View Vacancy - DXB - Translator and Administrative Officer (AO)

The British Embassy Dubai is looking for an energetic person to work as a full-time Translator and Administrative Officer in the Embassy’s Corporate Services (CS) Team.

The jobholder will provide English to Arabic and Arabic to English translation services to support the requirements across the Post. They will also be expected to perform a variety of administrative tasks to support the work of Corporate Services, specifically the Government Relations and Protocol team.

Duties and responsibilities:

- Translation (80%)

• Provide Arabic-English-Arabic translation for all Embassy Teams where required, including, but not limited to: translating and drafting note verbales, translating official correspondence, and assisting with other translation requests.
• Log all notes verbales and maintain a database of various note formats and their Arabic translation.
• Provide translation support to our Defence colleagues, including technical translation
• Provide translation support to our Trade team, including note verbales, MOUs, MoCs and local guidance on standards.
• Provide interpretation support as required.
• Support the UAE Visits and Protocol teams with translation services as required.

- Administrative support (20%)

• Assist the Government Relations and Protocol Team with administrative duties, including collating data and acting as a point of contact, accompany during visits and recces.
• Support Corporate Services Team when interacting with Arabic speaking contacts.
• Flexibility to respond to Corporate Services 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, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any response to a crisis. 

Key behaviours required:

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

Eligibility:

Applications will only be considered from those who are currently residing in the UAE and with a current and valid UAE resident visa. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their UAE resident visa/ Emirates ID as part of their application.

• At least two (2) years of experience of translation work
• Native/ Near native level of communication skills in English and Arabic. High-quality communications and drafting skills. Able to express ideas and messages clearly and concisely, both orally and in written communication.
• Able to type effectively and accurately in Arabic and English.
• Strong IT skills and well versed in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Proven record of organisational ability. Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and meet deadlines, whilst maintaining attention to detail and without compromising the quality of the work.
• Ability to work independently, apply initiative, problem solve and work under pressure to meet multiple and changing priorities, deadlines and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage at all levels internally and with external contacts, and collaborate effectively across Embassy teams.
• Excellent customer service skills. Demonstrates courtesy and consideration in dealing with all stakeholders.