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United Nations General Assembly and Conference Management Interpreter, Chinese Jobs


Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Interpretation Section, the 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.
• Chinese interpreters provide interpretation of speeches given in a UN official language (Chinese) and interpretation into English or French – as appropriate – of speeches given in Chinese.
• May occasionally be assigned to sensitive meetings.
• May function as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting.
• May perform other related duties, as required.

Education

  • A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status, is required. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations Language Competitive Examination for Chinese Interpreters.

    Work Experience

  • A minimum of two (2) years of internationally recognized professional interpreting experience, is required.
  • Relevant language experience within the United Nations system or similar international organisations, is desirable.

    Languages

  • For the post advertised a perfect command of the Chinese language, which must be the candidate’s primary language, is required.
  • Excellent knowledge of the French and English is also required.

    Assessment

  • Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

    How to Apply

    Apply online by 4th October 2017

    For more information and job application details, see; United Nations General Assembly and Conference Management Interpreter, Chinese Jobs




    United Nations General Assembly and Conference Management Senior Interpreter, Chinese Jobs

    Responsibilities

    Within the delegated authority, the Senior Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:

  • Service up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight) of various United Nations bodies;
  • Provide interpretation into Chinese of speeches given in English or French, and interpretation into English or French of speeches given in Chinese;
  • May occasionally be assigned to sensitive meetings;
  • May function as Team Leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting;
  • Assist the Chief
    of Section, or Service, as appropriate, in the screening, training and examining of prospective interpreters;
  • May be designated as Officer-in-Charge of the Interpretation Section;
  • Perform as Programming Officer, whenever necessary;
  • Instruct and advise trainee interpreter;
  • Perform other related duties, as required.

    Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Interpretation or related fields is required.
  • A first-level university degree in combination with two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • Candidates must have passed the official United Nations Competitive Examination for Interpreters.

    Work Experience

  • A minimum of ten years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations, five of which would be within the UN System.
  • Relevant language experience within the UN System may be taken into consideration in meeting the requirements of this post.

    Languages

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
  • For the post advertised a perfect command of the language of the Unit which must be the candidate’s primary language.
  • For the Chinese booth an excellent aural comprehension and perfect command of Chinese language, which is expected to be the incumbent's main language, is needed, and the candidate must also possess an excellent command of English and/or French.
  • Knowledge of an additional official language is an asset.

    Assessment

  • Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.


    How to Apply

    Apply online by 16th September 2017.

    For more information and job application details, see; United Nations General Assembly and Conference Management Senior Interpreter, Chinese Jobs

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