Translator , World Health Organization

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: HQ/13/LNG/FT300 

Date: 18 July 2013

Title: Translator 

Application Deadline: 8 August 2013

Grade: P4 Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment 

Duration of contract: 1 year 

Organization unit: HQ/LNG Language Services (HQ/LNG) /HQ/TRA Translation Service (HQ/TRA)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

To ensure continuing availability of valid scientific, technical, managerial and other information relating to health to Member States in the official languages of WHO.

Description of duties:

1. To translate into French from English a wide variety of scientific, medical and other technical texts dealing with public health. Such translations may be considered final and not subject to further review;
2. To revise for accuracy and conformity with established WHO terminology and style texts translated by less experienced, temporary or outside translators, and to edit French translations, as required;
3. To contribute to the establishment of accurate terminology in French and to promote the TRA terminology data base;
4. To perform other related duties, as required. In order to undertake the above activities the incumbent is called upon to: a) apply linguistic and analytical skills to produce accurate, concise and elegant translations; b) undertake reference and terminology research work as required; c) consult with originator or competent units to clarify ambiguous points and solve problems relating to terminology or meaning;d) draw attention to any errors or inconsistencies in texts to ensure that they are corrected in the original and in other language versions as appropriate; e) give advice and guidance to less experienced translators and to trainees as required; f) give expert advice on French usage on request.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

University degrees both in translation/languages and in a scientific area, preferably biology, relevant to the work of WHO.

Skills:

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of translation. Wide scientific and general culture. Ability to work in a team, tact and discretion. Familiarity with health related subjects. Ability to use computer equipment. Knowledge of other scientific areas (for example: vaccines, microbiology, biosafety).

WHO competencies:

1. Producing results

2. Communicating in a credible and effective way

3. Fostering integration and teamwork

Experience: Essential

At least seven years of experience in translation in French, of which at least three are self-revised.

Desirable

Experience at the international level. Experience in terminology or in applications of computer science to translation.

Languages:

Expert knowledge of English and French are required.

Additional Information:

The following priority order will be observed in the screening of candidates: 1. WHO staff members (Continuing, Fixed-term and Temporary appointments), 2. External candidates.

Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice. A written test may form part of the screening process.

This Vacancy Notice is published in English only.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)	Post Adjustment: 103.3 % of the above figure(s).
USD 67,483 at single rate	This percentage is to be considered as indicative
USD 72,467 with primary dependants	since variations may occur each month either
	upwards or downwards due to currency exchange
	rate fluctuations or inflation.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at:  www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

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