06/03/2016
مطلوب مترجم فى السفارة البريطانية، المرتب LE 7,143
Administration Assistant/Translator, Deadline 10 March 2016
Position: Administration Assistant/Translator
Grade: A2 (L)
Location: Cairo
Contract: One Year
Report to: Defence Attaché
The British Embassy in Cairo is looking for an outstanding new Administration Assistant/Translator to work within the Defence Section. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work closely in a professional and dynamic environment. The successful applicant will be responsible for the translation of all correspondence between the Defence Section and external interlocutors whilst forging strong relationships with the Egyptian military and other departments within the Embassy. The British Embassy offers a fantastic working environment, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, camaraderie and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Contribute to the day-to-day business of the Defence Section through the translation of all incoming and outgoing correspondence thereby providing a vital communication link in support of UK Government objectives in Egypt.
Assist in the development of a current understanding of regional affairs in support of the Defence Section’s objectives in Egypt. This will involve:
• Producing updated local and regional information guides
• Providing local and regional expertise to the Defence Attaché
• Effective liaison with internal and external organisations
• The review of Egyptian media for defence and security related items
Interact with Egyptian military counterparts, local sales agents and the UK Trade and Investment team to support UK companies with business in Egypt.
Support the Defence Section’s analysis and reporting through high-quality advice to the Defence Attaché about Egyptian defence and security related subjects.
Additional duties
• Deputise for the Administration Officer in support of daily duties
• Respond to specific defence enquiries from the Egyptian Armed Forces and members of the public
• Improve the Embassy as a place to work through active contribution to the Embassy’s corporate agenda and its ethics of professionalism, teamwork and respect
Core Competences
Delivering a Quality Service:
Effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. People who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service, applying programme and project management approaches to support service delivery. At senior levels, it is about creating an environment to deliver operational excellence and creating the most appropriate and cost effective delivery models for public services.
Delivering at Pace:
Effectiveness in this area means focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility and accountability for quality outcomes. For all staff, it’s about working to agreed goals and activities and dealing with challenges in a responsive and constructive way. At senior levels, it is about building a performance culture to deliver outcomes with a firm focus on prioritisation and addressing performance issues resolutely, fairly and promptly. It is also about leaders providing the focus and energy to drive activities forward through others and encourage staff to perform effectively during challenging and changing times.
Seeing the Big Picture:
Seeing the big picture is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs. For all staff, it is about focusing your contribution on the activities which will meet Civil Service goals and deliver the greatest value. At senior levels, it is about scanning the political context and taking account of wider impacts to develop long term implementation strategies that maximise opportunities to add value to the citizen and support economic, sustainable growth.
Achieving Commercial Outcomes:
Being effective in this area is about maintaining an economic, long-term focus in all activities. For all, it’s about having a commercial, financial and sustainable mindset to ensure all activities and services are delivering added value and working to stimulate economic growth. At senior levels, it’s about identifying economic, market and customer issues and using these to promote innovative business models, commercial partnerships and agreements to deliver greatest value; and ensuring tight commercial controls of finances, resources and contracts to meet strategic priorities.
Key Selection Criteria
• At least two years’ work experience in translation services
• A dynamic, flexible, ‘can do’ attitude focused on quality with the ability to seize the initiative where required
• Meticulous, organised and methodical
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to work alone and as part of a team
• A University degree
• Good working knowledge of the Internet and Microsoft Office products specifically Word & Excel
Desirable
• Knowledge of Egyptian and British Military Terminology
Remuneration
The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package. The gross starting salary for this position is LE 7,143 per month inclusive of all allowances. The salary is subject to tax as per the usual regulations based on a 36-hour working week.
To Apply
All applicants should submit the following to [email protected] no later than: 10 March 2016
1. An updated Curriculum Vitae
2. A covering letter stating why you feel you have the necessary skills to perform well in the above role.
Successful applicants will then be invited for a written test and interview at the British Embassy.
Due to the large amount of applications we receive only those shortlisted for assessment will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.
The British Embassy in Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Egyptian employment law.
