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Issued by: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNSMUG00581
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Translators, Interpreters, Conference Services
Grade: G5
Number of posts: 2
Duty station: Donetsk
Date of issue: 27 June 2017
Deadline for application: 18 July 2017 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine is looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced Ukrainian professionals for the position of Language Assistant with its field office in Donetsk. The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. NOTE: Initial duration of appointment/assignment for this post is until 31 March 2018, subject to a subsequent OSCE Permanent Council Decision to extend the mandate of the Mission. Confirmation of post grade is pending completion of classification review. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link http://www.osce.org/employment/. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm.

Tasks and Responsibilities

		The incumbent will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Patrol Hub Leader and provide a full range of translation/interpretation services to the assigned Patrol Hub and Monitoring Team both in office and during patrol. The incumbent in agreement with the supervisor will also provide a full range of translation/interpretation for other OSCE colleagues visiting the Monitoring Team (MT) area of responsibility (AoR). Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Patrol Hub Leader, the Language Assistant performs the following specific functions: Consecutive Interpretation from Ukrainian/Russian into English language and vice versa at the high level meetings, OSCE press conferences, media interviews and other patrolling tasks; Translation of written texts, such as legal documents, agreements, official correspondence, which require a high level of language skills; Prepares meeting notes and reports if required; Assists in preparing reports, forms and other documentation, as required by the supervisor; Keeps minutes of the discussions and report summaries from meetings and conferences; Manages the internal archive of documents and written translations; ensures safe handling of restricted material provided for translation; Maintains and updates contact lists of external interlocutors; Arranges meetings with local interlocutors and international actors in the MT AoR and follows-up on agreed actions, as directed by the supervisor; Co-ordinates overall work distribution among LAs in the MT, as requested; Other duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

		Citizenship of Ukraine; Completed secondary education supplemented by specific studies in languages with specialization in translation and interpretation techniques; Minimum 4 years of experience in written translation and oral interpretation with national or International Organizations; Professional fluency in English, Russian and Ukrainian languages, excellent written and oral communication skills in the mentioned languages; Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications; Customer service oriented; ability to work in a confidential environment and maintain a high level of discretion; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; Cultural sensitivity and judgment.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 988.00 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and social security / Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

How To Apply

		All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.