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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/19/P3/ST/248
Title: Expert Translator
Grade: P3
Type of contract: Short Term Appointment
Duration: 11 months
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Publication Date:
20 May 2019
Application Deadline:
17 June 2019
Vacancy Filled
Organizational Unit:
Logistics Directorate (DL)
English Translation Service (STAN)
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: 1 October 2019
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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 or edit internal or external UPU texts
1. Translation
- Translate texts from French to English, seeking the advice of the Head of STAN where necessary and carrying out the necessary research to minimize the need for revision by another member of the STAN team
- As required, participate in the revision of STAN colleagues' texts
2. Editing
- Edit English texts, seeking the advice of the Head of STAN where necessary and carrying out the necessary research to minimize the need for revision by another member of the STAN team
- Provide formal or informal drafting advice to the authors of texts
3. Other
- 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 STAN during his absence
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education:
Bachelor's degree in translation or modern languages from a recognized institution
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Experience:
Minimum of five years' experience as a translator |
Technical knowledge:
1. Good knowledge of the operations and areas of activity of the United Nations and its specialized agencies
2. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation tools (Trados or equivalent), and standard office software applications
3. Good practical terminological research skills using the Internet or other sources
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
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Language skills:
English - Mother tongue
French - Fluent
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Additional Information:
Monthly salary:(Net of tax)
5,124.40 CHF
Post adjustment:
3,294.95 CHF
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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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Candidates might be considered for other similar posts (for a period not exceeding one year).
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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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