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