Protocol Assistant/Interpreter

LOCATION: Bangkok

SALARY: Starting from TH฿ 540,234 per annum

WORK HOURS: 40 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: October 17, 2024

Under the supervision of the Senior Protocol Assistant/Program Specialist, the Protocol Assistant proactively provides supports to the Executive Office. Within the Protocol Section, assists in preparation and execution of representational functions for the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission and their spouses. Serves as a main control of Mission’s Contact Relationship Management Database (CRM), instructor and advisor to the entire Mission on all CRM-related questions.

Additionally, this position is to provide interpreting and translating services to the Chief of Mission (COM) and Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM). The incumbent provides interpretation between Thai and English, particularly when accompanying the Ambassador/DCM in public appearances, in meetings with Thai Officials, during regional travel; and when emergent foreign policy, economic and sovereignty issues are being represented at one of the Royal Thai Government (RTG) Ministries. Incumbent also translates a variety of documents from English into Thai and vice versa. As needed, drafts correspondence in English/Thai for the COM & DCM’s signature.

(1) Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, or English Language is required.

(2) Experience: A minimum of two years progressively experience in protocol, secretarial, administrative or event management with good background of Thai culture and international business etiquette, plus a minimum of one year’s professional experience in interpreting from English into Thai and from Thai into English and periodic work translating documents from English into Thai and Thai into English is required.

(3) Language: (This will be tested.)

• Professional Translator/Interpreter in Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Thai is required.

• Please clarify level of your Thai and English language skills on application.

• You are required to pass the English Placement test (EPT) that is conducted by the Regional Human Resources Office or submit a copy of valid TOEIC score of at least 900 with your application.

• Ability to handle a large volume and wide variety of duties simultaneously, rapidly and with minimal supervision.

• Ability to draft correspondence in both English and Thai.

• Ability to foresee potential problems, draw them to the attention of the supervisor and recommend corrective measures.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office software.

• A thorough knowledge of important people in Thailand. Sensitivity to and understanding of the political and social structure, and power relationships between people.

Please follow the checklists and submission guidelines, posted on the official website carefully. You have to create an online account on the U.S. Embassy, Bangkok website to apply for jobs (https://th.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/jobs/job-vacancies/). Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate your application.