Relevant language experience within the UN System may be taken into consideration in meeting the requirements of this post. The selected candidate will be expected to take up the position immediately following that date. This position will become available on 1 November 2023, following the retirement of the current incumbent. AssessmentĮvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview. Candidates for this position must also possess an excellent command of English and an excellent command of either French or Spanish.Įxcellent command is defined as at least two "Confident" ratings out of the four language fields. For the position advertised, a perfect command of Russian, normally expected to be the incumbent's main language, is required. LanguagesĮnglish and French are the working languages in the United Nations Secretariat.
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Work ExperienceĪt least five (5) years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations is required.Įxperience providing accurate interpretation in a broad range of United Nations subjects is desirable. Having passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Russian Interpreters is required. 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.Ī first level degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status is required. 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. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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. Ability to work under continuous stress and deliver clear interpretation on an exceedingly broad range of subjects. CompetenciesĪbility to demonstrate a high level of concentration split-second accuracy. May perform other related duties, as required. May participate in the evaluation of freelance interpreters. May provide guidance and coaching to junior interpreters. May assist in the screening, training and examining of prospective Russian interpreters. May be called upon to serve as Chief Interpreter on missions. Routinely covers sensitive and complex meetings. Routinely functions as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting. Provides interpretation, as required, into Russian of speeches or statements given in English, French and/or Spanish. Services up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight), usually of no more than three hours duration. Under the broad supervision of the Chief, Russian Interpretation Booth, the Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties: This position is located in the Russian Interpretation Section, Interpretation Service, Division of Conference Management (DCM), Department for General Assembly and Conference Management, Geneva, and is under the general supervision of the Chief, Interpretation Service.
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