Translator (Kikuyu with Swahili) at ICC Hague, Netherlands
Job Level: (P-3)
Vacancy Announcement No: 4012EE-PO
Deadline for Applications: 18.03.2014
Organizational Unit : Services Section, Office of the Prosecutor
Duty Station: The Hague
Minimum Net Annual Salary (Single Rate): (EURO) € 65,606
Contract Duration: To be determined.
A roster of suitable candidates will be established for this post as a result of this selection process for both fixed-term established and general temporary assistance posts.
Entry on duty date is to be determined.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Translator will work in the Language Services Unit of the Office of the Prosecutor, under the supervision of the Language Coordinator.
He or she will work in a demanding and high-pressure but rewarding environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- translate and self-revise documents from Kikuyu/Swahili into English, and possibly vice versa; such documents cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to, legal, military, medical, forensic, human rights, administrative and financial matters;
- proofread and cross-read the work of colleagues;
- summarize written or audio/video material in Kikuyu/Swahili into English;
- transcribe and quality control audio/video material;
- provide telephone interpretation between Kikuyu/Swahili and English;
- contribute to terminology and reference databases;
- perform other tasks as required (including administrative and/or IT related tasks).
Education: A university degree (from an accredited university or institution with a minimum three years of study) in translation, interpretation, linguistics, law or any other relevant subject;
Experience: Minimum experience of seven years in language services (five years with an advanced degree), preferably in an international organization;
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Some specialization in topics dealt with by the Court, e.g. legal, military, medical, forensic, human rights, administrative and financial matters;
- Sound knowledge of relevant computer software, especially MS Office;
- Proven ability to work effectively to deadlines;
- An excellent eye for detail, style and usage;
- Organizational and time management skills;
- Openness to skills development.
ICC Core Competencies:
– Dedication to the mission and values: Maintains confidentiality, acts with integrity and shows respect for diversity;
– Professionalism: Applies professional and technical expertise
– Teamwork: Listens, consults and communicates proactively
– Learning and developing: Seeks feedback and gives feedback to others to increase organisational effectiveness
– Handling uncertain situations: Adapts to changing circumstances
– Interaction: Communicates in a transparent and open way with internal and external contacts while complying with confidentiality requirements
– Realising objectives: Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people
Knowledge of languages:
- Mother-tongue proficiency in Kikuyu and a near-native command of Swahili and English is essential. Knowledge of French or another Kenyan language may be considered an asset.
