Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi Intern - Conference Services (Chinese Interpreter) Jobs in Kenya

Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi Intern - Conference Services (Chinese Interpreter) Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services.

This internship is located in the Chinese Interpretation Unit, Interpretation Section, Division of Conference Services, UNON. The intern reports to the Senior Interpreter or the internship supervisor, as appropriate.

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned

This internship is proposed for the period from 5 to 23 June, 2023.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the intern will assist with the following duties:

Provides interpretation, as required, into Chinese of speeches or statements given in English and/or French and interpretation into English and/or French of speeches given in Chinese.

Performs other related duties as required, including terminological work, and participation in other special projects.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate a high level of concentration; split-second accuracy. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational 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.

Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

To qualify for an internship

with the United Nations, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);

Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

Interested candidates must be pursuing or pursued their degree in areas related to this Job Opening.

In addition, interested candidates must:

Be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point);

Have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; and,

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred area of study:

Chinese Language interpretation or related area.

Work Experience

No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) normally expected to be the incumbent's main language is required. Candidates for this post must also possess an excellent knowledge of English or French.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi Intern - Conference Services (Chinese Interpreter) Jobs in Kenya

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