Associate Translator (French)

Position Title: Associate Translator (French)

Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 05 January 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

This position is located in the French Translation Unit within the Translation Service (TRS), which is part of the Governing Bodies Secretariat. TRS is in charge of translating IOM’s official documents into Spanish and French, either internally or externally, and provides outsourcing services for other non-official languages.

Under the direct supervision of the Translator (French), the Associate Translator (French) will be accountable and responsible for supporting translation services/support covering a broad range of documents and subjects dealt with by the Organization.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Subject to revision and within a specific timeframe, translate mainly from English, but also from Spanish into French various documents, including reports, conference documents, official correspondence, publications and other material pertaining to migration and other related subjects.
2. Conduct terminology and other related research on the subject matters.
3. Systematically check terminology, references and in-house linguistic guidelines.
4. Keep abreast of new translation technologies and support the management of the French Translation Unit’s CAT tools, as required.
5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Translation or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of experience in translation, preferably in the United Nations common system or in a comparable international organization; or,
• University degree the above fields with four years of experience in translation, preferably in the United Nations common system or in a comparable international organization.

Experience

Experience in the use of standard CAT tools, word processing software, and ability to use computer based terminological and information tools.

Skills

• Excellent linguistic and translation skills;
• Excellent drafting ability in French;
• Demonstrated ability to quickly integrate and use migration and other specialized terminology, including terminology used in other UN agencies;
• Ability to keep abreast of the evolving linguistic specificities of the French language;
• Knowledge of terminological and reference research techniques; and,
• Understanding of the subject matter dealt with by the Organization.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, perfect command of French (mother tongue) and excellent knowledge of English and Spanish is required. Working knowledge of of other languages will be considered an asset.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.