Srr - Translation Officer (Ao)

2 weeks ago

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Foreign & Commonwealth Office Full time

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for a Translation Officer on a fixed term contract for two (2) years.

The main purpose of this role is to provide translation services for the Embassy. The Embassy in Riyadh is one of the busiest Missions in the region. This requires the regular translation of documents to support the Embassy’s core functions, and as such will need to be able to fully operate orally and in writing in fluent Arabic and English.

The jobholder will also provide ad-hoc interpretation and analysis and will need to demonstrate a close understanding of the political and social environment in Saudi Arabia and quickly develop an understanding of UK interests and priorities.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Translate various diplomatic notes, technical documents, newspaper articles, memorandums of understanding, and letters of the Embassy.
- Occasionally provide interpretation for meetings.
- Use initiative to help improve working practices across teams. Support the wider team during busy periods and leave. Participate in Embassy corporate activity, including crisis planning and exercises.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible as specific responsibilities could change in the future and this would be at the discretion of the line manager or head of section. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs. The jobholder may also take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis.

**Key behaviours required**:

- Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.
- Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources, and support.
- Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise, and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
- Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.

**Eligibility**:
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Native/ Near native level of communication skills in English and Arabic, both verbal and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
- Relevant work experience in translation. Excellent ArabicEnglish translation skills. Accurate typing and proofreading skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer focus. Collaborative approach to colleague and stakeholder partnerships.
- Excellent organisational ability. Proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload. Proactive approach to problem solving.
- Strong team-working skills. A team player who is also capable of working on their initiative and who is adaptable to changing priorities.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Experience working in an embassy/ foreign diplomatic mission, international organisation, or large company in a similar capacity.
- Knowledge of and/ or an interest in international relations.
- Holds at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
- Required behaviours- Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline
- 23 June 2024

Grade
- Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position
- Full-time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week
- 35

Duration of Post
- 24 months

Region
- Middle East & North Africa

Country/Territory
- Saudi Arabia

Location (City)
- Riyadh

Type of Post
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies
- 1

Salary Currency
- SAR

Salary
- 8,383

Start Date
- 25 August 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.

Monthly salary details:

- Base Salary - SAR 6,306
- _ Total - SAR 8,383_
- _Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance._

No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The jobholder will be required to be flexible in their approach to hours worked as these will be dictated by operational needs and may involve working out of hours (evening/ weekend). Flexible working arrangements may be considered based on operational requirements and agreement with the line manager, and in line with FCDO and Embassy policies.

Additional information

**How to apply**:
1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in English;
2) a covering letter/ motivation essay (in English) stating how you meet the requirements of the role;

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