UNDP Jobs - 54150- Simultaneous/Consecutive Interpreters of English-S

Simultaneous/Consecutive Interpreters of English-Somali and Somali-English - (Open to Somalia Nationals Only)

Location :

Various, SOMALIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

20-Mar-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 years

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

The UNDP Somalia periodically needs the services of high quality simultaneous/consecutive interpretation involving two languages: English and Somali, during various events such as conferences, workshops, roundtables, with participation of national counterparts, international organizations, civil societies and invited international representatives across all areas in Somalia. Themes of interpretation usually will be, but not limited to following areas: democratic governance, constitution, poverty reduction, environment and energy, crisis prevention and recovery, gender, HIV/AIDS, capacity development, Rule of Law (police, justice and corrections) and Human Rights. UNDP Somalia aims to build a roster of simultaneous interpreters from which it can draw to fulfill a variety of short-term assignments during 3 years period.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objective

Provide simultaneous and or consecutive interpretation services during various meetings, conferences, workshops, roundtables and other UNDP Somalia activities in following direction: from English to Somali and from Somali to English.

Nature of Assignment

Selected simultaneous/consecutive interpreters shall report to the UNDP Somalia task manager. Depending on the nature of the task, the scope of work could include the following:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide simultaneous/consecutive interpretation services during:

Steering Committee meetings;
Technical Working Group meetings;
Conferences;
Official missions;
Workshops; including workshops with civil society groups
Meetings between the international advisors and national consultants, as well as national counterparts.
Any other relevant interpretation duties assigned.

Note:

We will have these events across Somalia and interpretation services will be required but majorly in Mogadishu, Hargeisa and Garowe.

Competencies

Core:

Good communication skills;
Analytical skills: Ability to use all sources of reference; attention to detail;
Teamwork: Demonstrated willingness to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.

Corporate:

Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treat all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Excellent interpreting skills and provision of simultaneous and consecutive services in English/Somali and Somali/English
Excellent knowledge of (professional fluency in) Somali and English languages;
Ensure effective and efficient provision of services;
Demonstrate a client-oriented approach, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made
Effective execution: ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Successful candidates must have a university degree in foreign languages, public policy, economics or another related field.

Experience:

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in interpretation with international organizations is required;
Substantive understanding of and/or background in one or more of the following areas of specialization: poverty reduction, democratic governance, constitution, environment and energy, capacity development, HIV and AIDS, gender equality and women’s empowerment; Rule of Law (police, justice and corrections) and Human Rights.
Knowledge of UN and UNDP terms, language and style is an advantage.

Language requirement:

Fluent in English and Somali.

Application procedure:

Please ensure you review the full job description in the following link to ensure you comply with all the requirements for this assignment. Click here for the link: IC PROC NOTICE_SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETERS - FINAL.doc.