Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
This position is located in the Language Services Section, Registry, of the IRMCT Arusha Branch. Under the direct supervision of the Head of Language Support Services (LSS), Arusha.

Responsibilities:
• The incumbent is responsible for proofreading completed translations while observing a high standard of accuracy and taking into account priorities and deadlines: reads and corrects documents in Kinyarwanda and French against the original to ensure that final version is a true translation of the original.
• Corrects spelling, grammar, style, typography, format or any substantive errors overlooked by revisers or translators; check compliance with original, checks pagination, paragraph numbering, correlation of table of contents with text; completes cross references within text and footnotes;
• The incumbent is also responsible for providing LSS translators and revisers with timely and adequate reference materials necessary for accurate translation using all available physical and electronic sources.
• S/he finds the exact titles of publications and/or organizations (in the target language) referred to in the document submitted for referencing, identifies acronyms, abbreviations and quotations and supplies their official language version;
• locates the relevant audio-visual materials whenever they are available in the target language and transcribes the relevant passages for incorporation into the translation;
• makes sure that all referencing output is structured in accordance with referencing procedures, seeking guidance from the Supervisor only in exceptional circumstances; provides assistance to LSS language staff on matters related to referencing-related projects; contributes to maintaining a collection of reference materials.
• When required, the incumbent provides backup for the Document Management Assistant by processing translation requests submitted via the Translation Tracking System (TTS) in accordance with the Registry Policy Governing Translation Services and the Document Management (DM) Code of Conduct and in view of LSS capacities. In order to prevent duplication of requests, checks documents submitted for translation with the aim of establishing whether the documents have been previously translated.
• Performs other ad hoc duties, as requested by the Head of LSS.

Core Competencies:
• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Demonstrates commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required.
• Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
• Technological Awareness – Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Qualifications
• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent; demonstrated ability to use computer technology.
• United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
• Work Experience:
• Minimum of six (6) years of related administrative/technical experience preferably in an international environment.
• Languages:
• English and French are the working language of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, the incumbent must have Kinyarwanda as mother tongue and an excellent knowledge of French and English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
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