Civilian Linguist and Cultural Advisor (Chinese Mandarin) Department of Defence

The Department of Defence invites applications for appointment to the position of Linguist and Cultural Advisor (Chinese Mandarin), based in McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 7.  This competition is open to all candidates who meet the minimum eligibility criteria for

Linguist and Cultural Advisor (Chinese Mandarin) in the Department of Defence.

In a complex and globalised world, the Department of Defence is seeking a civilian Linguist and Cultural advisor to provide linguistic support and advice in the context of the international role of the Defence Forces.  The successful candidate will work as part of a highly motivated and results-driven team that produce regular and high quality reports to senior management.   Key Duties and Responsibilities

•    Interprets written and spoken Chinese Mandarin into English ensuring meaning and context are maintained.

•    Employ interpretation and cultural advice within the specialist language area in order to assist analysing information and presenting analysis to a wide range of audiences.

•    Develop glossaries of terms relevant to the work of the unit.

•    Develops and maintains expertise on regional issues and can utilise publicly available online information sources.

•    Undertake the preparation of graphical and written representation of analyses as required.

•    Conduct regular verbal briefings with senior managers and effectively communicate findings and conclusions.

•    Information processing as directed by the managers in the unit.

This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.

Application Forms and information booklet are available here - https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation-information/b25b6d-job-vacancies/

Please note the Closing Date for applications is 5:00pm on Friday, 19th April 2024

Applications will not be accepted after this time