Language Specialist (multiple positions)

Overview

Provide interpretation and translation services between English and languages used in Myanmar, and transcribe audio/video materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation from one or more languages used in Myanmar to English, and vice versa.
• Translate documents and communications from one or more languages used in Myanmar to English, and vice versa.
• Transcribe audio/video materials from one or more languages used in Myanmar and translate to English.
• Record and store translated materials.
• Train and correct draft translation done by the Mechanism’s AI translation tool.
• Participate in consultations about lexicons and language issues.
• Assist with the review and preparation of English summaries of evidentiary materials.
• Perform other related tasks.

Required Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of experience translating and/or interpreting from the Myanmar language (Burmese) into English, and vice versa, is required. Experience in translating legal and/or criminal investigative documents or materials is desirable. Experience in an international criminal court or international accountability mechanism, or in a national court or tribunal is desirable.

Qualifications

A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status in languages, social sciences, law or other related fields is required.

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