ASSOCIATE INTERPRETER, TAMIL (Temporary Job Opening), P2

Overview

Provides accurate translation and interpretation services from and to Tamil, supporting project activities including interviews and meetings. Assists in the production of written and oral translations and participates in field missions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides accurate translation/ interpretation from/to Tamil as required, including in interviews and meetings conducted as part of the project.
• May check verbatim records of meetings services to ensure that there is no significant difference between the interpreted and original language versions of speeches and statements that have been recorded.
• Assists in the production of accurate and verbatim translation of written and oral statements, media articles and other documents from English to Tamil and vice versa as required.
• Supports as necessary the outreach programme of the project.
• Participates in field missions.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Experience

A minimum of 2 years of work experience in translation and/or interpretation, including as part of academic research work, is required. Out of the 2 years, one year of work experience in the above areas within the United Nations Common Systems is desirable. Experience in providing translation or interpretation to field investigations or on human rights-related subjects is desirable. Experience working on human rights issues related to the Asia Pacific region is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree in translation, interpretation, languages, or a related field. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A Certificate for United Nations Competitive Examination for Interpretation is desirable.

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