United Nations Secretariat Senior Interpreter Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. United Nations Secretariat Kenya looking for “Senior Interpreter”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 25 March 2023.
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United Nations Secretariat Senior Interpreter Jobs 2023
The United Nations Secretariat has published a job vacancy announcement on 25 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Interpreter to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations Secretariat |
| Position | Senior Interpreter |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University degree |
| Experience Required | A minimum of ten (10) years |
| Application Deadline | 25 March 2023 |
United Nations Secretariat Job Vacancy 2023
Responsibilities:
- Services up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight), usually of no more than three hours duration, of various United Nations bodies.
- Provides interpretation, as required, into Chinese of speeches or statements given in English and/or French and interpretation into English and/or French of speeches given in Chinese.
- Provides interpretation services to sensitive meetings.
- Functions as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting.
- Assists the Chief of Section in assessing the performance of staff and freelance interpreters.
- Assists the Chief of Section, as appropriate, in the screening, training and examining of prospective interpreters.
- Assists the Chief of Section in instructing and advising interpreter trainees.
- Serves as Chief Interpreter on missions and as Officer in Charge, if required.
Qualification:
- A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status is required. Candidates for this position must have passed the Chinese United Nations Language Competitive Examination for Interpreters.
- Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.
Experience:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations, of which at least five (5) years working within the United Nations system or similar international organization is required.
- Relevant Language experience within an international organization is desirable.
- Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages:
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position, Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) normally expected to be the incumbent’s main language is required. Candidates for this post must also possess an excellent knowledge of English or French.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply United Nations Secretariat Senior Interpreter Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 25 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.un.org |
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