Vietnam - Khmer Interpreter Consultant

Application Deadline: 15/6/2022

Dates of Work: Hourly/daily as needed/available between 15/6/2022 and 30/6/2023

Position Description

ChildFund Rugby is recruiting an interpreter who can support Rugby for Development project in Cambodia by Vietnam-Khmer and Khmer-Vietnam interpretations of RDOs Mentorship Sessions and other project events as required from now until 30 June 2023.

Context

This consultancy focused on Pass It Back , an innovative Sport for Development program led by ChildFund in partnership with Cambodia Federation of Rugby (CFR) that delivers integrated life skills and rugby curriculum for children and young people in disadvantaged communities across Cambodia. The program aims to provide children with structured sport and life skills learning opportunities in a safe, inclusive environment, that supports social and emotional learning and allows them to positively contribute to their communities.

In addition to providing project supports to partner, staffing support for CFR may come on-board in the coming months since all CFR staff are new to a professional sport working environment. Experienced Vietnam Coach Managers (PRDCs, AMs and CGLs) has significant coach management experience and can be engaged to support the RDOs in their new coach management role.

Job Purpose and Reporting Structure

The purpose of this Consultancy is to provide interpretation support services to ChildFund from Vietnam to Khmer and Khmer to Vietnam to ensure that:

• All participants understand concepts delivered during mentoring sessions.
• The participants and trainers are able to effectively and openly communicate together.

The Consultant will report to ChildFund Rugby Partnership Coordinator and work closely with Vietnam Coach Managers (PRDCs, AMs and CGLs) and CFR Rugby for Development Officers.

Note: The interpreter will be paid based on actual number of outputs delivered over the contract period.

Minimum Requirements and Competencies

• Ability to interpret to a high standard of accuracy, maintain the spirit and context of texts, as well as ensure technical language and nuances of the original version are retained, and use precise, clear and proper terminology;
• Ability to deliver outputs on-time, accurately, and efficiently;
• Ability to ask for clarification or explanation when faced with challenges;
• Ability to receive and use feedback constructively.

Applicants MUST submit their CV through this link on Bamboo along with an email or cover letter stating the consultant’s fee/rate per hour. Applications must include the rate per hour to be considered. Top candidates will be asked to provide a work sample. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

In the selection of its staff and consultants, You are expected to remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding and Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment (SEAH) risks and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with Child Safeguarding and Prevention of SEAH Policies.

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