British Embassy (Interpreter)

Employer: British Embassy
Job Required: INTERPRETER
Gender: Any

INTERPRETER

BRITISH EMBASSY LIBYA

Application will be directed to: Tripoli.HR@fco.gov.uk

The International Centre for Prison Studies, who are funded by the British Embassy in Libya, are seeking an Interpreter/Assistant. The main purpose of this role is to provide language and environmental support to Justice Adviser who is based in the Ministry of Justice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret between English and Arabic for the Justice Adviser within the Ministry of Justice, at other locations around Tripoli and, on occasion, further afield.

• Translate documents between English and Arabic.

• Identify, develop and maintain links with senior figures within the Libyan Ministry of Justice.

• Remain abreast of justice issues and developments within Libya and inform the Justice Adviser as required.

• This is a eight month temporary contract.

• Five day week, Sunday to Thursday. A total of 40 hours per week.

The Interpreter will spend a large proportion of their time at the Ministry of Justice. However, they must have their own vehicle and be prepared to travel and work around Tripoli as required by the Justice Adviser. Locations will include, but are not restricted to, Ministry of Justice, various prison locations across Libya, and Judicial Police head quarters. Willingness to travel is essential.

Salary: 2500 LYD per month.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Fluency in English and Arabic

• The ability to build a good network of contacts

• Excellent written English and verbal communication skills

• Excellent time management skills

• Able to identify, categorise and prioritise work with minimal supervision

• Good research and briefing skills

• Organisational skills

• Excellent team-working and inter-personal skills

• Knowledge of the justice context in Libya

• Flexibility to move at short notice to work in different areas of the city

• Good IT skills

• A full and clean driving license

• Possess own transport

To Apply:

Applicants should be Libyan Citizens or be able to demonstrate that they have immigration status which allows them to work in Libya. Applications for this vacancy should be sent to the HR Manager at the British Embassy, Libya no later than Tuesday 30 August 2013. Applicants must send an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter providing evidence of the required skills and experience. Please include your email address.

HR Manager

British Embassy

24th Floor

Tripoli Tower

Libya

Electronic applications should be sent to: Tripoli.HR@fco.gov.uk

APPLICATIONS SENT TO OTHER EMAIL ADDRESSES WILL BE DISCARDED.

British Embassy, Tripoli, Libya is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a diverse workforce