Interpreter - Administrative Assistant - UNDP Armenia Office - Yerevan

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the direct supervision of the International Advisor and overall guidance of the Project Administrator and the International Team Leader, the Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant provides interpretation and administrative services to the EU Advisory Group to the Republic of Armenia Project, ensuring high quality of work, accuracy and consistency of service delivery.
The Interpreter/ Administrative Assistant promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the delivery of all services.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide translation of necessary technical documentation and report within the framework of the Project. Ensure follow-up, clarification and respond to requests for information;
- Provide high level interpretation services, including simultaneous and consecutive interpretation (from Armenian/ Russian into English and from English into Armenian/ Russian languages). Provide interpretation at bilateral and multilateral meetings;
- Contact, interact with and receive Government officials, diplomatic, private or other partners and missions. Take minutes, notes as required by the Direct Supervisor;
- Assist the International Advisor in liaising with key stakeholders from Government counterparts, Donor Community, Civil Society, NGOs as required;
- Ensure full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintaining protocol procedures, preparation of documents, correspondence, reports. Keep appropriate filing system;
- Liaise with EU counterparts and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, ensure actions on instructions;
- Make arrangements for missions, experts, draft agendas, prepare briefing kits and background materials;
- Provide support in organizing local/ regional seminars, press conferences, workshops, meetings within the framework of the Project, take notes/ minutes and ensure follow up;
- Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- University degree in linguistics, social sciences, economics or a related field;
- 2-3 years of relevant experience in translation/ interpretation services, as well as relevant administrative experience in programme support services with international organizational/ embassies;
- Excellent inter-personal, communication and writing skills;
- Ability to write and speak clearly and concisely in English and Armenian languages;
- Ability to work with and interact with a wide cross-section of partners, as well as with people of differing backgrounds, points of view and interests;
- Proficiency in English and Armenian languages;
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and MS Outlook.);
- Experience in handling of web based management systems.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications can be submitted on-line through http://www.undp.am website, or delivered hard copies to the UN House Security Desk, 14, P. Adamyan str. A complete application form should consist of a letter of interest, copies of diplomas, an updated CV and the UN Personal History Form (P11), available at the UN House Security Desk. Please clearly indicate in your application the title of the position and the VA Number. Applications can also be sent via post offices within a deadline period indicated below. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.