Translator/Cultural Advisor

Огляд

The mission of the United States Embassy is to advance the interests of the United States, and to serve and protect U.S. citizens in Ukraine.

Обов'язки

• translator and cultural advisor to the Force Protection Detachment, assisting Attachés and support staff as required
• translation of English into Ukrainian and vice versa when mission dictates
• drafting and translating unclassified official correspondence in English and Ukrainian
• performing administrative duties such as preparing and delivering correspondence, greeting and assisting visitors, answering telephones/emails, managing the FPD social calendar
• ensuring proper grammar, idiomatic phrasing, syntactical structures, and wording to accurately reflect the meaning of the original document
• working closely with the FPD Financial Manager and Investigator

Вимоги

• 4-year university degree in Translation/Interpreting, English Language, English Linguistics, or English Philology
• minimum of three years of work experience in Ukrainian and English translation, including administrative and/or office management experience
• fluent English (speaking, writing, reading)
• fluent Ukrainian (speaking, writing, reading)
• extensive specialized vocabulary (e.g., economic, political, protocol, legal, military) to participate in conversations, meetings, and conferences with fluency and precision
• good understanding of Ukraine's major political and military issues, as well as recent developments in Ukrainian-U.S. relations
• familiarity with the Ukrainian military system and key military and political figures
• ability to draft and finalize letters, diplomatic notes, and other official documents
• strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the public and office guests
• ability to cultivate and maintain access to contacts at national, regional, provincial, and local government levels
• high level of diplomacy, sound judgment, and organizational skills for daily operations
• basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and various Internet applications

Умови

• stable employment
• competitive salary: $22,697 /Per Year
• regular working hours (40 hours per week, 8 hours per day)
• comfortable office environment
• medical insurance for the employee and dependents (spouse and children)
• life insurance
• paid annual and sick leave