Arabic Reviser, P-4

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:  21 April 2003
DATE OF ISSUANCE:   20 February 2003
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:   Economic Commission for Africa
DUTY STATION:   Addis Ababa
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:   03-CON-ECA-800021-R-ADDIS ABABA

Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. More Info...

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


Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Reviser will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Revisers.) Revises translations and original summary records dealing with a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations. Translates, mostly without revision, texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those subjects requiring experience and recognized proficiency. Drafts, mostly without revision, summary records and serves as monitor of précis-writing teams. Develops new terminology for use where none exists in the target language. Carries out linguistic research and prepares terminological bulletins and glossaries, technical vocabularies and related reference tools. Counsels and assists translators/précis-writers and briefs them on the procedures and practices of the Service, terminology and a broad range of subjects, as required. Participates in the setting of terminology standards. Supervises the work of small groups of translators/précis-writers. Performs other related duties as required.

Core Competencies
Professionalism - Solid writing and analytical skills; high standards of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text; 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. Planning and Coordination - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate and monitor work of others. Teamwork - Ability to gain the support and co-operation of others in a team endeavour through the demonstration of recognized technical competence; sensitivity and respect for diversity. Communications - Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status. Must have passed the appropriate United Nations competitive examination.
Work Experience
At least five years of translation and précis-writing 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. Facility in using the United Nations terminology databases and knowledge of computer software used in the United Nations.
Languages
A thorough command of any official language of the United Nations, which must be the incumbent's mother tongue, and excellent knowledge of at least two other official languages of the United Nations, as tested by the appropriate United Nations competitive examination.
Other Desirable Skills
Knowledge of additional official and/or non-official languages.
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 principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).  English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
How to apply


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  2. Offline - fax or mail paper application.
Online
  1. All internal and external applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as early as possible after the vacancy has been posted, and well before the deadline. All online applications will be acknowledged immediately, if an email address is provided.
  2. To start the online application process, applicants will be required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
  3. After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be modified as necessary for future applications.
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  5. For UN staff members, after submission of an application, they will receive an email reminding them to provide copies of their last two Performance Appraisal System evaluations to the appropriate office. These copies may be submitted by email, fax or regular mail with a clear indication of the vacancy announcement number.
  6. Once an application has been submitted, it will be transmitted to the appropriate office for review.
Offline
  1. If applicants cannot submit an application online, they may send paper applications to the address, email or fax number indicated below before the deadline.


    Room No. : ; ECA Campaign Staffing Support Section Operational Services Division Office of Human Resources Management United Nations
    New York, United States of America
    Fax: 1-212-963 9560, 1-212-963 3134
    E-mail: ecacampaign@un.org,

    Applications must be submitted using the United Nations Personal History form (P-11).
    (Click here to download P-11 form)  or  (Click here to get a P11 form sent to your Email address).

    The applications should indicate the vacancy announcement number on the application and on the envelope, email or fax.
  2. Applicants may wish to retain copies of their completed P-11 form for use for future applications.
  3. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of offline paper applications cannot be acknowledged individually.
  4. UN staff members must attach copies of their last two Performance Appraisal System evaluations to their applications.