JOBS: Interpreter, Russian at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Responsibilities

Under the broad supervision of the Senior Interpreter, the Interpreter will be responsible for the following duties:

• Services up to seven meetings per week (exceptionally eight), usually of no more than three hours duration.
• Provides the interpretation, as required, into Russian of speeches or statements given in English and/or French and interpretation into English and/or French of speeches given in Russian
• Routinely covers sensitive meetings.
• Routinely functions as team leader of all interpreters assigned to a given meeting.
• May be called upon to serve as Chief Interpreter on missions.
• May assist in the screening, training, and examining of prospective Russian interpreters.
• May provide guidance and coaching to junior interpreters.
• May function as Programming Officer.
• May perform other related duties, as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to demonstrate a high level of concentration; split-second accuracy. Ability to work under continuous stress and deliver clear interpretation on an exceedingly broad range of subjects. 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.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows a willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

• A first-level degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status is required. A Master’s degree is desirable. Candidates for this position must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Russian interpreters.

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations is required.
• Experience providing an accurate interpretation of a broad range of UN subjects is desirable.

Languages

• English and French are the working languages in the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, a perfect command of Russian, normally expected to be the candidate's main language, is required.
• Candidates for this position must also possess an excellent command of English and French and/or Spanish.