Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered an appointment of one year limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This appointment and any subsequent extension(s) are subject to the terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Section, the incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties: produce self-revised translations from French into English, and if possible also from Arabic into English; cross-read translations produced by other translators; revise translations produced by other translators as operations require; maintain a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and fidelity to the spirit, style, register and nuance of the original; observe established STL terminology and usage and strive for consistency with reference texts and with the output of other translators; translate using the in-house computer-assisted translation and terminology software; conduct the requisite research, drawing on reference and terminology materials, background information, and consultation within the Tribunal, as appropriate; work to deadline and produce a set volume of output; identify new terminological material for the consideration of senior staff members; and perform other duties as required.
COMPETENCIES:
• Professionalism – Pride in work and achievements; professional competence and mastery of subject matter; conscientiousness and efficiency in meeting commitments, compliance with deadlines; motivation by professional rather than personal concerns; persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; calm in stressful situations. • Planning & Organizing – Ability to establish priorities, plan, coordinate and monitor work, and to adapt successfully to changing circumstances. • Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills, willingness to share knowledge and encourage cooperation, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. • Technological Awareness – Good computer skills, familiarity with standard computer applications (Windows XP, Word, Access, Lotus Notes, Excel, etc.) and ability to harness internet resources. Knowledge of computer-assisted translation and terminology systems is highly desirable. • Commitment to continuous learning – Active interest in new developments in the translation and terminology fields and commitment to developing own skills.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: University degree in languages, translation, law or other relevant subject. Documented equivalent combination of relevant experience and formal education/training may be considered appropriately. • Experience: At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in translation (5 if the candidate holds an advance university degree in one of the abovementioned fields), preferably in the context of the United Nations or an international organization. • Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For the post, a perfect command of English and an excellent knowledge of French is required. A good command of the third official language is highly desirable. Applicants may be invited to sit a translation test. Other: Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure; familiarity with research techniques for translators; specialisation in legal translation and familiarity with computer-assisted translation and terminology software are desirable.
HOW TO APPLY
- ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website:http://www.stl-tsl.org
- ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org
It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.
Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.
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