Interpreter for the IMC Meeting and Education Reflection Workshop

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

The translator works closely and reports to Government Liaison and Partnership for the translation of the IMC Workshop and Education Program Managers for the Education Reflection Workshop.

The translator has no management responsibilities.

The translator is expected to translate 5-6 pages of workshop materials and provide interpretation translation for the Global Program Director and Technical Advisor from Sydney office during the IMC workshop and Education Reflection Workshop (Lao-English-Lao).

POSITION SUMMARY

The assignment requires the successful candidate to work closely with the Government Liaison and Partnership and Education Technical Advisor in order to translate workshop materials and interpret the discussion of the IMC meeting to the Global Program Director and Education Technical Advisor. The IMC meeting will be including of 1 day meeting and 1 day of field visit to PAER (Promoting Accountability and Education Rights) and GLEESE (Gender and Language Education to Ethnic Students’ Empowerment) Project’s activities and target school. The interpreter will then provide interpretation for the Education Technical Advisors and the discussion among the participants during the Education Reflection Workshop (estimated of 10 people).

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

This post holds the following responsibilities:

• Translate 5-6 pages of the Education Reflection workshop materials.
• Interpretation Lao-English-Lao for Global Program Director and Education Technical Advisor during the IMC meeting include field activities visit of PAER and GLEESE Project (1 day meeting and 1 day for field activities visit).
• Interpretation Lao-English-Lao for the Education Reflection Workshop (2 days) (estimated to 10 participants)

EXPECTD OUTPUT

The following outputs are expected from the translator.

• Translate workshop materials and provide interpretation during the IMC meeting (including of field activities visit) and the Education Reflection Workshop

Indicative Timeframe:

No.                                                                        Detail                                                                                                                        Number of Days

1                                                                         Receive workshop materials and translate them

2                                                                         IMC workshop interpretation and field activities visit                                                   2

3                                                                          Education Reflection Workshop interpretation                                                             2

Total

4

The work-period will be distributed over the period of 4 working days

The meeting and the workshop will be held in Xamneau District, Houaphanh Province, the consultant is required to plan additional days for the traveling depending on the transportation method available. ChildFund in Laos will cover all cost related to transportation, accommodation and PD during the trip.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

All discussions and documents relating to this ToR will be treated as confidential by both parties.

The successful applicants will be required to comply with ChildFund in Laos’s Child Protection Policy by signing the Code of Conduct.  A background check will also be    The successful applicants will be expected to understand and adhere to ChildFund’s informed consent policy.

The successful applicants will be required to have in place insurance that covers accident or injury for the duration of the contract. ChildFund Laos will not be responsible for all travel and accommodation costs. ChildFund Laos is an equal opportunities employer.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Core Competencies

• Commitment to ChildFund Australia’s values, vision and mission;
• Teamwork;
• Communication;
• Accountability and integrity; and,
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Time management and meeting deadline
• Excellent self-management and self-motivation.

Functional/Technical Competencies

• The capacity to accurately use of photo edit.
• A demonstrated understanding of community development and youth development concepts

Essential

• Experience working on education Sector or development sector
• Experience working with youths and/or children in rural areas

Desired

• Experience of interpreting meeting/training materials with community development activities.
• Proved knowledge of English
• Previous experience in translation for Education project or development context

Submission Procedure:

Applications can be made by email to Bamboo HR (linked will be identified when the announcement is launched); all other applications will be rejected. In addition, ChildFund will ONLY accept applications that include a CV, a cover letter of the head or director of the respective agent and the brief concept note of this project assignment that address the criteria above including a financial curriculum and its illustrated materials. Please upload as one document. Applicants should consider and explain the necessary adjustments to the mode and cost of delivery due to possible restrictions from Covid 19 in their application.

NOTE: The financial proposal should specify a total lump sum amount. Applications without a financial proposal will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

ChildFund in Laos does not require interested candidates to submit copies of certificates, ID cards or any other information.

ChildFund in Laos is an equal opportunity employer and has a strict child protection policy and background checks will be undertaken prior to any offer of employment. All candidates should submit two professional referees including their current or most recent employer.

APPLICATIONS SHOULD ONLY CONTAIN A CURRENT CV AND A COVER LETTER IN ENGLISH ADDRESSING THE CRITERIA OUTLINED FOR THE POST.

before 4:30 pm of 15th January 2023

ChildFund is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for any vacancies.

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