Interpretation Planning Officer
UNESCO
- Paris
- CDI
- Temps-plein
- Provide guidance and assistance on the recrutment of interpreters in compliance with relevant UNESCO Rules and Regulations/AIIC-UN CEB provisions;
- Support on all administrative matters related to planning and organizing interpretations services in six or more languages, in due time;
- Liaise with meeting organizers to ensure that requirements are realistic and resources available;
- Keep abreast of developments of new interpretation tools and service delivery mechanisms of interpretation in the UN common system and other public/private organizations;
- Conduct market reaserch when required;
- Undertake the implementation of pilot experience for use of automated interpretation and for collaboration with private agencies to provide interpretation services;
- Undertake additional tasks that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.
- Advanced University degree (Master's or equivalent) in the field of Language, Business administration or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of progressively relevant professional experience in planning and organisation of interpretation works, of which preferably 2 years at international level.
- Solid analytical skills and ability to speak and present effectively, concisely and persuasively.
- Good organizational and coordination skills and ability to plan coordinate and monitor work-plans.
- Ability to set priorities and capacity to work effectively under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team, to take initiatives and follow up actions.
- Team-spirit/Open personality and capability of creating good inter-personal relations.
- Discretion, loyalty and diplomacy.
- Commitment and reliability.
- Knowledge of e-Conference tools: gMeets, DCPMS, gDOC, eLUNA, eAPG or other conference , translation and document management systems.
- Good IT skills, including MS Office (Windows, Office Suite, Teams, etc.).
- Excellent knowledge of English or French and good knowledge of the other.
- Conference Interpreting Diploma from a recognized school of interpretation will be an asset
- Experience or/and deep knowledge of procurement procedures.
- Professional experience in the United Nations System or another international organization in the field of interpretation;
- Initial training as conference interpreter in consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, including at high-level meetings;
- Good interpersonal and relational skills (tact, diplomacy, firmness);
- Knowledge of any other official United Nations languages (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian).