UNDP Jobs - 32325- Intern, Translation Management

Intern, Translation Management

Location :

New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

01-Oct-2012

Application Deadline :

10-Sep-12 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 months

Languages Required :

English French Spanish

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3-6 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Background:

The Communications Cluster of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is part of the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA). The Communications Cluster is looking for a translation intern to assist its Translations Manager in New York. This is an opportunity for translation graduate students to learn the basics of translation project management and help the UN’s leading development agency better serve its constituents through the provision of quality, consistent translation.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERNSHIPS AT UNDP ARE NOT PAID. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE GO TO:

http://www.undp.org/content/undp/en/home/operations/jobs/internships.html

Duties and Responsibilities

The interested candidate will assist the Translations Manager during all stages of the of the translation coordination process:

Handle translation requests from start to handover to clients
Edit and ensure quality of translations
Liaise with translators to ensure timely delivery of translations
Build and maintain of translation memories and glossaries
Contribute ideas to translation management process

Competencies

Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task;
Ability to plan and organize his/her work, observe deadlines

Required Skills and Experience

Must be available at least two days a week through late December 2012

Education:

Candidate must be enrolled in a graduate degree programme in translation, linguistics or literature

Skills:

Knowledge of translation software (e.g. SDL Trados) and use of translation memory is essential.
Solid writing, editing and terminology research skills. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task required.
Must be able to work in a multicultural environment and be aware of political sensitivities.

Language:

Native fluency in French or Spanish
Fluency in written and spoken English is required
Knowledge of another language an asset