Translational communication jobs

• Organization: ICC - International Criminal Court
• Country: Netherlands
• City: The Hague
• Office: ICC The Hague

 

Closing date: Friday, 22 December 2023

23236 | Registry

Deadline for Applications:

22/12/2023 (midnight The Hague time)

Organizational Unit:

Language Services Section, Division of Judicial Services, Registry

Duty Station:

The Hague - NL

Type of Appointment:

Fixed-Term Appointment

Post Number:

T-3232|T-3233|T-3234|T-3235

Minimum Net Annual Salary :

€56,301.00

Contract Duration:

To be determined

A roster of suitable candidates may be established for this post as a result of this selection process for fixed-term appointments against both established posts and positions funded by general temporary assistance (GTA).

Organisational Context Within the Division of Judicial Services, the Language Services Section provides high quality language services to ensure efficient conduct of Court business; the Section provides language services to the Presidency, Chambers and Registry, i.e. translation, revision, editing of Court documents and terminology (assistance and guidance; language tools); consecutive and simultaneous interpretation required for meetings, trial hearings, press conferences, specialized seminars, diplomatic briefings and other events, held in-house or outside the seat of the Court; recruitment, training, and accreditation of field interpreters required to work for Registry officials in the field and/or at the seat of the Court; provision of relevant information ensuring that all service users are familiar with the procedures and types of all the language services provided and with the requirements of the professions in question. Duties and Responsibilities Under the broad supervision of the Chief of Section and under the direct supervision of the Head of Interpretation, while their work will be continually assessed by the Section's interpreter trainers, Paraprofessional Interpreters will follow an intensive training by qualified trainers:

•  interpret witness testimony and other subject matter including legal/forensic discourse, faithfully and proficiently, observing dedicated terminology and usage;
•  provide consecutive and chuchotage interpretation with support from senior colleagues;

•  participate actively in supervised training and utilise the training materials and opportunities provided for professional development; receive feedback and quality monitoring reports, and implement recommendations

•  prepare thoroughly for interpretation assignments; study witness statements, compile vocabulary lists; translate and proofread documents for interpretation assignments as part of the preparation;
•  carry out transcript corrections as per the established procedures and coordinate the correction work of colleagues if necessary;
•  actively contribute to the terminology and reference databases of the Section;
•  strive to become independently operational interpreters.

Essential Qualifications Education: Advanced university degree, preferably in Interpretation, translation, linguistics or law. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience is accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. As the language in question is a language of lesser diffusion without possibilities of higher education, secondary school diploma will be accepted with additional years of experience substituting the absence of university degree and following the passing of an aptitude test. For those candidates who pass the aptitude test they will follow a period of intensive training after which further testing will be carried out. A panel will then determine if the trainee should be accredited to work in the courtroom at hearings. Experience:

•  A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience in Sango with a first level university degree. (No experience is required if in possession of an advanced university degree). d6iaUHa CWdHvF
•  In lieu of the university degree, a minimum of six (6) years of professional experience after the completion of secondary education is required.
•  Previous interpretation or translation experience is considered an advantage.
•  Computer skills, relevant knowledge of politics and history, motivation for employment and commitment to training will also be assessed during the afore-mentioned test.

Knowledge of languages: Mother tongue proficiency in Sango and French in order to provide retour interpretation from Sango into French. A working knowledge of English could be considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Computer skills;
•  Basic knowledge of international legal instruments, procedure and law (especially ICC);
•  Knowledge of specialist subjects relevant for interpreting at the Court, namely legal, political, military, medical, forensic, human rights, administrative, financial and others;
•  Knowledge of culture, history and politics in relevant countries;
•  Communication skills, tact, diplomacy, discretion and ability to work in multicultural environment;
•  Analytical skills;
•  Interpreting skills;
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with colleagues of different national and cultural backgrounds with appreciation of diversity;

NB: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to be tested for interpretation ability and training potential (aptitude test), followed by an interview.

