Field Language Assistant GS-4

Responsibilities

-Assist in providing clear and concise verbal communication/interpretation, interfacing between the Mission's representative and local population in support of operations and wider mission activities, such as: accompanying the military members of the contingent on patrols, market march, community support activities, and other activities which may entail travelling in civilian/or military pattern vehicles (Armored Personnel Carriers, Heavy Duty Vehicles, Pickups, 4x4, etc…), at times working in uncomfortable conditions for a long period of time throughout the Area of Operations (AO) from Naqoura to Chebaa Farms.
- Assist with the translation of documents and communications from/to English covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations.
- Liaise with counterparts in other Units, Contingents or Sections relating to scheduling and administrative arrangements for meetings with local authorities, entities, moukhtars, mayors etc…
- Keep abreast of media news and brief counterparts and colleagues of relevant contents.
- Assist in drafting routine correspondence for the Military Client.
- Assist officers with the preparation of drafts, briefing notes, and background information.
- File and retrieve office documents.
- Perform other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Knowledge of concise translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. Ability to work after working hours, during weekends and on shift duty. Ability to travel throughout the mission area and to relocate from one location to another. Commitment to adhere to the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Fluency in oral and written Arabic and Spanish skills, translation/interpretation, editing and proof reading.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleague to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Good computer skills (word, excel, power point, etc) is desirable.

A certificate in translation or English language literature is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in providing English
to Arabic and vice versa translation/interpretation services is required. The minimum years
of relevant experience is reduced to one year for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or
higher.

Experience in translation/interpretation from English to Spanish and vice versa is required.

Experience in translation for International Organization and / or Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGOs) is desirable.

Experience in editing/proof reading is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English, Spanish and Arabic languages are required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates will include an assessment exercise, which will be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Recruitment against this position is on a local basis; applicants in the General Service category shall meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country (Lebanon), including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations. If you fulfill the visa and work permit stipulations for Lebanon, please specify in your cover letter and attach a copy of your visa and work permit under 'attachments" of your application in Inspira.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.