Under supervision of the Project Manager and in close consultations with the SIDA, UNDP and national project partners, the Documentation Specialist/ Translator will perform a variety of specialized tasks to ensure timely and efficient support in programme-related activities, provide general administrative support and assist the implementation of the project. Specifically, s/he will:

• Draft quarterly, midyear and annual reports on the results of EOP activities in cooperation and in close consultations with the project staff;
• Provide high quality written and oral translations (from English into Ukrainian and/or Russian and vice versa) for the project staff, UNDP or SIDA staff visiting the project, Donor Organizations as well as other partners visiting the project if and when required;
• Prepare minutes of important projects meetings;
• Drafting of all other documents relevant to the respective components as may be required;
• Monitor progress of EOP’s activities within his/her area of responsibility and regularly report to the Project Manager;
• Maintain the Programme's contact directory;
• Input data into various Programme office's databases and/or management information systems as required;
• Assume responsibility for transmission and dissemination of Programme related documents and information materials (via e-mail, fax, mail, pouch, courier/driver etc.);
• Perform registry duties,
• Drafting correspondence,
• Maintain office-filing system;
• Maintain proper electronic and paper filing systems;
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

7. Experience and Qualifications:

• University degree in social sciences/law;
• Formal training in translation would be a strong asset;
• Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian;
• Excellent writing and documents’ drafting skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Practical translation/interpretation experience with gender terminology in high level translations;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills are a must;
• Be able to maintain general office equipment (photocopier, fax machines, computer, camera, scan etc.).
• Ability to show initiative and work in a team is a must;
• Ability to take a structured approach to the job and prioritize his/her workload appropriately;
• Be able to deal with several issues concurrently;
• Advanced computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet and desktop publishing programmes;

Applications (most recent CVs) in English language are to be submitted to the e-mail address: vyacheslav.egorov@undp.org, or fax (044) 253-26-07.

Please indicate "Documentation Specialist" in the Subject line of your message. Please also mention the minimal salary level expected in your application/CV.

UNDP will use a transparent and competitive screening process, though will only contact those applicants in whom there is further interest. Applications may only be submitted for specific vacancies. We regret that we will not be able to acknowledge all unsolicited general applications for employment.

Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

THIS POST IS OPEN FOR UKRAINIAN NATIONALS ONLY