This position is located in the Arabic Translation Service, Documentation Division, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) at Headquarters.The incumbent is under the general supervision of the Chief of the Arabic Translation Service.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the reviser will perform following duties:
– Translates, mostly without revision, and revise, often under tight schedules, texts of sensitive, complex or technical nature covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those requiring demonstrated experience and recognised proficiency;
– Conducts terminological research and prepares terminology materials to meet the needs of the Service.
– Counsels and assists translators and brief them on the procedures and practices of the Service, terminology and a broad range of subjects as required;
– Supervises and coordinates the work of small groups of translators;
– Performs other duties as required.
Department/ Office: Department for General Assembly and Conference Management
Duty Station: NEW YORK
Application deadline: 18 August 2014
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