Translator/Interpreter

United Nations Relief and Works Agency
For Palestine Refugees - West Bank

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees invites applications from
qualified candidates for the post of:

Translator/Interpreter

1-Vacancy No. : 13-AR-JR-36
2-Duty Station : Jerusalem
3-Department : Legal Affairs
4-Grade : 17
5-Basic Salary : $1,507.70+ Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15%
of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).
6-Allowances : Senior Professional Officer Allowance of 25% from the basic salary.
 

7-Qualifications:
-Advanced university degree in English or related field from an accredited educational institution.
-Relevant qualifications in translation and interpretation.
-Seven years of experience in translation and interpretation work from Arabic into English and vice-versa.
-Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Competencies:
-Demonstrated writing and communication skills.
-Ability to work independently or in a team.
-Ability to deliver quality service under tight deadlines in a stressful working environment.
-Ability to exercise a high degree of professional discretion.
-Well-developed organizational and political awareness.
-Ability to use computer with proficiency in word processing in English and Arabic.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
-Dedication to the aims and policies of the Agency and the United Nations.
-Familiarity with legal terminology, especially labour and employment law matters.
-Knowledge of Middle East contemporary affairs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.
-The incumbent may be expected to work beyond regular working hours.

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HOW TO APPLY
-Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered. Deadlinefor submitting applications is 1 June 2013. No applications will be considered beyond this date.
-Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period six months duration. Upon satisfactory completion of this period, contract will be extended.
-Upon satisfactory completion of this period, appointment will be confirmed subject to continuing need for the post.
-UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.
-UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards
of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for
non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these
values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to
these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs.
-UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.

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