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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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REVISER, ARABIC (2 Posts), P4
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Job Code Title: |
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REVISER, ARABIC
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Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
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NEW YORK
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Posting Period: |
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21 January 2015-21 March 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-LAN-DGACM-39970-R-NEW YORK (L)
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N/A
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Org. Setting and Reporting
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These positions are located in the Arabic Translation Service, Documentation Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) at Headquarters.The incumbents are under the general supervision of the Chief of the Arabic Translation Service.
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Responsibilities
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Within delegated authority, the reviser will perform following duties:
- Translates, mostly without revision, and revise, often under tight schedules, texts of sensitive, complex or technical nature covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those requiring demonstrated experience and recognised proficiency;
- Conducts terminological research and prepares terminology materials to meet the needs of the Service.
- Counsels and assists translators and brief them on the procedures and practices of the Service, terminology and a broad range of subjects as required;
- Supervises and coordinates the work of small groups of translators;
- Performs other duties as required.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: The incumbent must have excellent analytical, writing and translation skills; proven ability to produce within established deadlines translation work that meets highest standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text; mastery of terminological and reference research techniques; proven ability to use all sources of reference and information, do research an take initiative, political sensitivity, versatility, judgment and discretion; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
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.
Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
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.
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Education
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A first-level university degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status. Must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Arabic-language translators.
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Work Experience
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A minimum of five years of experience in translation, including preferably three years of experience in translation within the United Nations required. Familiarity with the United Nations language-related IT resources and tools required. Experience in self–revision is desirable.
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Languages
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Thorough command of Arabic, which must be the candidate's main language, and excellent knowledge of English. Excellent knowledge of another UN official languages will be an asset.
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Assessment
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The evaluation process may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
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Special Notice
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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.
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United Nations Considerations
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Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
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.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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No Fee
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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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