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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/18/P2/FT-C/211
Title: Expert-Translator, Arabic Translation Service(STAR)
Grade: P2
Type of contract: Fixed-term (Core) Appointment
Duration: Three years
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Publication Date:
8 January 2018
Application Deadline:
19 February 2018
Vacancy Filled
Organizational Unit:
Logistics Directorate (DL) Arabic Translation Service(STAR)
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: As soon as possible
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Organizational Context:
With its 192 member countries, the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
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Main duties:
General mission: translate internal and official IB / UPU texts and correspondences sent by postal authorities form the Arabic Region.
1. Translate texts from French or English to Arabic and from Arabic to French, seeking the advice of the Head of STAR or other translators in the team where necessary
- Carry out the necessary research to minimize the need for revision by another member of the STAR team - Provide formal or informal drafting advice to the authors of texts - Contribute to the development of specialized terminology for the UPU - Participate in testing of new language-related tools or products - As required, participate in other tasks covered by the service
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education: Bachelor's degree in translation or modern languages from a recognized institution |
Experience:
Minimum of two years' experience as a translator in an international organization or similar (public administration, institutions, etc.) |
Technical knowledge:
1. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools (Trados or equivalent), and standard office software applications 2. Good practical terminological research skills using the Internet or other sources 3. Solid knowledge of Office-tools (Word, Excel, Power Point) 4. Knowledge of database tools
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Skills and abilities / competencies:
1. Ability to work independently 2. Sense of rigour 3. Ability to work under stress 4. Customer focus 5. Intellectual curiosity 6. Team spirit
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Language skills:
Arabic - Mother tongue French - fluent English - fluent
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Additional Information:
Annual salary:(Net of tax) 46,026.00 USD
Post adjustment: The percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards without notice. As a reference, the post adjustment for the month of January 2018 is 82.7%
____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
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The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
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Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. |
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Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.
The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance. |
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For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at: https://upu.int/en/Universal-Postal-Union/Careers |
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Vacancy Filled |
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