Position/Title: 

Office Manager / Translator

Project/Office: 

Integrated Solid Waste Management Project (ISWM) under the Ministry of Economic Development

Project Management Team: 

The Project Management Team (PMT) manages day-to-day project implementation, including but not limited to, checking, verifying and development of designs, procurement and financial management, management of (foreign and local) consultants, implementation of the project on-site according to budget and on schedule.

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Maintain office filing and storage systems;
• Keep filing/document system for electronic and paper documents organized; 
• Monitor and order office supplies;
• Distribute/file all incoming mail;
• Perform errands that assist daily functions: post office, bank, etc.;
• General reception duties. Return calls as appropriate, usually per request;
• Research, typing, correspondence, faxes, and filing;
• Assist at events, including setting up, breaking down and other tasks as needed;
• Visa arrangements for foreign quests;
• Translation of the Project related documents from English into Russian and Azerbaijani and vice-versa;
• Interpreting Meeting and Conferences related to project implementation;
• Assisting the PMT staff in preparation of  project reports;
• Perform other tasks as identified by the PMT Director and Deputy Director.
 

Qualifications:

• A university degree in relevant disciplines;
• At least two (2) years professional experience in translation
• Excellent knowledge of Azeri, Russian and English languages;
• Technologically literate with strong computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel and other commonly used software;
• Good internet skills, including use of e-mail programs and group messaging
• Good organizational skills and record keeping (attention to detail is critical)
• Cheerful presence and people skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Self starter who can work independently
• Ability to follow directions
• Male candidates should be free or complete their Military services.