Auh - Translator and Administrative Officer (Ao)

2 weeks ago


Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Foreign & Commonwealth Office Full time

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Abu Dhabi is looking for an energetic person to work as a full-time Translator and Administrative Officer in the Embassy’s dynamic Chancery Team on a fixed term contract for (3) three years. The position offers the opportunity to work in a friendly, supportive environment with plenty of scope for personal development.

The jobholder will provide translation services to all departments represented in Chancery (Political, Economic, Protocol, International Development, Gender Equality, etc.). They will also be expected to perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the work of Chancery and the wider Embassy.

**Duties and responsibilities**:
**Translation 70%**
- Provide Arabic-English-Arabic translation for the Abu Dhabi Chancery Team, including, but not limited to: translating, and drafting _note verbales_, translating official correspondence, and assisting with other translation requests.
- Log Chancery _notes verbales_ and maintain a database of various note formats and their Arabic translation.
- Provide translation to the Press and Public Affairs team, including, but not limited to: translating press releases, news articles, Ambassador’s speeches, and other content for the Embassy website and social media.
- Provide interpretation support as required.
- Support the UAE Visits and Protocol teams with translation services as required.

**Administrative support (30%)**
- Assist the Visits and Protocol teams with official programmes for UK Ministers, VIPs, and other officials, including, but not limited to: arranging calls, acting as a point of contact, accompany during visits and recces.
- Collate/ translate biographies of key government officials and bodies.
- Contribute with Visits and Protocols team in collating and updating Chancery contacts.
- Support Chancery team when interacting with Arabic speaking contacts.
- Flexibility to respond to Chancery team requirements as they arise.

The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required.

**Key behaviours required**:

- ** Delivering at Pace** - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- ** Managing a Quality Service**:

- Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
- ** Working Together** - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.
- ** Communicating and Influencing**:

- Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.

**Eligibility**:

- Applicants must be available in a full time capacity.
- Applicants must be able to obtain a valid UAE police clearance certificate.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- At least 2 years of experience of translation work
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both verbal and written
- Able to type effectively in English and Arabic.
- Excellent organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage own work with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines with due attention to detail
- Understanding of customers and delivering excellent service

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- Translation certification (diploma, BA, etc.)
- Experience of working in an office environment and doing general administration duties.
- Experience of working in the diplomatic or government field
- Required behaviours- Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
- 6 February 2023

Grade
- Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position
- Fixed Term, Full-time

Working hours per week
- 38

Duration of Post
- 36 months

Region
- Middle East & North Africa

Country/Territory
- United Arab Emirates

Location (City)
- Abu Dhabi

Type of Post
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies
- 1

Salary Currency
- AED

Salary
- 11,736

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
- 1 March 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

**Working hours and remuneration**:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, which includes 25 days of leave per annum (calculated pro-rata).

Salary is at AED 11,736 per month.

There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The Embassy is open from Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 18:00. Conditioned working hours are 38 hours per week (including b


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