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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
ULAANBAATAR SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORT PROJECT

IBRD-9257-MN

Mongolia has received a Credit from International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for Ulaanbaatar Sustainable Urban Transport Project (USUTP). The Project aims to develop a comprehensive framework for sustainable urban mobility in Ulaanbaatar, reduce congestion, improve road safety, and address climate resilience on selected transport corridors. The project components are: (i) integrated corridors; (ii) sustainable public transport; and (iii) building an effective institutional framework for transport infrastructure planning, management, and technical assistance.

TRANSLATOR

The Municipality of Ulaanbaatar (MUB) is seeking a professional for the position of Translator for the USUT Project. The selected candidate will directly report to the Project Coordinator.

Contract: Full-time for one year with possible extension based on performance starting from October 2023.

Duties and responsibilities: The Translator will have the following duties (but are not limited to):

  1. Perform accurate English-Mongolian and Mongolian-English translations of all necessary documents, related to the implementation of the Project, including technical documents, in an efficient and timely manner;
  2. Liaise with colleagues to ensure that translations are true to the original meaning.
  3. Assist in preparing project documents in English and Mongolian (project reports, plans, formal letters, meeting minutes, etc.);
  4. Liaise with project counterparts on the day-to-day implementation of project activities;
  5. Undertake such other tasks as may be reasonably requested and/or assigned by the Project Coordinator and Deputy Coordinator.

Essential requirements:

  • Undergraduate or higher degree in fields of Translation, International relations, Linguistics, and/or other similar disciplines;
  • Excellent command of both oral and written English and Mongolian languages, with at least 3 years of translation work. Experience in translating documents related to road and transport projects would be an advantage;
  • Prior experience with the World Bank and international development organizations would be an advantage;
  • Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours;
  • Good interpersonal, communication, and participatory skills with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment;
  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle multiple assignments in an efficient and timely manner;
  • Able to maintain confidentiality;
  • Broad general knowledge;
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines;
  • Excellent computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office programs.

All interested candidates should submit an application consisting of the following documents, prepared in both English and Mongolian:

  1. Curriculum vitae with a recent photo taken within the last 6 months;
  2. Copies of diplomas and relevant certificates;
  3. Copy of national citizenship ID;
  4. Social Insurance reference (from E-Mongolia system);
  5. Reference or recommendation letters from current and/or previous employer;
  6. Cover letter
  7. Any other relevant supporting documents.

Deadline: 17:00 PM, 13 September 2023

The following documents should be delivered to the following e-mail address by the deadline: tuyatsetseg.ba@ulaanbaatar.mn Please note that the submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Attn: Ms. Tuyatsetseg B.,

Specialist for Development Projects and Programs

Office #207b, The Capital City Governor’s Office

Sukhbaatar square 6, 1st khoroo, Chingeltei district Ulaanbaatar 15160, Mongolia

Tel: 976-11-327190