Interpreter
Geneva
- Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
- Location: Geneva
- Grade: Mid level - P-4, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
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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.
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