Company: KOGAS
Function: Representative Office
Reports To: Deputy Head of Vietnam Representative Office
Position Purpose
Translator should convert a saying(word) or written material from ‘Vietnamese’ into the 'Korean' or vice versa, making sure that the translated version conveys the meaning of the original as clearly as possible and do something as a mediator between Korean staffs and Vietnamese staffs, playing an important role in general administration.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Job Accountabilities
• Read through original material and rewrite it in Korean, ensuring that the meaning of the source text is retained
• Liaise with clients to discuss any unclear points and report it to Head of the office
• Use specialist dictionaries, thesauruses and reference books to find the closest equivalents for terminology and words used
• Use appropriate software for presentation and delivery
• Research legal, technical and scientific phraseology to find the correct translation
• Proofread and edit final translated versions
• Provide quotations for translation services offered
• Consult with experts in specialist areas
• Retain and develop knowledge on LNG business areas of translation
• Follow various translation-quality standards to ensure legal and ethical obligations to the customer.
Essential Qualifications
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills to ensure that an office runs smoothly
• High level of speaking and writing skills in Korean
• Computer literacy such as Word, etc.
• The ability to function well in the office, as a translator needs to provide support as needed
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Korean or a related study
• Above and TOPIK sublevel 5
Preferred Required Experiences
• More than 5 years with experience and knowledge of Korean-Vietnamese translation
Functional Competencies
• Fluency in Korean
• Excellent writing skills and command of grammar in Korean
• A good understanding and in-depth knowledge of language/Korean cultures
Additional Personal Attributes
• Enthusiasm for acquiring knowledge
• Task-oriented
• Day to day interactions with colleagues