INTERPRETER, ARABIC, P4

Overview

Provides interpretation services into Arabic of speeches or statements given in English and French, and interpretation into English or French of speeches given in Arabic. Routinely covers sensitive meetings and may function as team leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Services up to eight meetings per week (exceptionally nine), usually of no more than three hours duration.
• Provides interpretation, as required, into Arabic of speeches or statements given in English and French, and interpretation into English or French of speeches given in into Arabic.
• Routinely covers sensitive meetings.
• Routinely functions as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting.
• May be called upon to serve as Team Leader on missions.
• May assist in the screening, training and examining of prospective Arabic interpreters.
• May provide guidance and coaching to junior interpreters.
• May function as Programming Officer.
• May perform other related duties, as required.

Required Experience

At least five (5) years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations is required. Relevant language experience within the UN System may be taken into consideration in meeting the requirements of this post. Experience providing accurate interpretation of a broad range of UN subjects is desirable. Experience in training and coaching interpreter trainees and junior staff interpreters is desirable. Experience in grading interpretation exams and/or assessing freelance colleagues' performance is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Qualifications

A first level degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status is required. A Master’s degree is desirable. Passing the United Nations Competitive Examination for Arabic Interpreters is required.

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