UNDP Nepal works In the areas of transitional governance, pro-poor policies and sustainable livelihoods, peace building and recovery, energy, environment and natural disaster management along with gender and HIV as cross cutting issues with its annual Programme of US$ 40 million. It was established in Nepal in 1963 and works closely with the Government and development partners, thousands of community and civil society groups in all 75 districts of Nepal. In all Its activities, UNDP encourages social inclusion, protection of human rights and empowerment of women.
Following the success of the Constituent Assembly (CA) election in 2008, UNDP Nepal launched an Electoral Support Project (ESP) in August 2008 to provide technical assistance to the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) for the inter-elections period (2008-2016). The ESP support aims at building sustainable and enduring institutional and professional capacity of the ECN, of its Secretariat and its district offices that could be easily and effectively deployed in future elections. The ESP (2008-2016) consists of two phases. Phase I (2008-2012) focused exclusively on long-term electoral capacity building. Phase II (2012-2016) focuses on capacity building of the ECN officials and operational support for future electoral cycles.
assignment is to obtain important documents translated (Nepali to English and vice versa) as well as to obtain verbal translation/interpretation services for the international project staff and consultants when and where required. The duties and responsibilities of the Translator/Interpreter will be: Translate documents (including legal texts and government documents), and incoming/outgoing correspondences in both Nepali and English languages. Provides simultaneous translation/interpretation service at official meetings and workshops and also acts as interpreter/translator for international consultants and project staff, as needed. Proof-reads the documents and correspondence prepared by staff in the English/Nepali language. Also ensures the quality of outsourced translations. Monitor major print media sources and update ESP staff on election-related matters.
Required qualifications and skills: At least a Bachelor's degree in Law, Nepali/English linguistics or in relevant subject matter from a recognised University. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the similar field. Very good communication skills in English and Nepali (both in writing and oral); experiences of translating resource materials of UN agencies, especially legal and constitutional documents will be an advantage. Basic computer skills in Word, Excel, Power point software are required.
Detailed job description of the post can be found at http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy
The link to the site is: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_viewJob.cfm?job_id= 3570S (for Interpreter/Translator)
Note: If there is any difficulty in accessing the announcement through above link, please visit: http://jobs.undp.org, go
to "Democratic Governance" and look for the position.
The applicants must submit the updated standard UNDP Personal History Form (Pll), available in the UNDP Nepal website:
http://www.undp.org.np/vacancy UNDP does not charge any application, processing or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
UNDP has a policy to have a gender balance at all staff levels. Qualified female candidates from disadvantaged and socially excluded groups are especially encouraged to apply.
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