Translator (French), Addis Ababa (P-3)

Job Title

Translator (French), P3

Department/ Office

Economic Commission for Africa

Duty Station

ADDIS ABABA

Posting Period

8 January 2013-9 March 2013

Job Opening number

13-LAN-ECA-26510-R-ADDIS ABABA (L)

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Division of Administration (DoA), Publications and Conference Management Section (PCMS) at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Addis Ababa. The incumbent works under the overall guidance of the Chief of PCMS and the direct supervision of the Head of French Translation and Editing Unit (FTEU).

Responsibilities

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

Translates, subject to revision, documents covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by ECA, i.e. social, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical;

Attends meetings of the Commission and those of the SROs as part of a team.

Identifies new terminology material and submit it for the consideration of the revisers;

Performs other related duties as required

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Professionalism: Good writing skills, high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text; good grasp of the subject matter; ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to the text at hand; ability to maintain an adequate speed and volume of output, taking into account the difficulty of the text and the specified deadlines; ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Commitment to pursuing in-service training, external study or independent study to acquire the ability to perform at higher levels of difficulty and complexity.

Teamwork: Good coordination with others working on same document in order to ensure consistency of terminology and style; demonstrated ability to gain the support and cooperation of others and maintain effective working relations in a team endeavour, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Education

Degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status required. Must have passed the United Nations competitive examination for French translators.

Work Experience

At least five years of experience in translation and précis-writing experience, of which three preferably should have been within the United Nations is required. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical) with a recognized specialization in a particular substantive, technical or administrative area is desirable.

Languages

A thorough command of French, which must be the applicant's main language, and an excellent knowledge of English, as tested by the relevant United Nations competitive examination.

Assessment Method

Short-listed candidates will be subject to a competency-based interview and other assessment.

Special Notice

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.

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