CHIEF, ENGLISH TRANSLATION SERVICE
Location: New York, New York
Description: United Nations is currently seeking to employ CHIEF, ENGLISH TRANSLATION SERVICE right now, this job will be reside in New York. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. This position is located in the English Translation Service, Documentation Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management. The incumbent will report to the Dire! ctor, Documentation Division.
Responsibilities
The Chief of the English Translation Service is responsible for the following duties: Directing and controlling the work programme of the Service to ensure the timely issuance in English of documents and publications for United Nations bodies as required; making recommendations to the Director of the Documentation Division on policy, administrative and operational matters of the Service; organizing all activities of the Service to ensure maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness; supervising and monitoring the performance of all staff in the Service and preparing e-PAS reports as First and Second Reporting Officer; formulating and developing guidelines, instructions and priorities governing translation, revision, precis-writing and terminology work of the Service; preparing internal information notes on work procedures; screening applications from and evaluating potential freelance staff and contractors, and p! reparing requests for contractual translation or the recruitme! nt of temporary assistance as needed; carrying out quality control checks for work done in-house and by outside contractors; making long and short-term projections of the work of the Service and its staffing requirements; organizing training and preparing reports on all aspects of the Service; coordinating long-term meeting coverage with other precis-writing Services; making recommendations on such personnel actions as recruitment, renewal of contracts, transfers, assignments and promotions; selecting papers for examinations, marking scripts, establishing pass lists, participating in examination boards and interviews to ensure appropriate recruitment; serving as the final arbiter on all technical problems connected with the language of the Service; translating and/or revising particularly important, sensitive or confidential texts, as required; serving as Officer-in-Charge of the Division when required.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Profess! ionalism:
Thorough knowledge of language issues; excellent writing and analytical
skills; ability to serve as final arbiter on translation and technical issues arising in the
Service. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Communication:
- Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
- Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
- Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
- Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
- Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed
- Keeps abreast of available technology
- Unde! rstands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the ! office
- Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks
- Shows willingness to learn new technology
Leadership:
- Serves as a role model that other people want to follow
- Empowers others to translate vision into results
- Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives
- Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support
- Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions
- Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo
- Shows the courage to take unpopular stands
- Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority
- Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member
- Accurately judges the amoun! t of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills
- Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines
- Regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff
- Encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative
- Actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff
- Appraises performance fairly.
A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the relevant United Nations Competitive Examination for English Translators/précis-writers.
Work Experience
A minimum of fifteen years of progressively responsible experience in translation,revision and/ or in the provision of other language or language related services, including within the United Nations. Significant language-related management experience in international, regional or national instituti! ons is required. Qualifying years of experience are calculated followin! g the receipt of the first-level university degree recognized by the United Nations.
Languages
Thorough command of English, which must be the candidate's main language, and an excellent knowledge of at least two other official languages of the United Nations as tested by the United Nations Language Competitive Examination.
Assessment Method
Qualified applicants may be invited to take a substantive test which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its princip! al and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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