UN WOMEN Jobs - 65691- Consultant – Interpretation Services from English

Consultant – Interpretation Services from English to Mewari/Bagri and Mewari/Bagri to English for UNTF Monitoring Mission to Dungarpur, Rajasthan (Open to Indian Nationals Only

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Udaipur, Rajasthan, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

26-Apr-2016

Application Deadline :

20-Apr-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Day

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One Day

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

UN Women is the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.

All human development and human rights issues have gender dimensions. UN Women focuses on priority areas that are fundamental to women’s equality, and that can unlock progress across the board. Five focus areas include ending violence against women, economic empowerment, leadership and participation, peace and security and national planning and budgeting.

UN Women’s Multi Country Office, based in New Delhi, India, covers four countries of the region, i.e., Bhutan, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.

UN Women works on several fronts towards ending violence against women and girls. This includes tackling its main root: gender inequality. Efforts are multiplied through advocacy campaigns and partnerships with governments, civil society and the UN system. Initiatives range from working to establish legal frameworks and specific national actions, to supporting prevention at the grassroots level, including in conflict and post-conflict situations. UN Women has also supported data collection on violence against women, facilitating new learning on the issue.

The UN Trust Fund for EVAW is a leading global grant-making mechanism (managed by UN Women) exclusively dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms. It supports effective initiatives that demonstrate that violence against women and girls can be systematically addressed, reduced and, with persistence, eliminated. The monitoring mission to UNTF Grantee, would entail meetings with local project staff and beneficiaries on ground to obtain practical information on their work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Programme Specialist – EVAW, UN WOMEN, the Consultant (Interpreter) will undertake the following key tasks and other responsibilities as may be assigned :

Provide simultaneous interpretation services from English to Mewari/Bagri and Mewari/Bagri to English.
Perform prior terminology research to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of all interpretation.
The interpreter is expected to travel with the UNTF team (on road) from Udaipur to Dungapur and meet with local project staff and beneficiaries of the UNTF project on ground.

Deliverable :

Accurate interpretation services from English to Mewari/Bagri and Mewari/Bagri to English.

Competencies

Core Values / Guiding Principles:

Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness:

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Work in teams:

Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication.

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behaviour towards others.

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Functional Competencies:

Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Ability to advocate and provide policy advice;
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;
Focuses on impact and result for the partners and responds positively to feedback.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Minimum Bachelors Degree from a recognized University.

Experience:

2 years work experience in related areas of work;
Candidate should be proficient in English and Mewari/Bagri language (written, listening and speaking);
Prior experience working with women related issues will be an added advantage;
Knowledge of developmental context in Dungarpur will be an added advantage;
Applicants must be gender-sensitive and be able to interpret sensitive issues in appropriate language;
Applicants should be willing to travel by road from Udaipur to Dungapur and meet with local project staff and beneficiaries of the UNTF project on ground.

Language:

Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent knowledge of the language of the duty station.

Application:

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment;
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment, please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.
Applications received after the close date will not be accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.