Expert-Translator with English Translation Service (STAN)

Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/14/P2/FT-C/34 Title: Expert-Translator with English Translation Service (STAN) Grade: P2 Type of contract Fixed-Term (Core) Appointment Duration:  three years	Publication Date: 15 January 2014 Application Deadline: 2 March 2014 (27 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications   Organizational Unit: Logistics Directorate (DL) English Translation Service Duty Station:  Bern Switzerland Scheduled date for taking up appointment:  as soon as possible
Organizational Context: The Universal Postal Union (UPU), with its headquarters in the Swiss capital Berne, is the primary forum for cooperation between postal sector players. It helps to ensure a truly universal network of up-to-date products and services.
Main duties: 1. Translate texts from French to English, seeking the advice of the Head of STAN where necessary and carrying out the necessary research to minimize the need for revision by another member of the STAN team. 2. Edit English texts, seeking the advice of the Head of STAN where necessary and carrying out the necessary research to minimize the need for revision by another member of the STAN team. Provide formal or informal drafting advice to the authors of texts. 3. Contribute to the development of specialized terminology for the UPU. 4. Participate in occasional testing of new products available on the market.
QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED
Education: Translation degree/diploma from an internationally recognized institution and/or bachelor's degree in the same field.
Experience: For bachelor's degree or equivalent, at least two years' professional experience in the translation field. OR Without bachelor's degree or equivalent, minimum of eight years' translation experience in an international organization.
Technical knowledge:  - Ideally, command of computer-assisted translation software such as Trados or equivalent. - Good knowledge and practical experience of terminology research on the Internet or elsewhere. - Good knowledge of office software tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). - Knowledge of databases.
Skills and abilities / competencies: - Ability to work independently. - Thoroughness. - Resistance to stress. - Customer focus. - Intellectual curiosity.
Language skills: Excellent knowledge of English and French.
Additional Information: Candidates must ensure that they provide relevant contact details so that they can be contacted at any time, to prevent them from being excluded from the selection process.
Annual salary: (Net of tax) 46730 USD 49821 USD with primary dependants	Post adjustment: 108.3 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.
Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement. All applicants employed by postal entities and applying for a vacant position in the Professional (P) or Senior (D) category must be recommended and submitted through the competent postal authority. Applications not satisfying this criterion may not be considered. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged. The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance.
For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at:http://www.upu.int/en/resources/vacancies