Translator/reviser (Spanish Section)

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Genf, Genf, Schweiz International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Vollzeit

INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION

  • ITU is the leading United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, with the mission to connect the world. To achieve this, ITU manages the radiofrequency spectrum and satellite orbits at the international level, works to improve communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishes global standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communication systems._

Translator/Reviser (Spanish Section)

Vacancy notice no: 1603

Sector:

SG

Department:
C&P

Country of contract:
Switzerland

Duty station:
Geneva

Position number:
CF22/P4/45

Grade:
P4

Type of contract:
Fixed-term

Duration of contract: 2 years with possibility of renewal

Recruitment open to:
External

Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time): 22 July 2024

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT


The General Secretariat directs administrative, human and financial resources and activities of the Union, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication/ICT matters for operational and other purposes, and the provision of legal advice to the whole of the Union.

The General Secretariat coordinates the implementation of the Strategic Plan, monitors the telecommunication/ICT environment and recommends as needed action relating to the Union's future policies and strategy.

The General Secretariat ensures inter-sectoral coordination and cooperation to advance a whole of ITU approach (One-ITU) in headquarters and the field.

The General Secretariat provides logístical and information technology support to the Union's activities including conferences and global forums; the coordination of the work of the Union with the United Nations system, and other international organizations; and the engagement of the Member States, Sector Members, and Academia.

The General Secretariat manages corporate governance, and strategic communications and relations with the media, different stakeholder groups as well as the general public.


The Conferences and Publications Department is responsible for ensuring communication between people involved in ITU activities and for the dissemination of ITU products, through its conference services (conference organization and logistics), language services (translation and interpretation in the six official languages, précis-writing, terminology and reference services) and documentation and publications services (text capture and text processing, electronic document management, publication composition, reproduction and distribution of paper and physical electronic products).


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Head, Spanish Language Section, the incumbent performs the following duties:

  • Provides high-quality, timely and cost-effective translation services.
  • Translates the full range of ITU texts into Spanish within the established deadlines and in accordance with the established standards, policies and procedures, mostly without revision.
  • Performs postediting of machinetranslated texts. Participates in the testing of new translation engines, evaluating and providing feedback for projects relating to computeraided translation (CAT) tools, especially with regard to their applicability and limitations.
  • Contributes to ensuring the consistency of translated documents with the established terminology.
  • Participates in ITU conferences as team leader, reviser or translator, as required. May be required to participate in the work of editorial committees when necessary.
  • May be required to revise for accuracy and style and to provide advice on texts drafted in, or translated into, Spanish by national administrations or by the ITU Bureaus and General Secretariat.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head of the Section.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

  • Analysis, Judgement and Decision Making
  • Client and Service Orientation
  • Innovation and Facilitating Change
  • Leadership
  • Networking and Building Partnerships
  • Planning and Organising
  • Successful Management
    TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
  • Advanced drafting and analytical skills necessary for the translation and revision of especially difficult, complex or urgent documents.
  • Expert technical knowledge of the terminology in the field of information and telecommunications technologies.
  • Proficiency in the use of information technology for translation, CAT tools such as eLUNa, gDoc2.0
  • Familiarity with the latest technological tools using artificial intelligence, such as machine translation, speechtotext tools, ChatGPT.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:

Experience:


At least seven years of progressively responsible experience, including at least three at the international level, of translation and self-revision.

A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for thre

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