Reservist Interpreter Medior

Introductory text

Do you have a knack for languages and know how to convey information clearly? As a Reservist Interpreter at the Ministry of Defence, you will undertake interpreter assignments in the most challenging locations worldwide, as well as in the Netherlands. In any case, you must be willing and suitable for deployment. You can be deployed for all Defence branches to support our military personnel in communication, both nationally and internationally.

What you will do

As a Reservist Interpreter, you will support military colleagues in intercultural communication with foreign units, local authorities, and the local population. In addition to interpreter assignments during missions, operations, and exercises abroad, you will occasionally (co-)organize cultural workshops and/or conversation classes for Dutch military personnel embarking on missions, translate military language maps, or support military training. The duration of assignments varies from one day to several months.

We are looking for Reservist Interpreters for the following languages:
• Russian
• Ukrainian

Only applicants who speak one or more of these languages will be invited for the further selection process. If you speak a language that is not currently among the above-mentioned languages, we recommend you to check our other reservist vacancies. There are three vacancies for Reservist Interpreter, namely Junior, Medior, and Senior. Each level has specific language and education requirements.

PERKS OF THIS ROLE

• Work atmosphere: you won't find such a close-knit team of colleagues anywhere else as at Defence.
• Work environment: interpreter assignments can take place in extraordinary environments, in the field, abroad, and sometimes in a conflict zone.
• Challenge: interpreter assignments are diverse in content and demand great responsibility.

Where you will work

Most interpreter assignments take place during missions, operations, and exercises abroad. However, you can also be deployed in the Netherlands for, for example, visits from foreign delegations, exercises, and international military sports events. The country of your deployment and the nature of the interpreter assignment depend on your language specialization and the assignment from the organization.

Make sure you know what you're getting into and visit the Information Session for Reservist Interpreters. This information session is a mandatory part of the application procedure.

€4,050 ~ €4,450 salary Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS NETHERLANDS

As a reservist, you are paid for your deployment based on a zero-hour contract. You receive an hourly wage that depends on your rank and is equal to that of a regular military member. Are you going on exercise or deployment? Then you receive an exercise or deployment allowance on top of your salary. Additionally, you receive a travel allowance. More info

Reservist Interpreter Medior

Do you have a knack for languages and know how to convey information clearly? As a Reservist Interpreter at the Ministry of Defence, you will undertake interpreter assignments in the most challenging locations worldwide, as well as in the Netherlands. In any case, you must be willing and suitable for deployment. You can be deployed for all Defence branches to support our military personnel in communication, both nationally and internationally.

What you will do

As a Reservist Interpreter, you will support military colleagues in intercultural communication with foreign units, local authorities, and the local population. In addition to interpreter assignments during missions, operations, and exercises abroad, you will occasionally (co-)organize cultural workshops and/or conversation classes for Dutch military personnel embarking on missions, translate military language maps, or support military training. The duration of assignments varies from one day to several months.

We are looking for Reservist Interpreters for the following languages:• Russian• Ukrainian

Only applicants who speak one or more of these languages will be invited for the further selection procedure. If you speak a language that is not currently among the above-mentioned languages, we recommend you to check our other reservist vacancies. There are three vacancies for Reservist Interpreter, namely Junior, Medior, and Senior. Each level has specific language and education requirements.

PERKS OF THIS ROLE

• Work atmosphere: you won't find such a close-knit team of colleagues anywhere else as at Defence.
• Work environment: interpreter assignments can take place in extraordinary environments, in the field, abroad, and sometimes in a conflict zone.
• Challenge: interpreter assignments are diverse in content and demand great responsibility.

Where you will work

Most interpreter assignments take place during missions, operations, and exercises abroad. However, you can also be deployed in the Netherlands for, for example, visits from foreign delegations, exercises, and international military sports events. The country of your deployment and the nature of the interpreter assignment depend on your language specialization and the assignment from the organization.

Make sure you know what you're getting into and visit the Information Session for Reservist Interpreters. This information session is a mandatory part of the application procedure.

HAVO, HBO, WO You are between 17 years and 6 months and 55 years old Your eyesight may not be worse than minus 6 and plus 6 You need a driver's license (B)

- You are a Dutch national- Dutch at a minimum CEFR C1 level (reading, speaking, listening, and writing)- Target language at a minimum CEFR B2 level (reading, speaking, listening, and writing)

Your profile We train you Your career Visit an event View our events Do you want to truly get to know and experience Defence? During an event or webinar, you will get a better feel for the work, and you can, of course, ask all your questions. So, plan a meeting soon.Resilience

To work for Defence, it is important that you have good physical condition. Therefore, the physical examination is an indispensable part of the application procedure. And to prepare you well for this, we have developed special training schedules.

Applying

Your application at Defence consists of several parts. Discover the different application steps below.

Amanda explains: how applying at Defence works Your application Your application Your application Your application Your application Your application Your application Your application Information session (mandatory)Interview Level assessment Psychological evaluation Medical examinationEmployment conditions interview Make sure you know what you're getting into and visit the Information Session for Reservist Interpreters. This information session is a mandatory part of the application procedure.After the application and CV selection, an interview will be held with 1 or 2 representatives from the unit. A language level assessment may be conducted. This assessment consists of several parts, including a capacity test and an interview with a Defence psychologist. The medical examination is performed to determine if you are medically fit for the role.€4,050 ~ €4,450 salary Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS NETHERLANDS

As a reservist, you are paid for your deployment based on a zero-hour contract. You receive an hourly wage that depends on your rank and is equal to that of a regular military member. Are you going on exercise or deployment? Then you receive an exercise or deployment allowance on top of your salary. Additionally, you receive a travel allowance. More info

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