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Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/19/Intern/ISHIP/266
Title: Trainee translator with English Translation Service
Grade: Intern
Type of contract: Internship
Duration: up to four months
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Publication Date:
Application Deadline:
29 November 2019
Vacancy Filled
Organizational Unit:
Logistics Directorate (DL)
English Translation Service (STAN)
Duty Station:
Bern Switzerland
Scheduled date for taking up appointment: 2020 (dates to be arranged by mutual agreement)
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Organizational Context:
The Universal Postal Union, a specialized agency of the United Nations and the principal forum for cooperation between postal sector stakeholders, establishes the rules for international mail exchanges. It has 192 member countries and has its headquarters in Berne (Switzerland).
Its primary objective is to encourage the provision of the quality postal service that is accessible to all, and its core mission is to develop social, cultural and commercial communication between peoples.
The UPU international Bureau provides logistical and technical support to the UPU's bodies. It serves as an office of liaison, information and consultation, and promotes technical cooperation among Union members.
The English Translation Service (STAN), based at UPU headquarters in Berne, translates and edits a wide range of
documentation, linked to the UPU's activities. The four-person team typically handles around two million words each year, and works closely with the International Bureau's operational and support directorates.
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Main duties:
The intern will be required to translate documents form French to English, edit original English documents, and carry out other administrative duties as required. Members of the permanent STAN team will revise the intern's work and provide feedback.
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QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED |
Education:
This internship is open to university students pursuing a course in French-to-English translation. |
Additional Information:
- Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their letter and CV will be invited to take an online translation test to measure their potential.
- In line with UPU rules, this traineeship is reserved EXCLUSIVELY for STUDENTS. Any other candidate profile will not be considered. Recent graduates in the areas described above are also invited to apply. They must have graduated within six months of the date of this announcement.
- The traineeship wil be remunerated in accordance with current UPU rules.
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| Post adjustment:
81 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. |
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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 |
This vacancy is shown for viewing only. It is not currently open for applications
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