Head, Languages (Copenhagen) Grade: P5

Vacancy Notice No: EURO/12/FT307 Title: Head, Languages (Copenhagen) Grade: P5 Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment Duration of contract: One year (with possibility of renewal and first year being a probationary period)	Date: 27 July 2012 Application Deadline: 31 August 2012 (26 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Copenhagen, Denmark Organization unit: EU/KMD Knowledge Management and Dissemination (EU/KMD) / EU/LLP Library, Languages and Publications (EU/LLP) Division of Information, Evidence, Research and Innovation
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The Division of Information, Evidence, Research & Innovation (DIR) manages information and intelligence generated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe (WHO/EURO). Its main task is to provide Member States and WHO with reliable health intelligence derived from health information, knowledge and evidence on topics that are of interest to both. It coordinates the management of information on health and health systems within WHO/EURO (with all relevant units and country offices) and collaborates closely with national and international partners. DIR facilitates this function through databases, publications, professional networks, research and evidence services and knowledge and evidence platforms. This includes the production, translation and dissemination of information by various means. Within DIR, the main tasks of the Library, Languages and Publications team (LLP) are to provide services to the Regional Office in the fields of translation, publication and library services. Purpose of the post Under the authority of the Director, DIR, and by delegation of authority from him/her as the case may be, the incumbent bears responsibility for the production of documentation for the Organization's regional governing bodies and for supervising and coordinating all the operations of the Languages (LNG) section. He or she also edits English original material for sessions of those governing bodies and major conferences, and translates a wide variety of texts from French, German and Russian into English.
Description of duties: - Advises Executive Management and technical units on language issues and discusses with them for documentation planning and management purposes, arbitrating between competing demands whenever required. - Plans and oversees the production of documentation for the Organization's regional governing bodies. Briefs and acts as first point of contact with the reports team at the Regional Committee, and compiles and edits its report. Acts as rapporteur to the Standing Committee of the Regional Committee. - Ensures the smooth running of the Languages (LNG) section. Acts as first-level supervisor of all staff in the English group and of the leaders of other language groups. Submits recommendations to the Director, DIR on appointments, salary increments, changes of contractual status and other personnel matters. Plans staff training. On the basis of workload projections, estimates the section's temporary assistance and outside translation requirements. Signs contracts for temporary assistance and outside translation/revision on behalf of the Organization. Monitors progress of work. Reviews and, if necessary, revises texts produced by temporary or freelance translators and editors. - Edits all English original material prepared in connection with sessions of the Organization's regional governing bodies and major conferences. - Translates into English from French, German and Russian a wide variety of texts dealing with health and related subjects, as well as administrative, financial and legal matters. As a self-revising translator, the incumbent must produce elegant, concise and accurate translations which will not be subject to further review. - Ensures greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the section's operations by contributing to the introduction and development of innovative procedures and computerized systems in the following fields: aids to translation, terminological and reference data, document planning and monitoring. - Performs other related tasks as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Essential: Advanced university degree in translation or languages. Desirable: Postgraduate diploma in translation studies. Training in terminology management.
Skills: Functional Skills and Knowledge: The Head of Languages should have: Planning and management skills; Negotiating and coordinating skills; Language translation and analytical skills; Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the Organization. COMPETENCIES Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/competencies/en/ 1. Fostering integration and teamwork: Works collaboratively with members of the group to achieve results, encouraging cooperation and taking action to resolve any conflicts that might arise. 2. Comminicating in a credible and effective way: Produces effective written communications through application of high-level translating and editing skills. 3. Producing results: Delivers complete, correct, accurate and high-quality texts within the deadlines set, taking responsibility for own work. 4. Moving forward in a changing environment: Is receptive to new ideas and working methods, notably related to technological developments in the area of computer-assisted translation. Other Skills (e.g. IT): Essential: Proficiency in use of common PC applications (e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, etc.). Desirable: Experience of computer-assisted translation programmes (e.g. Trados, Déjà Vu, etc.).
Experience: Essential: 10 years of experience in the field of translation, revision and editing at national level and 5 years' experience in the same fields at international level. Desirable: Translation experience in the health field.
Languages: Essential: English mother tongue and excellent knowledge of French, German and Russian. Desirable: Knowledge of other European languages an asset.
Additional Information: WHO has an online recruitment system. Therefore, ONLY applications submitted on-line at www.who.int/employment/en will be accepted. All on-line applications are automatically acknowledged. If you do not receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming receipt of your application, you should verify your on-line profile. In case of repeated difficulties, contact by e-mail hrsrecruitment@euro.who.int - indicating the vacancy title and number in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or presentation. Interviews will take place using a competency-based approach. Similar posts could be filled using this vacancy notice.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) 80734 USD at single rate 86904 USD with primary dependants
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