Language Assistant (VNSMUG01002)

Background

The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine is looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the position of Language Assistant with its Office in Kyiv Monitoring Team. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization.

Initial duration of appointment is for 12 months, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission.

All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link http://www.osce.org/employment/.

Deadline for application: 11 February 2020

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Team Leader and provide a full range of translation/interpretation services to the Monitoring Team both in office and during patrol. The incumbent in agreement with the supervisor will also provide a full range of translation/interpretation for other OSCE colleagues visiting the Monitoring Team (MT) Area of Responsibility (AoR). Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Team Leader, the Language Assistant performs the following functions:

• Consecutive interpretation from Ukrainian/Russian into English language and vice versa during the meetings with local interlocutors (local representatives, local NGOs, local population, media) and other patrolling tasks;
• Advises the Kyiv Monitoring Team on developments in relevant areas which may include issues related to human rights and the rule of law;
• Responsible for the translation of texts and documents of various kinds from Ukrainian/Russian into English language and vice versa (which may include legal texts, documents on police matters or human rights, administrative decisions and outgoing official and informal communications) as assigned;
• Keeping minutes of the discussions and reporting summaries from meetings and conferences;
• Maintaining and updating contact lists of external interlocutors;
• As directed, arranging meetings with local interlocutors;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

• Ukrainian citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Ukraine;
• Completed secondary education supplemented by specific studies in languages with specialization in translation and interpretation techniques;
• Minimum 4 years of experience in written translation and oral interpretation with national or International Organizations;
• Professional experience and/or education in human rights and/or law would be desirable;
• Professional fluency in English, Russian and Ukrainian languages, excellent written and oral communication skills in the mentioned languages;
• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications;
• Customer service oriented; ability to work in a confidential environment and maintain a high level of discretion;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
• Cultural sensitivity and judgment;
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and with limited time frames

Remuneration Package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 988.00 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

How To Apply

For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at http://www.osce.org/employment/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link.

Deadline for application: 11 February 2020

Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered.

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.