BRITISH EMBASSY, BRASÍLIA B3 (L) DEFENCE SECTION TRANSLATOR Main purpose of job: The role of Defence Section (DS) Translator is to provide a coordination, translation and interpretation service to the British Embassy Brasilia Defence Section. The DS Translator must be bilingual in English and Portuguese, able to exercise absolute discretion, and comfortable with engaging effectively at all levels. The successful candidate will be highly organised and possess the initiative and drive to get things done with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will be a member of a small busy team. Therefore, good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others are essential qualities. The successful candidate should be prepared to work flexibly, often outside normal hours and occasionally at weekends. Furthermore, the successful candidate should also be prepared to travel, with occasional nights away from home. Requirements:             University degree in Translation or International Relations, or any closely related field Previous experience as a translator of English-Portuguese documents Training, preferably experience, as a situational interpreter (in the interpreting disciplines of simultaneous, consecutive and whispering) Absolute personal discretion Highly organised and resourceful Proactive attitude Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work well within a small team Flexibility Advanced level of IT Skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Previous experience working in an Embassy environment or military organisation would be advantageous Previous experience as a translator and/or interpreter would be a distinct advantage Routine: 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday) The successful candidate would normally be expected to work 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. However, the successful candidate will occasionally be required to work during a weekend. Furthermore, the successful candidate should also be prepared to travel, with occasional nights away from home. Salary: R$ 7,015.00 plus benefits. How to apply: Applications in English should be submitted in the form of a covering letter setting out why you want the job and what value you would bring, together with a CV and two references, sent by email to [email protected] Applications must be received by Friday 23rd January 2015. At this point no information, in addition to the job description, will be provided, either by phone or email. CVs in Portuguese and without a covering letter will not be accepted. The candidate must hold a valid Brazilian official profissional work book. No application will be accepted after the deadline. Feedback will be provided to shortlisted candidates only. The British Embassy is a equal opportunities employer which seeks to promote diversity amongst the workforce by operating, merit based and non-discriminatory policies in recruitment, pay and, benefits to ensure a positive working environment for all staff.