Senior Officer - Translations - Partnership for Human Development (PHD)

 

SENIOR OFFICER – TRANSLATIONS

 

• We want your translation and interpretation expertise to enhance our high quality and program team
• Competitive remuneration package and opportunity to work in a dynamic and fun team
• Flexible work arrangement available
• Locally Engaged Personnel, long term contract
• Based in Dili, Timor-Leste

 

The Program

The Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD) supports the Government of Timor-Leste’s Strategic Development Plan 2011-2030 and reflects Australia’s commitment to work in partnership with Timor-Leste to invest in improved wellbeing for Timor-Leste’s people. PHD aims to deliver lasting impact on the program goal: ‘People in Timor-Leste are healthier, better-educated and better able to contribute to Timor-Leste’s development.’ Through PHD, Australia supports the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) to deliver higher quality and inclusive services in primary healthcare, basic education and social protection.

Abt Associates Australia is the implementation partner for PHD, contracted since May 2016 until May 2026.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking a long-term Senior Officer – Translations to provide high quality communications in the areas of translations and interpretation services across the PHD program.

Working as part of a great team to provide high quality services, the Senior Officer will join the Communications Team and have primary responsibility for all translation and interpreting requirements as requested by the PHD Program teams or the Client. Collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders, the Senior Officer will undertake translation and interpreting tasks in-house as well as manage outsourced services.

 

About You

We are seeking an individual who will bring:

• Proven experience in translation and interpretation services or similar role.
• Experience in providing translation and interpretation services for a development program, with experience with an international agency advantageous.
• General exposure to and understanding of key programmatic areas such as Health, Education, Social Solidarity and Inclusion, Gender, Disability, Monitoring and Evaluation, as well as across Government settings or ability to adapt and apply skills in a program setting to deliver services. 
• Excellent attention to detail and language construct.
• Exceptional communication and cross-cultural skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English and Tetum required; Fluency in Portuguese and/or Bahasa desired.

 

Further Information and How to Apply

Full details for the position are available in the Position Description document on the Abt Associates Carer Page Job Details - Local site (turborecruit.com.au). 

Please submit your application online including your CV and cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

For further information please email the PHD People & Culture team via people.culture@phd.tl. Please insert the job title in the email subject heading.

We welcome and thank all applicants however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Closing Date: Wednesday, 3 November 2021 (11 pm Dili Time)

 

About Abt Associates

Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.

 

People & Culture | Partnership for Human Development

1^st Lane, Block E01-12, Palm Business & Trade Center

Surik Mas, Fatumeta Bairro-Pite, Dili, Timor-Leste

E: people.culture@phd.tl