1. Objective
The consultant will support, facilitate and give the service of translation from English-Japanese-English in the meeting, documents and any matter that related to the project on “Strengthening Community-level Flood Preparedness in Oita Prefecture, Japan” in Beppu City. It will help the communication among the stakeholders effectively. **
2. Statement of Work
We are looking for a competent Interpreter to provide assistance to English and Japanese speakers across a range of activities. The interpreter will provide interpretation services during various project processes, and make sight translations of documents, conversations and any matter related to the project. He/She will provide accurate concepts and explanations with no additions or omissions, and according to conventions of established interpretation protocol. He/She will identify factors that hinder his/her performance as an Interpreter, and swiftly report these to relevant parties.
To ensure success he/she need to process and impart information swiftly, and relay intentions, emotions and tone in your interpretations. Preferred applicants have outstanding problem-solving skills, and have the ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
3. Interpreter Responsibilities
· Acting as Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents, speaking tempos and personalities.
· Providing parties with clear and exact translations of written materials, and interpretations of verbal communication.
· Providing interpretations of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations and other forms of verbal communication.
· Rendering sight translations of documents and other written materials.
· Imparting thought, purpose, spirit, emotions and tone of speakers from source language into target language.
· Interpreting with no additions or omissions.
· Informing relevant parties of factors that may hinder your performance.
· Completion of daily activity logs and other documentation.
· Complying with applicable ethics and standards.
4. Interpreter requirements
· Bachelor of Art in English literature, or suitable equivalent.
· Valid certificate of accredited interpreting training.
· Excellent bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Proficient computer skills.
· Outstanding listening, retention and note-taking skills.
· Proficient enunciation and pronunciation skills, and pleasant, professional voice.
· Proficient understanding of cultural sensitivity, and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
5. Reporting
The Consultant will report to, Bill Ho, Director of Strategic Planning Department.**
6. Duration of the Contract
The Consultant will be expected complete the assignment by July 30, 2021.
How to apply:
How to Apply: Interested Candidates, please submit the completed ADPC application form, (downloadable from www.adpc.net or ADPC Website ), resume, copy of diploma(s) and certificate(s) together with a cover letter, to adpcjobs@adpc.net
Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient application.
Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
ADPC encourage diversity in its workplace and support an inclusive work environment.