Translator

Position Title: Translator (French)

Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Duty Station :   Geneva, Switzerland

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date :     17 September 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1.         Internal candidates

2.         Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

This position is located in the French Translation Unit within the Translation Service (TRS), which is part of the Governing Bodies Secretariat. TRS is in charge of translating IOM’s official documents into Spanish and French, either internally or externally, and provides outsourcing services for other non-official languages.

 

Under the direct supervision of the Head, French Translation Unit, the Translator (French) is accountable and responsible for providing translation services covering a broad range of documents and subjects dealt with by the Organization.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.   Produce accurate and complete versions in the target language using the most adequate terminology and commonly accepted or established equivalents of professional, scientific or technical concepts and terms.

2.   Maintain a certain speed and volume output, due account being taken of the complexity of text assigned to him/her.

3.   Meet deadlines established for the production of documents.

4.   Self-revise certain translations.

5.   Edit texts in French to ensure style and presentations are in conformity with IOM standards.

6.   Carry out linguistic and terminology research and, as appropriate, preparing glossaries, technical vocabularies and related reference tools.

7.   Attend meetings, as part of the team and in representation of FTU, as requested.

8.   Perform such other related duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

•  Master’s degree in Translation or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the United Nations common system or in a comparable international organization; or,

•  University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the United Nations common system or in a comparable international organization.

Experience

•  Experience of terminological and reference research techniques;

•  Demonstrated experience in the use of standard computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Skills

•  Demonstrated solid drafting, writing, and analytical skills in French;

•  Demonstrated ability to maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency, and faithfulness to the spirit, style, and nuances of the original text;

•  Good knowledge and understanding of a technical or administrative field and of migration related terminology;

•  Ability to keep abreast of the evolving linguistic specificities of the French language and apply them accordingly.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

For all applicants, perfect command of French (mother tongue), excellent knowledge of English, and perfect understanding of Spanish (passive) is required. Working knowledge of other UN languages is considered an asset.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

•  The successful candidate's expected start date will be in the middle of February 2024.

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

•  Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

•  Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

•  Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

•  Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.

•  Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

•  Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

•  Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

•  Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

•  Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.

•  Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date.   No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 17 September 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 04.09.2023 to 17.09.2023

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

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