Job Title Interpreter / Translator
Organization: United Nations Volunteers (UNV)
Host entity: WHO Slovakia
Assignment country: Slovakia
Expected start date: 06/08/2023
Sustainable Development Goal: 3. Good health and well-being
Volunteer category: National UN Youth Volunteer
DoA reserved for persons with disabilities: No
Accessibility measures in place: -
Type: Onsite
Duration: 3 months (with possibility of extension)
Number of assignments: 1
Duty stations: Bratislava
Reasonable accommodation: No
Additional accessibility info: -
Details
Mission and objectives
The WHO Country Office in Slovakia was established in 1994
in Bratislava to support WHO’s work in the country and provide leadership in
advocacy, partnership and representation, policy development and technical
cooperation. The Office is the focal point for WHO activities in Slovakia and
consists of two staff members. In 2013, Slovakia successfully reduced the
tuberculosis rate to 6.4 cases per 100 000 population and is entering the
elimination phase.
Context
The WHO Country Office in Slovakia was established in 1994
in Bratislava to support WHO’s work in the country and provide leadership in
advocacy, partnership and representation, policy development and technical
cooperation. Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects
nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve
the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of
health.
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of
WHO Representative to the Slovak Republic, Dr Tatul Hakobyan, or his/her
designated mandated representative(s), the UNV interpreter and translator for
Slovak and English languages will: •Interpretation tasks: converting essential
content between Slovak and English during work meetings in the field of health.
•Written translation: performing translation of texts and documents from Slovak
into English and vice versa. •Proofreading: reviewing of texts in these
languages will also be required. •Transcription: documenting and transcribing
working meetings, preparing meeting summaries and minutes. • Any other related
tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Furthermore, UN
Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate
within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with
communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate
a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:
•Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by
reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV
activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); •Be
acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in
the host country; •Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN
Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. •Contribute articles/write-ups on
field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters,
press releases, etc.; •Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN
Volunteers; •Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering
or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online
Volunteering service whenever technically possible.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 - 26
Nationality
Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the
country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
1 years of experience in the translation and interpretation
field. Translation skills: Strong translation skills are necessary to
accurately convey the meaning and intent of the source text in the target
language; •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, e.g. education in the field of
translation and interpreting; •Interpretation Skills: As an interpreter, it is
needed to possess excellent listening, comprehension, and oral communication
skills; •Communication and interpersonal skills •Confidentiality and
Professionalism: Translator and interpreter will often handle sensitive and
confidential information. It is important to maintain strict confidentiality
and respect privacy; •Flexibility and adaptability to the work in team: The
Volunteer will be requested to work with several technical officers and address
needs for translation across different projects •Ability to work effectively in
a multicultural team of international and national personnel; •Research skills:
Translators and interpreters often encounter specialized topics or terminology;
•Continuous learning: Languages and their usage evolve over time. A willingness
to continuously learn and stay updated with language trends; •Excellent oral
and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;
•Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; •Overall
computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications
(Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet.
Area(s) of expertise
Communication, Translation and interpretation
Driving license
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Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Slovak, Level: Fluent,
Required Ukrainian, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Translation
Competencies and values
•Professionalism: willingness to acquire an understanding of
operations relevant to WHO CO in Slovakia; technical capabilities or knowledge
relevant or transferrable to WHO CO in Slovakia and WHO at all procedures and
rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with
clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with
a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate,
high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership;
resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to
work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information
objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;
•Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and World
Health Organization in daily activities and behaviours while acting without
consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in
decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest
even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or
unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; •Teamwork and respect
for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries;
excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective
partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for
diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion,
nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by
ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all
aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance
or training to colleagues; •Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good
spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and
concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and
positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to
communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military
personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very
diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide
range of different target groups; •Flexibility: adaptability and ability to
live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving
physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere
environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of
operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations
as necessary; •Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary
engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and
self-reliance; and commitment towards WHO mission and vision, as well as to the
UN Core Values.
Other information
Living conditions and remarks
Slovakia is a calm and comfortable region, where people feel
completely safe. The culture of society's behaviour is at a high level. Cleanliness
and order on the city streets, good roads, and modern infrastructure, a real
European standard of living. As this is a National UN Volunteer assignment, the
UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other
living essentials. Because of onsite work UN Volunteer is payed a living
allowance, entry lump sum and exit allowance. The Volunteer has access to the
learning platform and insurance coverage as well. 1. Pre-assignment: Entry lump
sum USD 400 (one-time payment) 2. During assignment: Volunteer living allowance
997 EUR/per month Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development
resources Annual leave: 2.5 days per month Insurance: Comprehensive coverage
for health, life and malicious acts 3. End of assignment: Exit allowance (paid
on successful completion of the assignment) is 89.19 EUR (for each month
served, paid on completion of contract) [Provide brief description of relevant
living conditions in duty station – e.g. security situation, access and air
travel, climate, alcohol use, cost of living, accommodation options,
availability of food/water/electricity, medical facilities, banking facilities,
communications infrastructure, etc.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme
that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to
achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part
of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to
combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights
and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender
identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability,
pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be
subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2
(Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy
