Перекладач/ка (Посольство США)

To apply for this position you should complete an application in English at the link provided below. 

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/ukr/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

Deadline for applications: June 24, 2024

Duties:

Serves as the translator to the Defense Attaché (DATT), assists other Attachés and support staff as required. Translates English into Ukrainian and vice versa when mission dictates. Drafts and translates unclassified official correspondence in English and Ukrainian. Performs administrative duties such as preparing and delivering correspondence, greeting and assisting visitors, answering telephones/emails, managing the DAO social calendar, etc.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of three years of work experience in Ukrainian and English translating, some administrative and/or office management experience is required.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Translation/Interpreting, English language, English linguistics, English philology is required.

LANGUAGE:

Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) English

Fluent (writing/speaking/reading) Ukrainian

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to Drafts letters, diplomatic notes, etc and must deal effectively with public and guests of this office. Able to cultivate and maintain access to personnel contacts at all levels of the national, regional, provincial, and local governments. Incumbent is required to exercise considerable diplomacy, sound judgement, and organizational skills on a daily basis to execute a myriad of activities. Employee needs to have basic computer skills to use standard Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and various Internet applications.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Incumbent needs to possess a wide range of specialized vocabulary (e.g., economic, political, protocol, legal, military, etc.) to participate in any conversation, meeting, or conference with fluency and precision. A good understanding of Ukraine’s major political and military issues as well as recent developments in Ukrainian-U.S. relations. The incumbent must be familiar with the Ukrainian military system and key military and political figures.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• Comfortable office with a bomb shelter
• Medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• Life insurance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Military exemption for male employees
• Trainings and professional development
• Holiday days off (both Ukrainian and American holidays)