A Language Assistant is sought for an EU Twinning Project entitled “TR 14 IPA JH 06 17 – Improving Judicial Notification System” from 12th December 2019 until 18th April 2020.

Starting Date for Employment
12th December 2019

Tasks

1. Interpretation skills/interpreting from English to Turkish and vice versa, at meetings, workshops, training and other oral conversations.
2. Translation of documents, regulations, training materials, information materials and other written materials from English to Turkish and vice versa.
3. Drafting of written materials with relation to the project in Turkish and English.
4. Assist Resident Twinning Advisor and Assistant as required

Necessary Qualifications

1. University degree in English Language, English Language and Literature, American Culture and Language, or Translation and Interpretation.
2. At least 3 years experience of working as an interpreter / translator between Turkish and English
3. Co-facilitation of training, workshops and seminars with non-Turkish speaker
4. Very good computer skills (MS Office and Internet).
5. Excellent organizational and planning skills
6. High levels of communication and interpersonal skills
7. Ability to work in a team and independently
8. Highly motivated and results orientated
9. Good attendance Record
10. Willingness and flexibility to work overtime when necessary and attend business trips in Turkey and the European Union as required
11. Previous experience of working in Twinning Projects will be advantage.

Remuneration
The salary will be paid according to the Twinning Contract.
Working contract will be signed for a period of 4 months, starting on the 12th December 2019, for a period of 4 months.
Candidates must be able to assist in the delivery of training in a number of provinces in Turkey during this period.


How to Apply
Please send your application via e-mail to mark.veljovic@scjs.eu   

Deadline: 9th December 2019

The selection meetings will take place on the 10th & 11th December 2019

Contact Point
Adalet Bakanlığı (Ministry of Justice) Hukuk İşleri Genel Müdürlüğü (DG for Civil Affairs) Milli Müdafaa Caddesi, Number: 22 Postal Code: 06659 Kızılay/ ANKARA

NOTE:

• Twinning Manual foresees that the chosen assistant is not a civil servant or agent of the beneficiary (past 6 months) nor is on leave from the beneficiary to take up the position of the Language Assistant.
• The assistant will sign a service provider contract and must have a status of selfemployed. It will be his/her sole responsibility to comply with all legal requirements for self-employment as well as to cover all related taxes and charges