**Administrative Notice**

**Sanaa, Yemen**

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  **25 August 2008**   **Number:45 /08**
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| **Subject:**      | Job Vacancy (Translator/Interpreter) |
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| **Distribution:** | **All FSN Employees**                |
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**OPEN TO:** All Interested Candidates

**POSITION:** **Translator/Interpreter**

**OPENING DATE:** August 25, 2008

**CLOSING DATE:** September 7, 2008

**WORK HOURS:** Full-time; 40 hours/week

**SALARY:** \*Ordinarily Resident: ERR FSN09- Step 1- \$37,732 p.a.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK
AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Embassy, Sana'a is seeking individual for the position of
Translator/Interpreter in the Management Section.

**BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION**

Under the direct supervision of the Management Officer , and working
closely with the protocol section, the incumbent translates and
interprets for the front office, Political/Economic, Administrative and
Public Diplomacy offices and other agencies operating at Post as needed.
Translation duties encompass, but are not limited to, publications
(including newspapers), diplomatic notes, and correspondence. The
successful applicant needs to be able to work from English to Arabic and
from Arabic to English, translating written documents accurately and
conversing in both languages fluently. Incumbent provides information on
matters relating to contacts and meetings with host government
officials, as well as host government policies, operations and
administrative procedures.

**Major Duties and Responsibilities**

Translates official documents and diplomatic notes from host government.
Drafts documents in English and Arabic on a wide variety of subjects.
Translates documents (routine and complex, and technical letters,
flyers, minutes etc.,) from English to Arabic and vice versa with
attention to accuracy and punctuation. Translates from English into
Arabic and vice versa documents that may involve specialized language
and colloquial expressions.

Proof reads and checks his/her own translations for accuracy. Offers
consultations on linguistic issues.

Prepares written translations of speeches.

Issue Management: (20%) Based on priorities, the incumbent analyzes,
assesses and organizes information on specific issues.

Facilitation: (20%) The incumbent assists the POL/E and Protocol LES
Specialists with events, meetings and correspondence.

Translator: (40%) Translates documents and correspondence as needed
English-Arabic and Arabic-English.

Interpreter (20%): The Incumbent will serve as an interpreter whenever
requested.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed
below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1\. **[Education:]{.underline}** University Degree in English Language
and/or English Literature is required.

2\. **[Experience]{.underline}**: Five-Seven Years of progressively
responsible experience in translation and, interpretation.

3\. **[Language Proficiency]{.underline}**: Level V English and Level V
Arabic, with special competence in formal usage for diplomatic and
government contexts. Must be able to brief Embassy officials quickly and
thoroughly on high level issues and problems.

4\. **[Job Knowledge]{.underline}**: Must of or quickly acquire
expertise in Embassy procedures and protocol.

Must be knowledgeable of Yemeni government protocol and procedures.

The incumbent uses the US Department of State Protocol handbook. The
incumbent also use the Ambassador/DCM handbook on ad hoc basis. The
incumbent also uses four encyclopaedic books on Yemen.

5\. **[Knowledge]{.underline}** of English/Arabic grammar, spelling,
punctuation, and idiomatic usage.

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Must be familiar with specialized terminology used in Political,
Cultural and Economic subject matters.

5\. Skills and Abilities: Must have 50-60 w.p.m. typing speed. Computer
skills.

**ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA**

1\. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and
residency status in determining successful candidacy.

2\. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to
apply.

3\. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a normal security
clearance.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the
application will not be considered:

1\. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or

2\. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same
information as an OF-612; plus

3\. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies
of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the
position as listed above.

**SUBMIT APPLICATION TO**

Human Resources Office (or Management Office)

P.O.Box 22347

E-mail: <hrosanaa@state.gov>

1\. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen
of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host
country and has the required work and/or residency permits for
employment in country.

**CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: September 7, 2008**

**An Equal Opportunity Employer**

#### The US Mission in Yemen provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe
they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or
political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail
themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for
prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

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