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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/18/P3/FT-C/212
Title: Expert-Translator, Arabic Translation Service(STAR)
Grade: P3
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 from the Arabic Region. 1. Translate on a self-revised basis, from French or English to Arabic and from Arabic to French, texts submitted to the Arabic Translation Service (STAR), seeking the advice of the Head of where necessary
- Carry out the necessary terminological research to ensure that the final translations require minimal revision. - Provide drafting advice of Arabic texts. - Contribute to the development of specialized terminology for the UPU. - Participate in testing of new language-related tools or products. - As required, deputize for the Head of STAR during his absence. - As required, participate in other tasks covered by the service.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree or similar in translation or modern languages from a recognized institution |
Experience:
Minimum of five 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) 58.583.00 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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