VN 2017/157 (P) - Translator (French) (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland

Position Title Translator (French)

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification :Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One year with possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 23 July 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Maldives, Malawi, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa Context:

All translators are required to have a perfect command of their mother tongue and an excellent knowledge of at least the two other official languages. They must also be able to write in a clean, clear and perfectly grammatical style in French.

Under the supervision of the French Translator/Reviser, the successful candidate will be accountable and responsible for providing translation services/support covering a broad range of documents and subjects dealt with by the Organization.

Within delegated authority, s/he will be responsible for translating into French -subject to revision and mainly from English, but also from French and other working languages- a full range of subjects dealt with by the International Organization for Migration; political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical. This also includes documents which may be highly sensitive and complex.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Produce accurate and complete versions in the target language using the most adequate terminology and commonly accepted or established equivalents of professional, scientific or technical concepts and terms.

Page 1 / 32. Maintain a certain speed and volume output, due account being taken of the complexity of text assigned to him/her.

3. Meet deadlines established for the production of documents.

4. Self-revise certain translations.

5. Edit texts in French to ensure style and presentations are in conformity with IOM standards. 6. Carry out linguistic research and, as appropriate, preparing glossaries, technical vocabularies and related reference tools.

7. Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Translation or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience. Experience

• At least four years of experience working within international organizations; • Demonstrated solid drafting, writing, and analytical skills;

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and faithfulness to the spirit, style, and nuances of the original text;

• Demonstrated knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques; • Ability to use computer-based terminological and research tools.

Languages

Perfect command of French (mother tongue). Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Working knowledge of other languages will be considered an asset.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

Page 2 / 3• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 23 July 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 10.07.2017 to 23.07.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/157 (P) - Translator (French) (P3) - Geneva, Switzerland (55114197) Released Posting: Posting NC55114200 (55114200) Released

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