JOB TITLE:
Translator/Interpreter (French/English – English/French)
Translator/Interpreter (Arabic/English – English/Arabic)
AREA OF ACTIVITY: Conference Department of the OIC
DUTY STATION: Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CATEGORY/GRADE: Professional (P)
REMUNERATION: Depending on professional background and experience, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered

JOB DESCRIPTION:
* To perform all tasks required within his area of expertise as required by work exigencies and the directives of the Secretary-General, the conferences Department Director, and the Translation Coordinator.
* To translate, proof-read, edit, and/or revise OIC documents from or into the successful candidate’s Languages B and/or C to his/her language A.
* To interpret through simultaneous interpretation in the booth, or consecutive/whispered interpretation OIC oral statements and documents from or into the successful candidates languages B and/or C to his/her language A.
* To review OIC and other documents in order to prepare for translation/interpretation at meetings and conferences.
* To coordinate shared translation/interpretation tasks with OIC colleagues from within and outside the Conferences Department, Translation Coordinators, and Interpretation Team Leaders.

**QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION**
· University/College degree in language and translation-related sciences or equivalent degree from a highly reputable university or from an institution of equivalent status (Master’s or Doctorate degree is preferable).

WORK EXPERIENCE:

· At least 12 years of experience with BA, 8 years with Masters degree, or 4 years with Ph.D, in international conference translation and simultaneous interpreting or equivalent in the relevant languages of the candidate at either a major regional or international institution or on a freelance basis.

LANGUAGES:

· Professional fluency in (reading, writing, and speaking of) at least two of the working languages of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC): Arabic, French, and English and a working knowledge of the third language. Preference will be given to candidates who have more language combinations in translation and/or interpreting in the three languages.

OTHER SKILLS:
Note-taking and fast typing skills.
Skillful use and operation of software, including Microsoft Windows, Office, and word processing applications.
Knowledge of the Internet and Internet search engines, terminology, and lexical compilation, language databases and electronic dictionaries.
Proficient knowledge of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): skilled use and knowledge of conference interpreting equipment, computers, and modern office machines, etc.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
* To be a Muslim national of one of the OlC Member States. If married the spouse must be Muslim.
* To be below 45 years of age, maximum.
* To be free of diseases and infirmities (Through certified examination by an accredited hospital)
* To have completed compulsory military service, where applicable.
* To be either nominated by his/her State or his/her State should have no objection to his appointment.

Applications received after the Deadline will not be accepted.
Appointment shall be made after candidates’ participation in the qualifying rounds through submission of complete dossier, short-listing, and competitive written and oral examinations among the candidates.

Candidates should submit documents to back up their dossier certified by the proper national authorities and foreign diplomatic missions. Candidates should also sign the relevant OIC declaration.

HOW TO APPLY:
Application letter together with CV to be sent by mail or by fax, to the:

Directorate of Cabinet
OIC General Secretariat
178, Jeddah 21411,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Fax: +96622751953

E-mail:

Deadline of Application: 30 September 2008