Moldova: Translator/interpreter

Organization: Trimbos Institute
Country: Moldova
Closing date: 13 Oct 2014

Vacancy for Full-time translator/interpreter for Project Implementation Unit in Chisinau, Moldova for the “Reform of Mental Health Services in Moldova” Project

The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has contracted the Consortium led by the Netherlands Institute of Mental Health and Addiction (Trimbos Institute) to implement the project “Support to the Reform of Mental Health Services in Moldova" (2014-2018). The overall goal of the project is to support the mental health system reform in Moldova with revised legal and regulatory framework and financial mechanisms, built on the model of community-based mental health services that will be developed, tested and implemented in 4 districts. The envisaged impact is the improvement of wellbeing of mental health service users through equitable access to effective mental health services at community level, closer to their homes. The project pursues three primary objectives: provide access to community-based mental health services (primary care, community-based care, acute inpatient mental health services in district hospitals), improve inter-sectorial cooperation in the implementation of the new model of community-based care, and create an enabling environment for mental health service users to exercise their rights through advocacy and awareness raising activities. The personnel structure of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will include: 1 local project manager; 3 senior advisors, 1 communications and anti-stigma advisor, 1 chief accountant, 1 administrative assistant, 1 translator/interpreter and 1 driver/logistics assistant.

The translator/interpreter will be responsible for translating required materials and acting as an interpreter in meetings at the request of the PIU team and consortium. The translator will report to the PIU’s project manager and project leader.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will:

1. Translate documents covering a broad range of topics relevant to the project, including technical materials;
2. Act as an interpreter in high-level meetings as well as in project activities between the local and international actors, as required;
3. Perform other duties as required by the project manager and project leader related to translation.

Qualifications

Key competencies

The incumbent is expected to:

• Master the required languages
• Be efficient in meeting deadlines and achieving results
• Closely collaborate with local and international colleagues
• Demonstrate professional attitude

Education

Relevant university degree in languages; translator and interpreter certification in Russian, English, and Romanian.

Work experience

Three years of professional working experience as a translator and interpreter in Russian, Romanian and English.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their applications in English (Letter of intention, CV, relevant recommendation letters and references) with the subject line “Translator/Interpreter” by Monday, October 13^th 2014 to the following e-mail address:ipetrea@trimbos.nl.