Translator/Interpreter

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peace building, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, UNOPS vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness. By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground. UNOPS employs around 3,500 personnel annually and on behalf of its partners creates thousands more work opportunities in local communities. With its headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, a network of five regional offices and a further 20 operations and project centers, UNOPS oversees activities in more than 80 countries. UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce. In an effort to promote organizational excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following position:


Vacancy code VA/2015/B5106/7499
Position title Translator/Interpreter, Multiple positions
Department/office AEMO, JMOC, Jerusalem
Duty station Multiple
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-4
Duration through 31 March 2016 with possibility of extension (initial contract will be for three months)
Application period 08-May-2015 to 17-May-2015

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Background Information - Job-specific

The successful incumbent will be part of the Programme Management Office and as such will work under overall supervision of the PMO Team Leader.
Functional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will assist in translating internal and external documents. Specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Ensure translation of necessary documentation from English to Arabic, or Arabic to English, as requested by supervisor.
Assist with interpretation services in meetings with beneficiaries, donors and other stakeholders; and
Assist with interpretation services for visiting donors and implementers as required.
Liaise with colleagues who have translation needs, organizing one’s own translation work, ensuring good quality translation;
Familiarize oneself with the organization’s structure and the team’s processes;
Assist with the creation of presentations for events;
Perform other related duties as required.


Monitoring and Progress Controls
Successful completion of the tasks explained in the previous paragraph.

Competencies

Possesses an eye for detail;
Ability to work effectively under pressure;
Capacity to change work schedule to take into account variations in workload;
Good interpersonal skills;
Capacity to work as part of a team;
Reliability;
Punctuality and discretion.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

a-Education
-Secondary school experience.
-Bachelor degree in Arabic/English Translation or related field preferred.
-Certificate or diploma in translation, highly desirable.

b-Work Experience

-At least 4 years of relevant experience working as a translator or interpreter;
-Knowledge of Palestinian legal and security system and terminology, an asset; and
-Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point.

c-Languages

-Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.

 

Contract type, level and duration


Contract type: Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: Local Support, ICA level 4
Contract duration: through 31 March 2016 with possibility of extension (initial contract will be for three months)
Duty station: Ramallah, with regular travel to Jerusalem

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For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what- we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS. 

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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