Reviser, Arabic

This position is within the International Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM), The position is located in Geneva, Switzerland. The incumbent reports to the Senior Legal Officer in the Operational Support Section (OSS) and, as required, will assist in managerial, administrative, operational, and supervisory responsibilities of the IIIM translation unit, including by acting as First Reporting Officer.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the Reviser will be responsible for the following duties:

- Develops new terminology for use where none exists in the target language.
- Carries out linguistic research and provides input to multilingual terminology databases and related reference tools.
- Participates in the setting of terminology standards.
- Supervises the work of translators and field language assistants.
- Coordinates outsourcing of translation needs as required.
- Performs other related duties as required.

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.

PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: 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.

MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

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

Job - Specific Qualification
Having passed the combined United Nations Language Competitive Examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and Copy Preparers/Proofreaders/Production Editors in Arabic or any relevant United Nations language competitive examinations in the relevant language is required.

Work Experience
A minimum of five years of experience in translation, précis-writing, self-revision, and use of relevant computer software, electronic tools, and databases is required.

Out of the aforementioned experience, three years of experience at the United Nations or a similar international organization is desirable.

Experience in the use of standard computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools is desirable.

Experience managing language staff is desirable.

Experience in editing, verbatim reporting, copy preparation, proofreading, or production editing is desirable.

Languages

Assessment

Special Notice
Fulfillment of the responsibilities of this position may necessitate engagement with material and/or information that may be distressing.

An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.

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.