An International Consortium is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Team as a Translator/Interpreter for an EU funded Technical Assistance project in Ankara for duration of 36 months.

Qualifications and Skills:

• University degree in Translation / Interpretation, English Language and Literature or related departments.
• Advanced level of English in translation and interpretation preferably in mobility / transport planning and engineering domain.
• Excellent command of spoken and written Turkish.
• Full computer literacy; advanced use of MS Office tools (Word / Power Point).
• Well-organized, result oriented, strong attention to details and ability to meet with tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to work both independently and in an international team environment
• Able to work in a complex and fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to attend field activities, training events and conferences etc. both abroad and in Türkiye. No restriction to travel.

Professional Experience

• At least 2 years of professional experience as a translator / interpreter is required in mobility / transport planning and engineering or other relevant technical areas.
• Experience in international donor funded projects, preferably EU funded projects as a translator/interpreter is preferred.

We offer

The Consortium offers its employees a professional, stimulating and learning environment. The company ensures that its employees rank between the very best within their field of expertise. Talented people, who chose to work for the Consortium, want to make a difference and aim for change and progress in the societies that we live and work for Teamwork, dialogue and initiative are key values within the organization. We offer a competitive compensation package.

An assessment will be part of the procedure.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assisting the Technical Assistance Team (TAT) in their day-to-day and planned translation / interpretation needs
• Providing consecutive or whisper interpretation during meetings, study visits, workshops/seminars and training events from English to Turkish or vice versa;
• Translating all project reports and required documents, regulations, training materials, e-mail correspondence, etc. from English to Turkish or vice versa;
• Proof reading and editing all relevant project material and outputs
• Facilitating effective communication between the TAT and the Beneficiary institution
• Drafting the notes of project meetings in Turkish and English, when necessary.
• Providing language support in report writing and planning
• Performing necessary office management tasks including filing.
• Assisting the required parties (local and international) involved in the project in matters related to language
• Other tasks as assigned.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV in EuropeAid format to sump.turkey@gmail.com  referring to the position they are applying for.