About Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rightsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to assistant field translator, noa within Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Ukraine, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Assistant Field Translator, NOA
• Grade:NO-A
• Location:Kyiv, Ukraine
• Department:Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Salary Range:$63,000 – $108,000 USD annually

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in translation, interpretation, languages or a related field. A first-level university degree (Bachelors degree or equivalent) in above-mentioned field in combination with two (2) additional years of relevant qualified work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For th is job opening, English is required. Ukrainian and Russian are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level IV UN Level IV UN Level IV UN Level IV Ukrainian UN Level IV UN Level IV UN Level IV UN Level IV Russian UN Level IV UN Level IV UN Level IV UN Level IV
• For candidates who hold a first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent), a minimum of two (2) years of experience in translation and/or interpretation is required. No experience is required for candidates who hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in translation, interpretation, languages or a related field. Experience within the United Nations common system, similar international organization or international NGO is desirable. Experience in the humanitarian area is desirable. Experience in providing interpretation for national and/or international events is desirable.

Skills

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to demonstrate good writing skills; high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text with a good grasp of the subject matter. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, i.e., political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical. Ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand. Ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output and deliver clear interpretation on a broad range of subjects. Ability to show a high level of versatility, judgement and discretion. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply