Job Title
LANGUAGE ASSISTANT (KINYARWANDA), FS4
Department/ Office
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
Duty Station
ARUSHA
Posting Period
27 June 2013-27 July 2013
Job Opening number
13-CON-ICTR-28755-R-ARUSHA (X)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Organizational Setting and Reporting
The post is located in the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Information and Evidence Support Section (IESS). The incumbent will work under the general supervision of the Chief of IESS. This post is part of the ICTR Archiving Project.
Responsibilities
The incumbent of the post will be responsible for the following duties:
In coordination with the Chief, IESS and the Archiving assistants, conduct search and select relevant Kinyarwanda material in the Zyfind database and provide initial analysis, summary and translation, when needed, for inclusion into the ZyLab database;
Carefully revise the detailed metadata ensuring that information pertaining to events and persons are accurately entered into the database and undertake corrective action where necessary;
Analyze error patterns to determine whether adjustments to inputting techniques are required;
Recommend to the Chief, IESS procedures for the updating of the OTP evidence databases;
Assist the OTP in special projects regarding obligations under the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, in particular regarding disclosure obligations; thoroughly search the database and carefully review material in Kinyarwanda in order to advise what material may be relevant;
Perform any other linguistic duties as directed by the Chief, IESS.
Competencies
Professionalism
Experience in conducting research and analysis of information; ability to use OTP databases such as ZyFind, Trim, CaseMap and Gelod; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information; ability to provide accurate translation of documents from Kinyarwanda into English or French; excellent computer skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Planning & Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Technological Awareness:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
High school diploma. University degree or additional training in language, literature, law, history, political science or related field would be an asset.
Work Experience
A minimum of six years of experience in an international legal environment, in the field of translation of Kinyarwanda documents into English or French. Experience searching databases such as Trim, ZyFind, CaseMap and Gelod is highly desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the UNICTR. For the post advertised, fluency in Kinyarwanda, and in either English or French is required.
Assessment Method
Evaluation of qualified applicants may include a written assessment which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate of the ICTR and/or the availability of funds.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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