Вакансія: Translator / Interpreter (English / German / Ukrainian)

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Ukraine is seeking a qualified professional for

the “Improvement of the state and municipal emergency management in Ukraine” programme to fill the position:

Translator / Interpreter (English / German / Ukrainian) (full-time, Kyiv)

(Internal SAP Code: Communication Specialist) 

The aim of the project “Improvement of the state and municipal emergency management in Ukraine” is to support The State Service of Ukraine for Emergency Situations (DSNS), which includes civil protection and firefighting. DSNS is thus the main Ukrainian actor in minimizing and coping with the consequences and effects of the war on the population and (critical) infrastructure. Not least thanks to the massive support provided by the BMZ between 2015 and 2022, the DSNS has so far been able to make a significant contribution to the protection of lives, the maintenance of basic infrastructure and the continued existence of functioning state structures.

Against the backdrop of the war, the project approach builds a bridge between humanitarian aid and long-term development cooperation, from dependence on external aid to self-help and from destruction to reconstruction. In line with the BMZ’s strategy for structure-building transitional assistance, the partner’s stabilization capacity, adaptation capacity and transformation capacity are being strengthened.

 The new project follows a multi-sectoral approach and covers all fields of action of structure-building transitional aid. (Food security, reconstruction of basic infrastructure and services, disaster risk management and peaceful and inclusive coexistence). The objective of the project is to strengthen the infrastructural and institutional conditions for functioning emergency management at national level and in selected municipalities. The target groups of the project’s activities at the individual level are the population affected by the war in selected municipalities in Ukraine, in particular vulnerable population groups. At the municipal and national level and in line with the current increased need for support, the new project strengthens the structures of civil protection and firefighting.

The project “Improvement of the state and municipal emergency management in Ukraine” is the part of GIZ Ukraine Resilient Society cluster with 7 projects in total. The Translator will work with all Resilient Society cluster projects and teams on a general cluster level.

Key responsibilities:

The English – German – Ukrainian Language Translator is responsible for

• Supporting the Resilient Society cluster team with high quality translations within deadlines set, ensuring the adequate use of relevant terminology;
• Provide concise and accurate translations in an appropriate style, which will not be subject to further review;
• Ensuring compliance with GIZ standards and rules in all aspects of the cluster;
• Interpreting during conferences, workshops, meeting and seminars or other oral conversations including online formats from Ukrainian to English or German and vice versa;
• Translate project documents (legal documents, regulations, training material, information material, reports and other written material) from Ukrainian to English or German and vice versa;
• Check translations regarding technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation revisions;
• Write, review, edit, proofread and format official documentation and other related materials to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency of documents.

General obligations

• Supports the cluster in all organisational aspects related to translation;
• Coordinates regularly with GIZ contact persons concerning all cluster’s activities;
• Respects the guidelines on integrity.

Required qualifications:

• BA or MA degree in English and German Language Studies or an equivalent; At least 3 years of professional work experience in translation and/or interpretation in a comparable setting;
• Fluent Ukrainian speaker;
• Professional experience with and ability to speak, write and read English and German;
• Experience liaising with stakeholders such as government officials, private actors, civil society and the press;

Other qualifications

• Knowledge of local self-government and regional development policy reforms;
• Knowledge of Ukrainian legislation in relevant fields;
• Excellent working knowledge of IT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office);
• A good understanding and in-depth knowledge of the Ukrainian language/country-specific cultures;
• Excellent writing skills and command of grammar;
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills;
• Attention to details combined with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Professional proficiency in English, German and Ukrainian;
• Reliability, confidentiality, flexibility and stress resistance;
• High degree of loyalty, self-organization and motivation;
• Team player with intercultural communication skills and service-oriented attitude;
• Work experience with GIZ and/or other international organisations is an asset;
• Readiness for occasional business trips to different locations within Ukraine.

We offer:

• Official employment;
• Salary fixed in EUR, performance-related bonuses and 13th salary;
• Medical insurance, 29 vacation days annually;
• Language classes, hard and soft skills trainings;
• Individual and group psychological support;
• Possible remote and flexible work;
• Meaningful and valuable work, international environment.

Assignment

The assignment starts as soon as possible.  Full-time position with 40-hours working week. The contract duration is till the end of December 2024, with possibility of prolongation.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

Application

Application comprising of the candidate’s CV (including examples of work) and a cover letter in the English language explaining the motivation to apply for the job is to be sent to [email protected] until COB 20.02.2024, Tuesday.

By sending the application the candidate gives the consent for the personal data processing for recruitment processes solely.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages of the recruitment process.