Associate Translator, English
vor 6 Stunden
The Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar was established by the Human Rights Council in its resolution 39/2, adopted on 27 September 2018. The creation of the Mechanism was welcomed by the General Assembly in its resolution 73/264, adopted on 22 December 2018. This position is located within the Collection, Analysis and Sharing Section, based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Associate Translator will report to the Information Analyst (Open Source), P-4.
**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Associate Translator will be responsible for the following duties:
- Assists in producing accurate translations of written and/or oral witness statements, media articles, public outreach materials and other documents from the Myanmar language (Burmese) and/or other languages used in Myanmar (such as Chin, Kachin, Rakhine, Rohingya and Shan) into English, and vice versa as required by the Mechanism.
- Provides interpretation support for the Mechanism’s internal and external meetings.
- Consults and coordinates with other associate translators, revisers, analysts, investigators, legal officers and supervisors within the work unit, to assure conformity and consistency with UN practices and internal protocols.
- Provides advice to other members within the work unit on matters concerning translation/interpretation policy and practice and assists them in the preparation of translations, and consults with relevant sections and carries out research to clarify ambiguities and rectify substantive errors.
- Undertakes open source research on matters related to Myanmar.
- Performs such other duties as may be directed by the supervisor and the Head/ Deputy Head of the Mechanism.
Competencies
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational 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.
Planning and Organising: 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
An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) from a university or institution of equivalent status in translation, interpreting, social sciences, law or other related fields is required. A first-level degree in one of these fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may also be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of experience translating and interpreting from the Myanmar language (Burmese) into English, and vice versa, is required.
Experience translating and interpreting from another language used in Myanmar (such as Chin, Kachin, Rakhine, Rohingya and Shan) into English, and vice versa, is desirable.
Experience translating legal documents is desirable.
Experience providing translation or interpretation services in support of criminal investigations is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the positions advertised, fluency in English and the Myanmar language (Burmese) is required. Knowledge of another language used in Myanmar (such as Chin, Kachin, Rakhine, Rohingya and Shan) is desirable.
Assessment
Special Notice
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 cost-effective 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 no
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