EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

JOB VACANCY AT THE PHILIPPINE OVERSEAS LABOR OFFICE (POLO)


The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul is now accepting applications for the position of Interpreter/ Translator. Following are the primary duties and responsibilities as well as qualifications required for the position:

TITLE: INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide interpretation and translation services;
• Facilitate communication for people with limited Korean and/or English proficiency;
• Assist in the verification of employment documents;
• Prepare and file reports related to labor and employment;
• Perform administrative and other duties as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Open to Korean nationals only;
• Must have at least a Bachelor's degree;
• Must have excellent oral and written English;
• Must be proficient in the Korean Language (native speaker)
• Must have experience in administrative work and be computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends occasionally
• Experience in Korean-English interpretation and translation is an advantage
• Preferably between 25-45 years old

PREFERENCE FOR APPLICANTS WITH THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be excellent in Korean to English and vice versa interpretation and translation (written or oral)
• Ability to interpret and translate English into Korean and vice versa
• Must be able to grasp the nuances, idioms, and meaning of written and spoken Korean and English, and to precisely interpret or translate them in English and Korean
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to respond to a range of customer needs
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle and possesses a valid driver's license is an advantage
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Interested applicants may submit personally or through mail their resume with photo, transcript of records from college/university attended and other pertinent documents not later than 26 March 2017 to:

Philippine Overseas Labor Office
Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
80 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul, Republic of Korea, 04346

or thru email at labor@philembassy-seoul.com

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