Organizational Setting

FAO Representation in Armenia is Multiple Accreditation office coordinating the whole FAO programme in the country.

Reporting Lines

The incumbent will work under overall supervision of FAO Representative for Armenia and under direct supervision of FAO Programme Coordinator in cooperation with Representation and national project staff.

Technical Focus

Interpret and translate from ArmenianEnglish and vice versa a variety of documents and workshops.

Tasks and responsibilities

•    Provide written translations (EnglishArmenianEnglis, project proposals a wide variety of texts dealing with agriculture and related subjects as well as administrative, financial and legal matters, from ArmenianEnglish and vice versa.
•    Provide high quality translations within deadlines set, ensuring the adequate use of relevant terminology, in the areas of FAO mandate namely: agricultural production, land and water, plant production and protection, rural development, food security, food safety, rural development, agricultural investment, forestry, fishery, livestock production, and animal health;
•    As a selfrevising translator, the incumbent must produce concise and accurate translations in an appropriate style, which will not be subject to further review.
•    Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation services during FAO meetings, events and workshops.
•    Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced degree in Linguistic Studies or Translation and/or diploma from an internationally recognized interpreter/translator school specializing in English
•    Three years of relevant experience in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation
•    Working knowledge in spoken and written Armenian and English, Russian language translation skills are an asset
•    National of Armenia or resident of the country with valid work permit.

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•    Skills and experience in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation from/into English and Armenian
•    Extent and relevance of experience in supporting translation services of international organizations.
•    Familiarity with the FAO documentation, terminology and the reference work.
•    Familiarity with terminology research work.
•    Advanced computer skills and word processing (MS Office and other office equipmen; advanced user of translation/interpretation software and equipment.
•    Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills
•    Be able to produce results with rigid deadlines
•    Professional experience in providing translation services to international organization (written, ora

Selection Criteria

•    Candidates will be assessed against the requirements listed above.