Senior Chinese Interpreter
Job Description:
Job Description
Serve as the strategic communication bridge between senior executives/technical experts and Vietnamese government leaders (Ministries, Departments, Provincial authorities) and C-level executives of large enterprises. The role requires diplomatic finesse, commercial acumen, and cultural intelligence to support high-stakes negotiations, strategic partnerships, and national-scale digital transformation projects.
High-Level Interpretation: Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation at executive briefings with government officials, commercial negotiations with C-level executives (banks, telecom operators, energy groups, conglomerates), and Steering Committee meetings, kick-offs, and milestone reviews for mega-projects (national broadband, smart city, digital transformation).
Diplomatic & Executive Communication: Act as a cultural and diplomatic bridge: observe formality, honorifics, and protocols; convey negotiation nuances (indirect cues, face-saving, trust-building); handle sensitive topics (pricing, timelines, political implications) with absolute discretion. Prepare bilingual talking points, briefing memos, and executive summaries (Chinese ⇔ Vietnamese/English) before key meetings.
Stakeholder Coordination: Accompany executives on business trips, site visits, Data Center tours, and VIP customer visits with on-site interpretation. Coordinate between internal teams (technical, sales, legal, project management) and external stakeholders (government agencies, enterprise clients, partners). Manage meeting protocols, from agenda preparation and seating arrangements to follow-up documentation.
Event & Training Support: Interpret at workshops, conferences, and seminars (Cloud Summit, Digital Vietnam Conference, executive technology briefings for government leaders, and HCIA/HCIP/HCIE training sessions as needed).
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a major in Chinese translation or in Chinese major.
At least 5 years of experience as a professional interpreter, with strong consecutive and simultaneous interpretation skills in formal, high-stakes settings.
Fluent in Chinese (Mandarin) and Vietnamese, with professional English.
Deep understanding of Vietnamese diplomatic protocol.
Benefits
Monday to Friday (08:30-18:00).
Participating in full insurance benefits (health insurance, social insurance, unemployment insurance), the company supports 24/24 accident insurance and health care insurance for employees.
Professional working environment, multinational company, good career development opportunities. Cultural and sports activities, taking care of employees' health and life are organized periodically...
Salary: negotiable.
Liên hệ (Contact): ngochien@cnk-consulting.com.vn/ 0941 918 526 (Ngoc Hien)
Ghi chú (Note): Chúng tôi đánh giá cao tất cả các hồ sơ ứng tuyển; tuy nhiên, chúng tôi chỉ liên hệ với những ứng viên phù hợp
(We appreciate all applications; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)
Required Skills:
Data Center Discretion Chinese Intelligence Data Memos Cloud Support Strategic Partnerships Development Translation Mandarin Digital Transformation Salary Sports Energy Partnerships Conferences Timelines Reviews Government Workshops Insurance Negotiation Preparation Documentation Business English Training Project Management Sales Communication Management
Salary Package:
₫ None - None (Vietnamese Dong)