Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi Senior Interpreter, Chinese Jobs in Kenya

Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi Senior Interpreter, Chinese Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya.

UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services (www.unon.org).

The post is in the Chinese Interpretation Unit, Interpretation Section, Division of Conference Services, UNON. The incumbent reports to the Chief of Section and within delegated authority, the Senior Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

• Services up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight), usually of no more than three hours duration, of various United Nations bodies.

• 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.

• Provides interpretation services to sensitive meetings.

• Functions as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting.

• Assists the Chief of Section in assessing the performance of staff and freelance interpreters.

• Assists the Chief of Section, as appropriate, in the screening, training and examining of prospective interpreters.

• Assists the Chief of Section in instructing and advising interpreter trainees.

• Serves as Chief Interpreter on missions and as Officer in Charge, if required.

• Assumes the role of Chief of Section when designated.

• Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Ability to demonstrate a high level of concentration; split-second accuracy. Ability to work under continuous stress and deliver clear interpretation on an exceedingly broad range of subjects. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

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; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

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.

Leadership:

Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements.

Education

A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status is required. Candidates for this position must have passed the Chinese United Nations Language Competitive Examination for Interpreters.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations, of which at least five (5) years working within the United Nations system or similar international organization is required.

Relevant Language experience within an international organization is desirable.

Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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 Senior Interpreter, Chinese Jobs in Kenya

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