Senior Interpreter (Russian), Vienna
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Senior Interpreter (Russian), P5
Department/ Office
United Nations Office at Vienna
Duty Station
VIENNA
Posting Period
19 February 2014-20 April 2014
Job Opening number
14-LAN-UNOV-33193-R-VIENNA (L)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Interpretation Section (IS) of the Conference Management Service (CMS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV).
The incumbent will report to the Chief of Section.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Russian Senior Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:
service up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight), usually of no more than three hours duration, of various United Nations bodies;
provide interpretation, as required, into Russian, of speeches and statements given in English and French or Spanish;
be routinely assigned to sensitive meetings;
function routinely as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting;
assist the Chief of Section, as appropriate, in the screening, training and examining of prospective interpreters;
serve as Chief of the Booth and as Chief Interpreter on missions;
may instruct and advise interpreter trainees by providing leadership and guidance to them;
as Chief of Section, take responsibility for the quality of the language and for motivating staff;
have frequent interaction with the Chief of Section, the Conference Officers, the Documents Officers, the Committee Secretaries or in their absence the Chairpersons and the Programming Officers;
may perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Ability to demonstrate a high level of concentration; split-second accuracy. Ability to work under continuous stress and deliver clear interpretation on an exceedingly broad range of subjects. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Communication: 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.
Teamwork: 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.
Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidences in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to theirs; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Education
First level degree from a university. Must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Interpreters.
Work Experience
Minimum ten years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations, five of which within the UN System highly desirable.
Languages
A perfect command of Russian and excellent aural comprehension of English and French or Spanish.
Assessment Method
Written test and competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her.
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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