Interpreter, Arabic

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located in the Arabic Interpretation Section, Interpretation Service, Division of Conference Management, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, Geneva, and is under the general supervision of the Chief, Interpretation Service.


Responsibilities:

Under the broad supervision of the Chief, Arabic Interpretation Section, the Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Services up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight), usually of no more than three hours duration.
  • Provides interpretation, as required, into Arabic of speeches or statements given in English and/or French and interpretation into English and/or French of speeches given in Arabic.
  • Routinely covers sensitive meetings.
  • Routinely functions as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting.
  • May be called upon to serve as Chief Interpreter on missions.
  • May assist in the screening, training and examining of prospective Arabic interpreters.
  • May provide guidance and coaching to junior interpreters.
  • May function as Programming Officer.
  • May perform other related duties, as required.
Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM:

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.


TEAMWORK:


Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.


COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING:


Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education
A first level degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status is required.

Job - Specific Qualification
Having passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Arabic interpreters is required.

A Master's degree is desirable.

Work Experience
At least five (5) years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations is required.

Languages

Assessment

Special Notice

United Nations Considerations


Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira.

For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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