Translation and Administrative Assistant – Portuguese English (831405)

United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS); Brasília; Presencial; BRL 20.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A United Nations agency in Brasília is seeking a Translation and Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will translate and proofread documents between Portuguese and English and provide administrative support to the Programme unit. Candidates must have a university degree in languages, fluency in both languages, and experience in translation and administrative roles.

Serviços

Gross monthly salary of BRL 5,415.55

Local social security plan (INSS)

International health insurance plan

Qualificações

• At least three years of experience in translation and proofreading.
• Experience in administrative support within international organizations.
• Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Translate technical documents from Portuguese to English.
• Proofread technical documents in both languages.
• Assist in organizing translation activities for onsite events.

Conhecimentos

Fluency in Portuguese

Fluency in English

Time-management skills

Good communication

Formação académica

University degree in Languages/Translation

Ferramentas

Word processing software

Spreadsheets

CAT tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

Translation and Administrative Assistant

Languages: Portuguese – English

Location: Brasília, Brazil

Type of Contract: Service Contract (SC)

Duration: 12 months

Work modality: In presence

Workload: 7,5 h/day, from Mondays to Fridays

Post Level: SB3/2

Application deadline: 08 February 2024, 23:59 (Rome time zone)

Background

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the United Nations agency that leads the global fight against hunger. Its presence in Brazil is through the Centre of Excellence against Hunger, a partnership signed between the WFP and the Brazilian government in 2011.

Our mission is to support countries in the creation and implementation of sustainable solutions against hunger, including school meals programmes, nutrition and related food-security activities.

The purpose of this position is to assist as a Translation and Administrative Assistant – English in Brasília, Brazil. You will be involved in the translation and proofreading of technical documents and other communications between Portuguese and English, as well as administrative support to the Programme unit.

The position holder may also be asked to perform other duties within the scope of the WFP Centre of Excellence Programme Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accountabilities: The Translation and Administrative Assistant – English reports to the Head of Programme and undertakes the following duties:

• Translate technical documents from Portuguese to English and from English to Portuguese;
• Proofread technical documents in Portuguese and English;
• Translate and apply subtitles to institutional videos;
• Assist in organizing translation and simultaneous interpretation activities in onsite events and online meetings;
• Keep an updated status of all tasks and report on translation progress;
• Perform other translation-related duties as required;
• Assist in writing publications related to the Centre’s Knowledge Management activities;
• Perform administrative duties such as preparing meeting notes, briefs, and communications with other units and WFP offices;
• Maintain a constant liaison with the Communications Unit.

Minimum qualifications

Education: University degree in Languages/Translation. An advanced degree in a related area is an advantage.

Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible support work experience in translation and proofreading, and related administrative support in international organizations, government or NGO. Work experience within the UN system is an asset.

Languages: Fluency in spoken and written Portuguese and English. Working knowledge of French is desirable.

Knowledge: Experience with computers, word processing, spreadsheets, CAT tools, terminological research, and managing glossaries.

Competencies and skills: Ability to work with deadlines, good communication and time-management skills.

All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate competencies and standards of behavior aligned with the WFP Leadership Framework.

Remuneration and benefits

Remuneration: Gross monthly salary of BRL 5,415.55. Local social security plan (INSS) is paid, along with a death and disability plan. The contract includes a coparticipative international health insurance plan for the employee and dependents.

Application procedures

Step 1 – Go to: Careers page, register and create your online CV.

Step 2 – Apply to the Translator Adm Assistant position to submit your application.

Step 3 – Attach a CV and Cover Letter.

Note: You must complete Steps 1, 2 and 3 for your application to be considered.

In the application form, fill mandatory sections, attach your CV and Cover Letter, answer prescreening questions and agree to the legal statement before submitting.

The candidate must have Brazilian nationality or be legally authorized to work in Brazil and must have availability to travel.

WFP is committed to workforce diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

All applications will be treated with confidentiality. Due to high application volumes, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.