Interpretation Planning Officer

OVERVIEW

Post Number : CLD/PA/001

Grade : P-3

Parent Sector : Division for Conferences, Languages and Documents (CLD)

Duty Station: Paris

Job Family: Translation / Interpretation / Writing

Type of contract : Project Appointment

Duration of contract : 1 year

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 13 – MAY – 2024

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director of the Division of Conferences, Languages and Documents, and the direct supervision of the Chief of the Interpretation Unit, the Associate Interpretation Planning Officer organizes and plans the works of free lance interpreters for UNESCO meetings and conferences and accomplishes a series of administrative tasks in compliance with UNESCO Rules and Regulations, practices, standards and procedures.

Long Description

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Provide guidance and assistance on the recrutment of interpreters in compliance with relevant UNESCO Rules and Regulations/AIIC-UN CEB provisions;

• Support on all administrative matters related to planning and organizing interpretations services in six or more languages, in due time;

• Liaise with meeting organizers to ensure that requirements are realistic and resources available;

• Keep abreast of developments of new interpretation tools and service delivery mechanisms of interpretation in the UN common system and other public/private organizations;
• Conduct market reaserch when required;

• Undertake the implementation of pilot experience for use of automated interpretation and for collaboration with private agencies to provide interpretation services;

• Undertake additional tasks that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.

Long Description

Long Description

COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial)

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in the field of Language, Business administration or a related field.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of progressively relevant professional experience in planning and organisation of interpretation works, of which preferably 2 years at international level.

Skills and Competencies

• Solid analytical skills and ability to speak and present effectively, concisely and persuasively.
• Good organizational and coordination skills and ability to plan coordinate and monitor work-plans.
• Ability to set priorities and capacity to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work as part of a team, to take initiatives and follow up actions.
• Team-spirit/Open personality and capability of creating good inter-personal relations.
• Discretion, loyalty and diplomacy.
• Commitment and reliability.
• Knowledge of e-Conference tools: gMeets, DCPMS, gDOC, eLUNA, eAPG or other conference , translation and document management systems.
• Good IT skills, including MS Office (Windows, Office Suite, Teams, etc.).

Languages

• Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Conference Interpreting Diploma from a recognized school of interpretation will be an asset

Work Experience

• Experience or/and deep knowledge of procurement procedures.

Skills and Competencies

• Professional experience in the United Nations System or another international organization in the field of interpretation;
• Initial training as conference interpreter in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, including at high-level meetings;
• Good interpersonal and relational skills (tact, diplomacy, firmness);

Languages

• Knowledge of any other official United Nations languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).

BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS

SELECTION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS

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