VACANCY: Local Agent for translation tasks at the Embassy of Greece in Ankara

Job Description (Main Duties)

Αssume translation tasks, including mainly translation and/or summary of texts to and from Turkish and Greek.

Requirements and Qualifications of the applicants:

• Turkish citizenship and /or permanent residence in Turkey or residence permit in Turkey

• University degree

• Excellent knowledge of Turkish and Greek

• Ability to translate to and from Turkish and Greek

• Very good computer skills (Excellent knowledge of MS Word, knowledge of Internet email and social media applications etc.)

• Proficient knowledge of English will be taken into consideration as a preferable  asset

• Background on Middle East and regional politics would be an additional asset

• Good communication and public interface skills

• Ability to work as a part of a team, with a high sense of responsibility, adaptability and initiative

• Relevant professional experience will be taken into consideration

• Clean criminal record

• Strong sense of confidentiality

Conditions of employment

• Two-year contract

• Full time regular work hours (Mon-Fri, 09:00-18:00 incl. lunch break from 13:00 to 14:00)

• Frequent need for work at irregular hours, including weekends

Application Process / Διαδικασία υποβολής αίτησης

• Interested applicants must send their applications in Greek, complete with a CV, a motivation letter and other supporting documentation (i.e. reference letters if any etc.) to the email: , c/oStaff Recruitment Section, by 15/10/2020, close of business.

• The Embassy will make a pre-selection on the basis of the submitted CVs and will shortlist the candidates to be interviewed in the context of the final selection process.

• Only the shortlisted candidates will be notified by 25 October 2020

2 October 2020