Dxb - Translator and Liaison Assistant (Ao) - Part

1 week ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Foreign & Commonwealth Office Full time

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities) 1

The British Embassy Dubai is looking for an energetic person to work as a Part-Time Translator and Liaison Assistant, job grade AO on a fixed-term contract for three (3) years.

The jobholder will provide English to Arabic and Arabic to English translation services and will support the work of liaison through the translation of documents and correspondence. The role also includes some engagement with Arabic speakers. They will also be expected to perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the work of the wider Embassy.

**Duties and responsibilities**:

- Provide accurate and timely translation of all incoming and outgoing Arabic and English documents and correspondence.
- Engage with Arabic speakers to arrange appointments.
- Attend meetings and workshops to interpret in Arabic and English if required.
- Undertake general administrative duties, including organising and taking minutes of meetings, logístical support for external meetings, and maintaining administrative processes and records in line with audit and data protection requirements.
- Demonstrate flexibility to respond to team requirements as they arise.
- Work with others, including Embassy staff in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, on wider Embassy
- 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**:

- ** 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.
- ** Delivering at Pace** - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
- ** Communicating and Influencing** **- Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity, and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses, and opinions of others.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic, both verbal and written. High-quality communications and drafting skills. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely.
- Excellent typing skills in both Arabic and English with proofreading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and fluency.
- Strong personal integrity and knowledge of data handling, retention, and storage procedures.
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with proven ability to manage, plan, and prioritise tasks and workload, and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Results driven with attention to detail, deadlines and outputs.
- Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a range of contacts to build effective working relationships and work closely with senior staff and their contacts.
- Able to work alone and within a close-knit team environment.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 1
- Previous experience working as a translator.
- Holds translation qualification / certification (diploma, BA, etc.).
- Open-source research skills.
- Previous experience of legal, diplomatic or criminal justice work in the UK, UAE, or Gulf region.
- Experience of working in an office environment.
- Knowledge and experience of living and working in the UAE.
- Required behaviours 1- Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together Application deadline 1
- 8 May 2024

Grade 1
- Administrative Officer (AO)

Type of Position 1
- Part-Time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week 1
- 24

Duration of Post 1
- 36 months

Region 1
- Middle East & North Africa

Country/Territory 1
- United Arab Emirates

Location (City) 1
- Dubai

Type of Post 1
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies 1
- 1

Salary Currency 1
- AED

Salary 1
- 7,549

Start Date 1
- 1 June 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment 1

**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 7,549 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 0700 to 1800 hrs. The Employee’s weekly working hours are twenty-four (24) Monday to Friday (inclusive). This is inclusive of one-hour paid rest break for each five (5) hours worked. The working days and timing of the rest break shall be approved by the Employee’s Line Manager and in accordance with operational requirements.

Additional information 1

**How to apply**:

- an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- a covering letter / motivation statement stating how you meet the requirements

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