UN - Department for General Assembly and Conference Competitive Examination for Language Positions: French Interpreters Jobs in Kenya

UN - Department for General Assembly and Conference Competitive Examination for Language Positions: French Interpreters Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

These positions are located in the Department for General Assembly and Conference

Management (DGACM) at Headquarters, Geneva, Nairobi, and Vienna. These positions are under the general supervision of the Chief of Interpretation or Language Section / Service as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:

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

• French interpreters provide interpretation into French of speeches given in English and Russian or Spanish.

• May occasionally be assigned to sensitive meetings.

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

• May perform other related duties, as required.

Competencies

• Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate a high level of concentration and work under continuous stress. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e. political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical subject matter. 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.

• Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

Hold a first-level university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) from a recognized school of interpretation in which at least one full academic year is devoted

to interpretation. Alternatively, applicants must hold a first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status at which French is the language of instruction, and have 150 days of work experience as conference interpreters and/or work experience in the fields of translation, editing, or verbatim reporting.

The Board of Examiners may, at its discretion, admit an applicant graduating from a university at which the principal language of instruction is a language other than French, provided that he or she has adequate secondary educational qualifications from an institution at which the principal language is French.

Work Experience

No work experience is required, but work experience as conference interpreters and/or work experience in the fields of translation, editing, verbatim reporting or other related fields will be an asset.

Languages

• Have a perfect command of French, which is normally expected to be the applicant’s main language. ("Main language" should be understood to be the language into which the applicant is best able to interpret.)

• Have an excellent knowledge of English and Russian or Spanish.

• Applicants' claim to knowledge of official languages of the United Nations must be supported by relevant documentation attached to their application. Further evidence of degrees, knowledge of languages and/or relevant experience may be required prior to convocation.



How to Apply

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