Field Interpreter

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Division (FOTCD) in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva.

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, and in close collaboration with the human rights Investigations Team.


Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Coordinator of the secretariat of the Commission and within delegated authority, the Field Interpreter (Arabic) will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Provides and produces translation/interpretation/verbatim translation of victims' and witnesses' oral and written statements, during interviews, including during field missions;
  • Produces translations of written material, additional policy papers, statements and press releases, including but not limited to media articles and the annual detailed informal report to United Nations bodies, from and to Arabic/English;
  • Identifies new terminology material and submits it for consideration of the revisers;
  • May function as a team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting (including coordination of interpretations by consultants, quality control and ensuring timely deliverance of identified outputs);
  • Checks verbatim records of meetings services to ensure that there is no significant difference between the interpreted and original language versions of speeches and statements that have been recorded;
  • Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies

COMMUNICATION:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.


PLANNING AND ORGANIZING:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education
Advanced university degree in translation, interpretation, languages or a related field.

A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in translation and/or interpretation, including as part of academic research work is required.

Experience in the field within the United Nations or another international organisation is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic are required. Fluency in French is desirable.

Assessment

Special Notice

United Nations Considerations


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No Fee

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