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Job Opening
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Posting Title: |
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REVISER (Spanish), P4
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Job Code Title: |
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REVISER, SPANISH
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Spanish Unit
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NAIROBI
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Posting Period: |
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26 February 2015-26 April 2015
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Job Opening number: |
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15-LAN-UNON DCS LS ETS SU-40901-R-NAIROBI (R)
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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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The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services. The post is located in the Translation and Editorial Section of the Division of Conference Services, UNON.
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Responsibilities
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Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Spanish Language Unit, the Spanish Reviser performs the following: translates texts, mostly without revision, and revises translations dealing with a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those subjects requiring experience and recognized proficiency, often within demanding time limits; develops new terminology for use where none exists in the target language; carries out linguistic research and prepares terminological bulletins and glossaries, technical vocabularies and related reference tools; counsels and assists translators (both in-house and external) and briefs them on the procedures and practices of the Unit, terminology and a broad range of subjects, as required; participates in the setting of terminology standards; supervises the work of translators (both in-house and external) and performs other related duties as required.
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Competencies
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Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate good writing skills; ability to maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text with a good grasp of the subject matter; knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e., political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical; ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand; ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output; ability to show a high level of versatility, judgement and discretion; 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; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
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 final group decisions, and acts accordingly, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation 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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Degree from a university or an institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations competitive examination for Spanish translators.
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Work Experience
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At least five years of translation experience, of which some preferably should have been within the United Nations. Familiarity with electronic terminology databases and knowledge of computer software used in the United Nations.
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Languages
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English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised perfect command of Spanish, which must be the candidate’s primary language, is required, as well as an excellent knowledge of English and at least one other official language of the United Nations, as tested by the appropriate United Nations Competitive examination.
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Assessment
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Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will 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 Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. 1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. 2. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the “Need Help?” link in Inspira.
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United Nations Considerations
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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.
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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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