Department/ Office
United Nations Office at Geneva
Duty Station
GENEVA
Posting Period
24 September 2013-23 November 2013
Job Opening number
13-LAN-UNOG-30804-R-GENEVA (L)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The post is located in the Russian Interpretation Section, Interpretation Service, Division of Conference Management.
Responsibilities
Under the broad supervision of the Chief of the Russian Interpretation Section, the incumbent provides interpretation into Russian of speeches and statements given in English and French. S/he is routinely assigned to sensitive meetings; routinely functions as team leader of all interpreters assigned to the same meeting. S/he assists in the screening, training and examining of prospective Russian interpreters. The incumbent may be called upon to serve as week-end duty officer for the Interpretation Service and as Chief Interpreter on missions. S/he may also be called upon to function as Programming Officer and may be assigned as Officer-in-Charge of the Section or the Service.
Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM:
- 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
- Remains calm in stressful situations
LEADERSHIP:
- Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
- Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
- Shows the courage to take unpopular stands
TEAMWORK:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals
- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings COMMUNICATION:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING:
- Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession
- Contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates
- Shows willingness to learn from others
- Seeks feedback to learn and improve
Education
- Degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status or a combination of academic and professional experience.
- Must have passed the United Nations Russian Interpreters' examination.
Work Experience
- At least ten years of internationally recognized professional interpreting experience.
Languages
- Perfect command of Russian, and an excellent knowledge of English and French.
- Proven ability to interpret from or into other official languages will be an asset.
Assessment Method
- Competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
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.
No Fee
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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