Associate Field Translator

Job Description

• This national position Associate Field Translator (NO-B) is based in Bangui, within the Conference Services and Translation Unit of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).
• The incumbent reports to the Chief of Unit.

Under the supervision of the Translator/ Chief of Unit, Language, the Associate Translator will be responsible for the following duties.

• Translates, subject to revision, a variety of texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e., political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical; respecting deadlines and using appropriate terminology;
• Assists in matters of terminology and style to ensure uniformity and quality;
• Resolves translation/editorial issues (i.e. clarification on ambiguities, technical meanings, etc.) through consultation with authors.
• Aims at high standard of accuracy, consistency and fidelity to the spirit, style and nuances of the original;
• Observes the established terminology and usage and ensures, as far as possible, consistency with other translators working on similar documents.
• Uses all sources of reference, information and consultation relevant to the text at hand and carries out any research required;
• Maintains a certain speed and volume of output, taking into account the difficulty of the text and the specified deadlines;
• Identify new terminology material for the consideration of revisers and terminology managers;
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

• An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in English literature, English linguistic or related fields is required.
• Alternatively, a first-level university degree with two additional years of relevant experience may be considered.

• At least two (2) years’ experience in professional translation and /or interpreting (consecutive and / or simultaneous) from English into French and vice versa is required.
• Proven hands-on extensive experience; background knowledge and experience translating development work is highly preferable; prior experience translating for the United Nations or an international organization is desirable.

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the position advertised, fluency in English and French is required; Knowledge of local languages is required.

• This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules.
• Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located.
• Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station.
• Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
• At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity.
• All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs.
• The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
• The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.