English/Tetum/Portuguese Interpreter and Translator - (DCP-TL)

Job vacancies

English/Tetum/Portuguese Interpreter and Translator - The Defence Cooperation Program in Timor-Leste (DCP-TL)

The Defence Cooperation Program in Timor-Leste (DCP-TL) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position as an English/Tetum/Portuguese Interpreter and Translator, working with Australian Military Advisors and able to travel to Hera on a daily basis and to municipalities when required.

The Defence Cooperation Program in Timor-Leste (DCP-TL) is an Australian Defence Program in Timor-Leste which promotes the capacity of the F-FDTL, improves Australia’s capacity to work with F-FDTL in response to common security challenges.

DCP-TL also builds strong people-to-people links with F-FDTL at the tactical, operational and strategic levels in order to maximise Australia’s security.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate achievement against the following selection criteria:

• Have sufficient experience and ability to interpret and translate documents from English to Tetum and to Portuguese, and vice versa;
• Have a general knowledge about F-FDTL and Component Naval in particular.
• Demonstrated strong self-confidence in providing interpretation in formal meetings;
• Able to work with limited supervision and can work under pressure;
• Proactive, flexible and understanding both Australian and Timorese culture.

Applicants should also have the following qualifications and/or experience:

• Tertiary qualifications,
• Excellent written and spoken English and Tetum and Portuguese;
• Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office computer applications.

The salary for the position is USD$ 1,378 per month

Status of Contract: Short Term (20^th July 2021 – 1^st December 2021)

Applications –Please submit your Curriculum Vitae and Application Letter in English, not exceeding three (3) pages.  The closing date is 25 June 2021 at 4.30pm (Dili time).

Referees – Please provide the name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees in your written application.  Referees will be contacted for short listed applicants only.  You will be notified if your referees are to be contacted.            

How to apply

Please send your applications via email to luis.mendonca@dcp.tl; phone number 78457943. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 

Human Resources Development Manager position (Locally Engaged staff, Level 5)

The Australian Embassy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill a Human Resources Development Manager position (Locally Engaged staff, Level 5) with the Timor-Leste Police Development Program (TLPDP).  The selection criteria are as follows.

 

• Previous experience working in Human Resources, and the ability to review and apply legislation.
• Formal Degree in Business Management/Human Resources would be a strong advantage.
• Ability to clearly interpret and translate concepts and issues between English and Tetun in a variety of settings including adult training classrooms, conferences, and committee meetings.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team.
• Confident written and spoken communication skills in English and Tetun.
• Ability to prioritise work, meet task deadlines and produce accurate work.
• Sound skills in computer systems including document creation and formatting, databases, and presentation slides.
• Familiarity with legal terminology.
• Experience and/or appreciation of gender equality issues.

 

The following qualifications and/or experience are highly desirable:

• Degree in Business Management and/or Human Resources would be a strong advantage.
• Previous experience working in Human Resources, and the experience reviewing and interpreting legislation.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Tetun (Portuguese would be an advantage).
• Strong computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office and a variety of HRM databases.

The salary - for this position is USD$19,210 per annum.

Applications - Please respond to each of the selection criteria separately, with the total response to selection criteria in English and not exceeding 2.5 pages. Please also include Curriculum Vitae in English and not exceeding 2 pages. A cover letter, not exceeding one page, indicating the position you are applying for.  The closing date is Wednesday, 16 June 2021 at 4.30pm.

Position description - please see position description for more information.

Referees – Please provide the name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees in your written application. Referees will be contacted for short listed applicants only.

How to apply

Please send applications via email to dili.hr@dfat.gov.au. Position Descriptions are available on the Australian Embassy website www.timorleste.embassy.gov.au, and also available from the Australian Embassy’s security post.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

Other requirements

Successful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory police clearance and medical check.

The Australian Embassy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, access, equity and social inclusion for all employees, and in particular for women and people with disability. We welcome all applicants and encourage women and people with disability to apply.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________