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Senior Translation Officer

Duties

(a)        Translates Chinese into English and vice versa;

(b)       Vets translations and documents prepared by other officers;

(c)        Drafts Chinese documents and papers;

(d)       Provides interpretation services at press conferences, meetings and interviews;

(e)        Compiles glossaries of terms; and

(f)        Provides professional advice on the use of Chinese.
 

Entry Requirements

Candidates should have a recognised degree from a Hong Kong university in Translation, Language Studies or Literature, or equivalent, with Grade C/Level 3 or above in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, or equivalent.  They should have at least 10 years' experience in full-time translation work and be proficient in English and Chinese word-processing.  A good command of Putonghua and experience in supervising and vetting translation work are added advantages. 

Candidates with less than the experience required may be considered for appointment at a lower entry salary.

Remuneration and Terms

Basic salary around HK$46,400 plus HK$8,500 cash allowance a month.  Benefits include paid leave, medical & dental insurance and death & disability insurance. 

Successful candidates will be appointed on 3-year contract terms with a gratuity on completion of contract which, when added to the employer's contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund scheme, equals 15% of the total basic salary for the contract period.  Renewal of contract will be offered to good performers subject to service need.

Application

Application form is obtainable at the Office of The Ombudsman and can also be downloaded from the Office's website (http://www.ombudsman.gov.hk).  Copies of certificates and transcripts in support of academic qualifications and working experience should accompany the completed application. 

Applications should reach the Office of The Ombudsman at G.P.O. Box No. 3300, Hong Kong not later than 18 September 2010.  Please mark "Post Application" on the envelope.  Applicants who do not receive a reply within three months from the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.  Applicants who wish the Office to acknowledge their applications are requested to attach a self-addressed and postage paid envelope to their applications. 

For enquiries, please call 2629 0423.

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