ILRI Project - English Indonesian Translator

English-Indonesian Translator – ILRI Project (National)
(Based: Jakarta, Indonesia)
Reports to : ORI HPAI Project Leader
Duration : Up to 15th August 2008
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is implementing an
Operational Research Project in Indonesia (ORI) to evaluate the effectiveness of
three different methods of controlling highly pathogenic avian influenza. The
methods to be evaluated include preventive mass vaccination against avian
influenza (AI), preventive mass vaccination against AI and Newcastle and culling
with compensation fully provided. The project is being implemented in backyard
poultry systems in close collaboration with the MOA/FAO PDSR Project.
The Project is recruiting an English-Indonesian translator to work with its
international staff in the execution of the project activities. The translator
will be based in Jakarta but will be expected to make frequent field trips to
assist in farmer interviews, consultations with the local authorities or
training workshops. S/he will be supervised by the Project Leader.
Key tasks:

1. Provide accurate simultaneous oral translation from English to Indonesian and
vice versa during field visits, phone conversations, workshops, and other
meetings of the international staff.

2. Assist in internal communication with Indonesia staff as needed.

3. Provide accurate written translation, both to and from English and Indonesian,
of documents: research protocols, training handouts, standard operating
procedures, questionnaires, data entry forms, letters, reports

4. Provide accurate back translation of documents translated by consultants from
Indonesian to English

5. Provide proofreading of translated documents to ensure the accuracy of the
translation and the consistency of the project technical terms used

6. Update glossary of the project technical terms regularly

7. Write a brief summary of any written and oral translations accomplished

8. Coordinate with other members of the Project Team

9. Complete other duties as assigned by the Project Leader
Qualifications:

a. University Degree (S1) Graduate, preferably from language or cultural
department

b. At least 3 (three) years of professional experience in translation or
interpretation work, preferably in project management

c. Excellent written and spoken English and Indonesian

d. Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds

e. Good interpersonal and communication skills

f. Ability to work with minimum supervision

g. Ability to work to tight-deadlines

h. Familiarity with MS Word and tracking changes
Application process:
Applications will be accepted until 19 June 2008. Only short-listed candidates
will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence. A letter of
interest and a curriculum vita should be sent to Ms. Valentina Utari at
V.YulitaDyahUtari@cgiar.org (Please indicate the position in the e-mail subject
line).

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