Application Deadline: Midnight, Sunday, 22 January 2012
Language Required: English
Duration of Initial Contract: 3 – 6 months with possibility of
extension
THE ORGANISATION: AUSTRALIAN ELECTORAL COMMISSION
The Australian Electoral Commission, or the AEC, is the federal
government agency in charge of organising and supervising federal
elections and referendums in Australia. The AEC was first established
in 1902, as a branch of the Department of Home Affairs. In 1973 it
became the Australian Electoral Office, a name it retained until 21
February 1984 when it became the Australian Electoral Commission, a
Commonwealth statutory authority.
Under the Australia Indonesia Electoral Support Program, AEC
Indonesia's main mission is to provide assistance to and build
capacity within the Indonesian Electoral Commission (KPU). The program
is funded by Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
and is expected to run from 2011-2015.
THE POSITION: PART TIME TRANSLATOR - ENGLISH
The Roles and Responsibilities
· Under the direct supervision of AEC Program Officer, the
translator (English) will translate properly documents, primarily from
English language into Indonesian language or vice versa, ensuring the
highest standard of accuracy, and maintaining the spirit, context,
quality, technical language and nuances of the original version, using
precise, clear and proper terminology;
To do this work, the Translator shall:
· Check appropriate references to ensure exact understanding
and use of the related technical terminologies, in particular political
and/or electoral terms
· Consult colleagues and specialized technical
dictionaries/glossaries, other related sources
· Keep abreast with developments in the language field, both
in the source and target languages, by compiling and regularly updating
specific terminologies, phrases, lexicons, acronyms and special
expressions in order to widen the stock of vocabulary with the aim of
enhancing skills and ability
· Help develop terminology/lexicons related to the work
subject
· Provide consecutive interpretation, when required, during
meetings, discussions, etc
· Perform any other duty as may be signed
The Selection Criteria
Essential Criteria:
· A minimum is a final year university student in Languages,
International Relations, Political Science or related discipline
· An excellent command of the English and Indonesian
languages
· Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment
· Concentration, accuracy, and working under minimum
supervision
· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and
work under pressure in a multi-cultural environment
· Computer literacy
Desirable Criteria:
· Demonstrated relevant experience in translation. Experience
in working with social and politics documents is highly desirable
HOW TO APPLY
Submit Job Application by Midnight, Sunday, 22 January 2012. Your
application for the job should include your Resume or CV. You should
email the document to info@aecindonesia.org
the email subject field.
If you are short listed, AEC will contact you and provide you with full
information on what date and where you need to attend test and
interview. Due to the volume of applications normally received, AEC des
not notify applicants who have not been shortlisted or respond to any
correspondent enquiring about it.
AEC will only process the applications that are sent through
info@aecindonesia.org
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