Head, French Language Section

vor 1 Woche

Geneve, 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 radio-frequency 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. ITU also organizes global Telecom events bringing together the most influential representatives of government and the private sector to exchange ideas and knowledge for the benefit of all._

**Head, French Language Section**

**Vacancy notice no**: 891
**Sector**: SG
**Department**: C&P
**Country of contract**: Switzerland
**Duty station**: Geneva

**Position number**:
**Grade**: P5
**Type of contract**: Short-term
**Duration of contract**: 11 months
**Recruitment open to**:External
**Application deadline (Midnight Geneva Time)**:
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT

The General Secretariat directs all the administrative and financial aspects of the Union's activities, including the implementation of the provisions of the administrative regulations on operational questions, the dissemination of information on telecommunication matters for operational and other purposes, the provision of legal advice to the Bureaux of the Union and the departments of the General Secretariat, logistic support to the Union's activities including conferences, the coordination of the work of the Union with other international organizations, the dissemination of information to the Member States and Sector Members, press, corporate and individual users of telecommunications and the general public. The General Secretariat is also responsible for the organization of world telecommunication exhibitions and forums.

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**:
In the French Language Section, under the supervision of the Chief, Conferences and Publications Department (C&P), the incumbent performs the following duties:

- Plans the human resources of the Section, based on the workload and the forecast, from recruitment and training to evaluation, as well as the outsourcing of work to translation companies or consultants. Allocates the work of the Section ensuring sufficient human resources at all times, within the available budget. Oversees the compilation of statistics for the work of the Section. Closely monitors and approves overtime work within the Section. Ensures continuous learning and development plans for staff.
- Supervises and monitors the quality of the work done in the French Language Section. Supervises closely and oversees training of new translators. Advises the General Secretariat and Bureaux of the Union on translating, post-editing or text-processing problems. Creates and advises on style guidelines for the French language.
- Participates in discussions and provides input to department-wide projects such as guidelines, Service Orders, JIU or Internal Auditors' Reports as necessary.
- Participates in the testing of new translation engines, evaluating and providing feedback for projects relating to computer-aided translation (CAT) tools, especially with regard to their applicability and limitations.
- Translates, revises and edits particularly important or sensitive texts.
- Participates in ITU conferences as team leader, reviser or translator; participates in the works of editorial committees when necessary.
- Participates in work relating to terminology and the setting of terminology standards; contributes to the establishment of an accurate multilingual term base.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.

**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**:
Knowledge of telecommunications terminology; familiarity with CAT tools is an advantage.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**:
**Education**:
**Experience**:
At least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the field of linguistics, including at least five at the international level. A Doctorate in a related field can be considered as a substitute for three years of working experience. Experience of personnel management, incl

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