Associate Interpreter/translator, Persian

vor 2 Wochen

Genf, Genf, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

This position is located within the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran pursuant to Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/S-35/1, based in Geneva, Switzerland.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran.


Responsibilities:

The Associate Interpreter/ Translator will be responsible for the following main duties and functions:

  • Assists in providing accurate translation and simultaneous interpretation, as required, from English to Persian and vice versa, while integrating a gender perspective, especially in relation to age and gender sensitive use of language and documentation of sexual and gender-based violence;
  • Participate in field missions and interprets interviews of victims, witnesses and sources;
  • Assists in the production of accurate and verbatim translation of written and oral witness statements, media articles and other documents from English to Persian and vice versa as required;
  • Maintains strict security and confidentiality of information;
  • Performs any other tasks as necessary.
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.


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.

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

A first level university degree in the mentioned fields of study in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of 2 years of work experience in translation and/or interpretation, including as part of academic research work, is required.

One year of work experience in these fields within the United Nations Common Systems or regional organizations is desirable.

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

Assessment

Special Notice


THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARILY AVAILABLE UNTIL 31 MARCH 2024 WITH POSSIBLE EXTENSION, AND IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING AND/OR EXTENSION OF THE MANDATE.


  • While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
  • Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a costeffective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
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.

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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