 22nd April 2011

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