BBC Monitoring is a division of the BBC World that monitors the mass media worldwide. Independent Contractor is required to work using his (her) own PC from home (location). Scan (country) media for relevant political and economic material; translate selected articles into clear idiomatic English. Volume of work will vary, but generally we will expect you to liaise with us every weekday. You are required to have internet access, send and receive emails. Ability to recognize news and information in Kazakh - Russian and to translate selected material into English. Candidate will also need to be able to plan and organise the workload in order to meet deadlines. A minimum of two years of experience as a translator/journalist is an advantage but not required.