ICC Leadership Competencies Purpose

Collaboration People Results ICC Core Competencies Dedication to the mission and values Professionalism Teamwork Learning and developing Handling uncertain situations Interaction Realising objectives Learn more about ICC leadership and core competencies. General Information - In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC is committed to achieving geographical representation and gender equality within its staff as well as representation of the principal legal systems of the world (legal positions). Nationals from the list of non-represented and under-represented States are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition, applications from women are strongly encouraged for senior positions at the Professional (P) and Director (D) levels. Posts shall be filled preferably by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or of a State which has signed and is engaged in the ratification process or which is engaged in the accession process, but nationals from non-state parties may also be considered, as appropriate.

- The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a position to submit an electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested; - Applicants may check the status of vacancies on ICC E-Recruitment web-site; - The Court reserves the right not to make any appointment to the vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description."

#metaglossia_mundus: https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1700851205484

 

"Main Responsibilities

Managing computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools:

Determine the best way to handle complex translation projects using CAT tools; estimate translation costs and effort using complex analyses; help prepare complex documents for computer-assisted translation.Create, organise and update CAT resources (translation memories, terminology databases, profiles, project templates, filters, regular expressions, etc.). In this role, act as an advisor in collaboration with the Translation Engineering Manager.Regularly analyse and optimise procedures for using CAT tools.

Managing the machine translation (MT) tool:

Ensure that machine translation is integrated into translation and project management processes.In liaison with the provider of the machine translation engine, ensure the smooth running and continuous improvement of the MT system used by EXD/CSI/TRA.Gather feedback from the Translation teams and contribute to post-editing training for translators in the French section of EXD/CSI/TRA.

Managing bibliographical references and other documentary resources:

Process bibliographical references and other documentary resources in respect of deadlines and quality requirements.Gather appropriate documentary and terminological data from the relevant departments of the Executive Directorate.Optimise the processing of bibliographical references and other documentary resources by analysing the resources collected before transforming and feeding them into the MT and CAT tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

University degree in translation, preferably with a specialisation in translation technologies.

Professional Background

At least three years' experience in translation, including post-editing.Experience of terminology research and the processing of bibliographical and other documentary references.Solid experience of managing and/or using translation tools, including machine translation engines.Familiarity with managing complex translation projects.Professional experience in a multicultural environment would be an advantage.

Tools

Very good knowledge of Trados Studio, MultiTerm and machine translation. Good knowledge of GroupShare would be an asset.Excellent command of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).Good command of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Sharepoint, etc. or willingness to learn to master them quickly.Keen interest in digital technologies in general and willingness to pursue ongoing training in technological developments, including generative artificial intelligence.

Core Competencies

OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

Fluent French. Very strong knowledge of English and professional ability to translate from this language.

Closing Date

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 10 December 2023 (CEST).

Contract Duration

One-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

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Salary Information

Remuneration

Salary and conditions will depend on the experience of the selected candidate as well as on her/his status (temporary staff or official). For temporary staff, salary starts at EUR 3 200...."

#metaglossia_mundus:  https://unjobs.org/vacancies/1701102075152

 

"Admission en première année (Master) de l’Ecole Supérieure de Traducteurs et Interprètes (ASTI) de l’Université  de Buéa au titre de l’année académique 2022/2023//Admission into the first year (Master's degree) of the Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters of the University of Buea for the 2022/2023 academic year

 

Les candidats dont les noms suivent, classés par division, par combinaison linguistique, et par ordre de mérite sont, sous réserve de la présentation de l’original des diplômes requis, déclarés admis au concours d’entrée en première année de l’Ecole Supérieure de Traducteurs et Interprètes de l’Université de Buéa au titre de l’année académique 2022/2023.   Téléchargez le résultat

Subject to the presentation of the originals of the required certificates, the following candidates have been declared successful in the competitive entrance examination into the Advanced School of Translators and Interpreters of the University of Buea for the 2022/2023 academic year. The results are presented by division, language combination and order of merit. Download the result"

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