Recrutement d’un Reviseur principal au Département de l’Assemblée Générale et de la Gestion des Conférences (UN DGACM) en Allemagne.

Recrutement d’un Reviseur principal au Département de l’Assemblée Générale et de la Gestion des Conférences (UN DGACM) en Allemagne.

 

 

 

 

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the German Translation Section, Documentation Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM), New York. The German Translation Section provides translation of parliamentary documents from English and other languages into German. The incumbent works under the general supervision of the Chief of Section as appropriate.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate good writing skills; high standard 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 and deliver clear interpretation on a broad range of subjects. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Education

A first-level degree from a university or an institution of equivalent status is required.
Job – Specific Qualification.

Passing the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for German Translators or relevant United Nations language competitive examinations held before 2017 is required.

Work Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in translation is required;
• Experience in the use of standard computer-assisted-translation (CAT) tools is required;
• Eight (8) years of work experience within a multilingual setting are required;
• At least four years of revision experience is required.

Languages

For this position, a perfect command of German, which must be the candidate’s main language, as well as excellent knowledge of English and knowledge of one other official language as assessed in the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination, is required.

Close on 25 Feb 2023

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