Translator
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Translation/Interpretation Services Unit (TIS) is mainly responsible for translating, revising and editing health-related information and documents from English into Arabic and French. TIS occasionally provides translation from Arabic and French into English under the guidance and general direction of TIS Manager.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Within the framework of the delegated authority, the incumbent is assigned all or part of the following duties which are performed according to the needs and agenda:
Translate, edit, and proofread Arabic and English texts ensuring accuracy, clarity and uniformity of terminology.
Review and revise Arabic and English texts translated by NO-B, short-term translators and interns ensuring accuracy, clarity and uniformity of terminology.
Translate, revise, edit, proofread and rewrite documents and publications of the Regional Committee, technical papers and publication materials in the Office.
Upon request, revise outsourced publications.
Assign and follow up outsourced contracts for translation publication.
Translate into Arabic, edit, proofread RD's addresses and speeches.
Translate into Arabic, edit, proofread abstracts of papers to be published in HQ and EMRO journals.
Translate into Arabic, edit, proofread the contents of HQ and EMRO web-sites.
Establish and maintain standards for Arabic publications and terminology
Provide required advice and guidance to NO-B translators, short-term linguists, interns and external collaborators.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential
University degree in translation or languages.
Experience
Essential
At least 5 years of experience in language services (translation/revision/editing).
Desirable
Working knowledge in UN agencies is an asset.
Skills
Ability to use standalone/network-based Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT)
applications/tools.- Excellent knowledge of editorial and terminology work and in production
aspects of technical papers and books.- Ability to work under pressure.- Familiarity with health related; Proficiency in Microsoft office applications.
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