Job: Spanish Translator

Location: Copenhagen 
Deadline: Tuesday, 22 October 2013 

Description

UNOPS mission is to expand the capacity of the UN system and its partners to implement peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations that matter for people in need. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to always satisfy partners with management services that meet world-class standards of quality, speed and cost effectiveness.

UNOPS provides services in sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement and sustainable project management, with projects ranging from building schools, roads, bridges and hospitals to procuring goods and services and training local personnel.

By assisting UN organizations, international financial institutions, governments and other development partners, UNOPS makes significant, tangible contributions to results on the ground.

We employ more than 6,000 personnel annually and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of regional and country offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce.

Background Information - Job-specific

The Spanish Translator will work in the Communications Unit under the supervision of the Spanish Translator/Translator Coordinator and will report directly to the Head of the Communication Unit.

The Communication Unit is responsible for producing and disseminating information about UNOPS for external audiences, as well as facilitating the flow of information within the organization, ensuring efficient service delivery and broad sharing ofknowledge and best practices.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

Functional Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for translating internal and external documents for print and web. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Translating materials to/from English and Spanish

• Process written materials from English into Spanish
• Process written materials from Spanish into English.

2. Supporting implementation of UNOPS Communications Strategy

• Provide accurate and timely translation of documents and technical materials into the target language.
• Render UNOPS communications, internal as well as external, as user-friendly as possible for English and Spanish speakers.

3. Supporting the UNOPS website and intranet

• Provide accurate and timely translation of web pages, related documents and technical materials covering a broad range of subject matter into the target language.
• Liaise with subject matter experts to ensure accurate use of technical terms.
• Respect deadlines.
• Maintain a high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original material and ensure consistency with other translators, if any, working on the same document.

4. Supporting Executive Office communications

• Provide accurate and timely translation of Executive Office documents, correspondence, presentations and speeches
• Translate from English into Spanish high visibility, all-staff and other emails sent by the Executive Office

Perform other related duties as required. Competencies

Competencies desired for the function:

Ability to learn

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Organising and Quality Orientation

Motivation & Inspiration

Result Orientation

Situational Sensitivity

Education/Experience/Language requirementsEducation: Advanced University degree in Translation is highly desired. Secondary Education is required. Experience: If combined with Secondary Education: 3 years of translation experience from English to Spanish is required. If combined with an Advanced University degree: no prior work experience is required Language: Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of French is considered an asset. Contract type, level and duration Contract type: Local ICA Support Contract level: Local ICA 5 Contract duration: One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link: http://www.unops.org/ENGLISH/WHOWENEED/CONTRACT-TYPES/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements-ICAs.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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