Location: The Hague
Deadline: Thursday, 24 October 2013
Description
Deadline: Thursday, 24 October 2013
Description
Job Title and Level: Court Interpreter (Arabic) (P-3)
Vacancy Announcement No: 3095EE-RE
Deadline for Applications: 24.10.2013
Organizational Unit : Court Interpretation and Translation Section, Registry
Duty Station : The Hague
Type of Appointment:
Post number:
Minimum Net Annual Salary (Single Rate)(EURO) :€ 65,768
Contract Duration
To be determined.
A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this particular profile as a result of this selection processfor both fixed-term established and general temporary assistance posts.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Court Interpreter (Arabic), will work in the Court Interpretation and Translation Section within the Div
Job Title and Level: Court Interpreter (Arabic) (P-3)
Vacancy Announcement No: 3095EE-RE
Deadline for Applications: 24.10.2013
Organizational Unit : Court Interpretation and Translation Section, Registry
Duty Station : The Hague
Type of Appointment:
Post number:
Minimum Net Annual Salary (Single Rate)(EURO) :€ 65,768
Contract Duration
To be determined.
A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this particular profile as a result of this selection processfor both fixed-term established and general temporary assistance posts.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Court Interpreter (Arabic), will work in the Court Interpretation and Translation Section within the Division ofCourt Services, under the supervision of the Head of Interpretation Unit and under the broad supervision of the Chief of Section. He or she will work in a demanding and high-pressure but rewarding environment.
The Court Interpreter (Arabic) will be expected to:
- Provide simultaneous interpretation of court proceedings and other events held at the seat of the Court orelsewhere;
- Provide consecutive and chuchotage interpretation as required;
- Prepare thoroughly for interpretation assignments;
- Observe the established terminology and usage of the Court;
- Actively contribute to the terminology and reference databases of the Section;
- Act as chef d'équipe on a rotating basis;
- Mentor less-experienced interpreters;
- Take part in regular training sessions with a view to refining his/her interpretation skills and
- Perform other tasks as required by the Chief of Section, including translation if necessary.
Essential Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess:
- An advanced degree in interpretation, translation, languages, law or any other relevant subject;
- Five years of simultaneous interpretation experience (seven years with a first level university degree), withpreferably at least two years in an international organisation;
- Good research and computer skills;
- Proven ability to work as part of a team, flexibility, initiative and openness to skills development.
ICC competencies:
ProfessionalismApplies professional and technical expertise; keeps abreast of organisational issues; produces workable solutionsto a range of problems.Teamwork
Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; handles disagreements with tact and diplomacy;recognises and rewards the contribution of others.Interaction
Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly; handles contacts with diplomacy andtact; communicates in a transparent and open way with internal and external contacts, while complying withconfidentiality requirements.
Realising objectives
Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; keeps to agreements with others; focuses on clientneeds; takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; monitors and maintains quality and productivity.
KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES
Mother tongue proficiency in Arabic, a high level of proficiency in English and/or in French. Ability to interpretfrom one other official language of the Court (Chinese, Spanish or Russian) could be considered an asset.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take the ICC interpretation test.
General Information
- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance withICC policy.
- The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided inthe personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a position to submit anelectronic 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 hassigned and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationalsfrom non-state parties may also be considered;-In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC aims to achieve fair representation of women and men forall positions, representation of the principal legal systems of the world for legal positions, and equitablegeographical 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 alower 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 ofStaff among the Organizations applying the United Nations Common System of Salaries and Allowances' or 'theInter-Organisation Mobility Accord' on a reciprocal basis.
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