Translator (Lingala), The Hague
Closing date: Tuesday, 18 March 2014
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Vacancy Announcement No: 4011EE-PO
Deadline for Applications: 18.03.2014
Organizational Unit: Services Section, Office of the Prosecutor
Duty Station: The Hague
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Minimum Net Annual Salary (Single Rate) (EURO): € 65,606
Contract Duration
To be determined.
A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this post as a result of this selection process for both fixed-term established and general temporary assistance posts. Entry on duty date is to be determined.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Translator will work in the Language Services Unit of the Office of the Prosecutor, under the supervision of the Language Coordinator. He or she will work in a demanding and high-pressure but rewarding environment. The successful candidate will be expected to:
- translate and self-revise documents from Lingala into French (or English), and possibly vice versa; such documents cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, legal, military, medical, forensic, human rights, administrative and financial matters;
- cross-read and proofread the work of colleagues;
- summarize texts in Lingala into French (or English);
- contribute to terminology and reference databases;
- possibly provide field interpretation between Lingala and French (or English) either at HQ or on mission;
- perform other tasks as required (including potentially transcription, administrative and/or IT related tasks).
Education:
- University degree (from an accredited university or institution with a minimum three years of study) in translation, interpretation, linguistics, law or any other relevant subject;
- Experience: Minimum experience of seven years in language services (five years with an advanced degree), preferably in an international organization;
- some specialization in topics dealt with by the Court, e.g. legal, military, medical, forensic, human rights, administrative and financial matters;
- sound knowledge of relevant computer software, specifically MS Office but preferably also CAT tools (MultiTrans);
- proven ability and flexibility in working effectively to deadlines with evolving tasks and priorities;
- excellent eye for detail, accuracy, style and usage;
- organizational and time management skills;
- openness to skills development;
- ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. ICC Core Competencies:
- Dedication to the mission and values Maintains confidentiality, acts with integrity and shows respect for diversity;
- Professionalism Applies professional and technical expertise
- Teamwork Listens, consults and communicates proactively
- Learning and developing Seeks feedback and gives feedback to others to increase organisational effectiveness
- Handling uncertain situations Adapts to changing circumstances
- Interaction Communicates in a transparent and open way with internal and external contacts while complying with confidentiality requirements
- Realising objectives Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people Knowledge of languages: Mother-tongue proficiency in Lingala and a near-native command of French (or English) is essential. Knowledge of the other working language or another situation language (e.g. Swahili or Sango) would be an asset.
The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a position to submit an electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested; Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site;
Post to be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered; In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men for all positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitable geographical representation for positions in the professional category; Applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged;
The Court reserves the right not to make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. The ICC is willing to apply the 'Inter-Organisation Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff among the Organizations applying the United Nations Common System of Salaries and Allowances' or 'the Inter-Organisation Mobility Accord' on a reciprocal basis.
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