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Chief, Chinese Translation Unit - United Nations, Kenya

Data: 21/04/2011

Job Title: CHIEF, CHINESE TRANSLATION UNIT, P4
Department/ Office: UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT NAIROBI
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 18 April 2011-17 June 2011
Job Opening number: 11-LAN-UN OFFICE AT NAIROBI-18527-R-NAIROBI

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity


Org. Setting and Reporting:

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). The post is located in the Chinese Translation Unit, Editorial and Translation Section, Division of Conference Services, Division of Administrative Services of the United Nations Office at Nairobi.


Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Chief of Editorial and Translation Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Planning and overseeing the management of activities undertaken by the Unit;
• Revising and translating final texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those requiring experience and recognized proficiency;
• Carrying out linguistic research and preparing terminology bulletins and glossaries, technical legal vocabularies and related reference tools;
• Assisting revisers and translators as well as briefing them on the procedures and practices of the Service as required;
• Organizing and coordinating the work of external translators and monitoring progress of such work in relation to an agreed schedule;
• Assisting the Chief of Section with the preparation of terminology materials to meet the needs of the Unit and in monitoring the quality of in-house and contractual translations;
• Training junior language staff, supervising and monitoring the performance of staff in the Unit and preparing evaluating reports;
• Assisting the Chief of Section with selecting texts for in-house examinations, marking candidate's scripts and evaluating results;
• Performing other related duties as may be required.


Competencies:

Professionalism:
Solid writing and analytical skills; high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text such as to require no revision; good grasp of terminological and reference research techniques; ability to use all sources of reference and information and to do research; high level of versatility, judgement and discretion; tact and negotiating skills. Ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output.

Teamwork:
Ability to gain the support and cooperation of others in a team endeavour through the demonstration of recognized technical competence, sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Planning and Organizing:
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate and monitor work of others; ability to make timely decisions; ability to coach, mentor, motivate and develop staff and encourage good performance.

Judgement/Decision-Making:
Good judgement and initiative, imagination and resourcefulness, energy and tact; ability to ensure an effective work structure to maximize productivity and achieve Unit's goals.


Education:

Degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status; must have passed the United Nations competitive examination for Chinese translators.


Work Experience:

At least five years of translation and revision experience, of which three preferably should have been within the United Nations. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations (political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical) with a recognized specialization in a particular substantive, technical or administrative area.


Languages:

A thorough command of Chinese, which must be the incumbent's main language and an excellent knowledge of at least two other official languages, as tested by the relevant United Nations competitive examination.


United Nations Considerations:

The United Nations shall place no restriction 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.


Assessment Method:

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


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