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Interpreter

Geneva

  • Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
  • Location: Geneva
  • Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Translations and Languages
    • HQ/GBS Governing Bodies
  • Closing Date: Closed

Assigned Duties:

Under the direct supervision and instructions of the Chief interpreter, to:

  • Identify interpreters with due regard to quality and language combination
  • Manage interpreters work and prepare daily assignments program
  • Advise event organizers on most costefficient use of interpretation capacity
  • Act for the Chief interpreter when the Chief interpreter is on leave
  • Work in the booth when managerial work permits
  • Undertake other assignments as needed for the smooth running of the interpretation service

Competencies:

Fostering and Integration of Teamwork

Communication

Producing Results

Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Education:

Master’s Degree in interpreting or equivalent from a recognized University

Essential Experience:

  • 10 years’ experience as a full-fledged conference interpreter
  • Experience in hiring and managing freelance conference interpreters is an additional asset

Desirable

Relevant experience in WHO or another UN agency an asset.

Languages:

  • Mother tongue: one or more languages of the WHO 6 official languages
  • Fluent in both English and French

IT tools:

Word; Microsoft Office; GSM; Excel.

Skills:

The incumbent should be a good team player, serious, conscientious, hard worker, well-organized and able to build a trust-based relationship with WHO staff and short-term conference interpreters. The incumbent should also be able to multitask and work independently when required.

Another 60 days contract may be offered subject to funding, continued need of functions and performance.

This vacancy is now closed.
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