UNDP Jobs - 67492- Translation Internship (French)

Translation Internship (French)

Location :

New York City, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Type of Contract :

Internship

Starting Date :

22-Aug-2018

Application Deadline :

31-Jul-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Intern

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 Months

Languages Required :

English French

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

The Office of Communications of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York is interested in enrolling a translation intern to assist its Communications Group Translation Consultant within the Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA). This is the 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

The interested candidate will assist the Translation Consultant during all stages of the of the translation coordination process to:

Handle translation requests from start to handover to clients;
Edit and ensure quality of translations;
Translate stories, photo essays and video scripts;
Liaise with translators to ensure timely delivery of translations;
Build and maintain translation memories and glossaries;
Contribute ideas to translation and terminology management process.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

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;
Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Enrollment in a university degree programme in translation, linguistics or literature;

Candidate must either be:

Enrolled in graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent or higher).
Enrolled in the final academic year of a university degree programme ( minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
A university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation.

Experience:

Any relevant work experience in interpretation, localization, translation and publishing would be an advantage.

Language:

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

Candidates who are shortlisted for an interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:

Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme.
Copy of school transcript or
Copy of the University degree
Letter of endorsement froma senior faculty member who has directly supervised the student in the recent past and who is fully acquainted with the student’s performance.

Note:

UNDP internship programme does not provide a salary or remuneration for the internship;
UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months;
All the expenses connected with the internship will be borne by the intern, sponsoring Government or institution;
UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship;
Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out;
The intern is responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed;
Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship or for six months immediately following the expiration date of internship;
The intern must provide proof of enrollment in health insurance plan;
Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of their internship assignments are eligible.
Interested candidates should apply by 31 July 2016. Your application should include a cover letter and resume. Please upload both as one document as the system does not accept more than one document.

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