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application Type : External Vacancy
Job ID/Title : 510 – Administrative Associate – Legal Translato
Category : Other
Brand : UNDP
Post Level : SB3/3
Application Deadline : 28-Nov-11
Duty Station : Ramallah
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Number :(for 100 Series Contracts) SB3/3
Languages Required :Arabic, English,
Starting Date :(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)     
Duration of Initial Contract :     6 months with possible extension
Expected Duration of Assignment :     24 months

Description of Responsibilities:
Summary of key functions:

    *  Translate from English to Arabic and vice versa to support UNDP’s work in the Ministry of Justice and the programme in general.
    *  Provide oral translation for Technical Specialist in the Ministry of Justice.
    *  Translate legal documents including policy papers and laws.
    *  Ensure quality of all translated documents used by the programme team.
    *  Provide administration assistance to the programme

1. Provide professional interpreting services as required, Arabic to English and English to Arabic, to the programme team and in particular to the Technical Specialist in the Ministry of Justice. Professional and timely legal translation services provided.

2. Provide professional simultaneous interpreting services to facilitate workshops, training events and consultation meetings, Arabic to English/English to Arabic and ensure effective communication with partners. Accurate oral translation provided for all meetings and events.

3. Provide professional translation of technical legal documents, reports, workshop and training material and letters from Arabic to English/English to Arabic as requested. Accurate written translation provided for legal documents produced and received by the programme team.
 
4. Ensure that the quality of all translation services used by the team are in accordance with best practice. Guarantee all translated documents used by the programme are accurate.

5. Provide administrative support in organization of training events and activities, workshops and other project events, and undertake any other Translation/Interpretation and administrative duties which may be requested.
 
Impact of Results:
The Administrative Associate- Legal Translator/Interpreter shall guarantee the professional, accurate and timely translation of all legal documents used in the work of the programme team and provide professional oral translation for all relevant meetings, trainings and conferences. She/he will ensure that the team is fully supported on all translation issues.

Competencies :
Corporate Competencies
• Demonstrate integrity by modelling the UN values and ethical standards
• Promote the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treat all people fairly without favoritism
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Functional Competencies
Knowledge Management and Learning
• Promote a knowledge-sharing and learning culture in the UNDP office
• Sound knowledge on rule of law issues and legal terminology in Arabic and English
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to provide accurate, efficient and timely oral and written translation to and from Arabic and English on complex rule of law, human rights and security related issues
• Ability to provide both simultaneous and oral legal translation in regular daily meetings and high level meetings and public workshops
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office software and experience with web-based management systems

Management and Leadership
• Focus on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Demonstrate team-building skills and shows conflict resolution skills
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Build strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
• Communicate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization
• Acts with tact and diplomacy
• Prove outgoing and comfortable in handling external relations at all levels.
• Build strong relationships with clients and external actors.
• Remain calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Demonstrate compelling communication skills and cross-cultural effectiveness.

Qualifications :
Education:
• Bachelors Degree in English or any other related field. In exceptional cases, extensive professional experience in rule of law/security sector translation will suffice instead of a Degree.
 
Experience:
• 7 years of relevant Translation/Interpretation experience is required
• Substantial translation experience in the areas of security, rule of law and human rights required
• Experience translating legislation required

Language Requirements:
• Proficiency in English and Arabic required
“UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from both internal and external men and women will be considered equally”
UNDP actively supports the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities adopted by the United Nations General Assembly

Important message to all applicants!
o    Please be aware that the UNDP/PAPP will review your application only if you have uploaded Personal History Form (P.11) to your application. Please download the form from the following link: http://jobs.undp.ps.
o    You will get the opportunity to upload the P-11 at when you apply for the position.
o    Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applications that are under consideration will be contacted.
o    For more detailed information about UNDP/PAPP please visit our website at www.undp.ps.
                              
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