Overview
Facilitates communication between parties speaking different languages by interpreting between local languages and UN working languages. Provides interpretation and translation services for various meetings and activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitates communication between two parties that do not speak a similar language by interpreting between local language(s) and the designated UN working language(s);
- Provides consecutive and simultaneous interpretation from the local language(s) to designated UN working language(s) and vice versa at various meetings or areas of activity of the United Nations, using the appropriate terminology, as and when the need arises;
- Provides escort (field) interpretation for delegations from UN headquarters, and facilitates communication during official visits, as required;
- Aims at a high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original spoken/written statements;
- Interprets/translates at meetings and conferences;
- Edits and proofreads text to accurately reflect the language;
- Uses dictionaries and glossaries for reference;
- Provides interpretation in both the legal terminology and colloquial language;
- Interprets from local language(s) to designated UN working language(s) and vice versa, all documents addressed to him/her from the substantive areas, including correspondence motions, briefs, reports, agreements;
- Assists in matters of terminology and style to ensure uniformity and quality.
- Identifies new terminology material for the consideration of revisers and terminology managers.
- Observes the established terminology and usage; and ensures consistency;
- May assist the supervisor with the provision of inputs in relation to translation work strategies;
- Adapts a product or service for use in a different language and culture;
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required. Experience in simultaneous interpretation is desirable. Experience in providing interpretation of legal terms and testimony is desirable.
Qualifications
A first level degree from a university or an institution of equivalent status.
