Interpreter for UNDP RR/DRR

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

UNDP Ukraine Senior Management (Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative) are having various meeting on daily basis with Government representatives and other counterparts. UNDP Ukraine CO is also hosting missions very often, so in this regard the office needs interpreter who will perform the duties specified in section 12.

• Translate written correspondence between the Government of Ukraine and UNDP upon request from Ukrainian to English and vice versa; • Proofread such translations and ensure correct terminology and accuracy; • Interpret (consecutively/simultaneously, “shoshotazh”) where needed in meetings of RR/DRR with the Government of Ukraine and other counterparts; • Accompany RR/DRR in their business trips within Ukraine and provide interpretation services during these missions. Such trips may require travel all over Ukraine. All travel related cost will be covered by UNDP.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management

relevant field of work, experience working in the UN or other international development organization. •Ability to provide high quality translations from English to Ukrainian and vice versa; •Capacity to undertake translations simultaneously and to meet tight deadlines; •Solid knowledge of UN and UNDP vocabulary and abbreviations; •Experience in using equipment for simultaneous interpretation; •Readiness to travel with UNDP Management al over the country mostly during work days but sometimes the trips may also take place over the weekend; •Readiness to undertake security trainings, mandatory for field trips and missions; •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; •Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; •Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; •Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines •Sound security awareness; •Have affinity with or interest in UNDP activities in Ukraine, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As it is a national UN Volunteer's assignment, the volunteer shall organize his/her accommodation by themselves. Taking into account the current circumstances in the country, flexible working arrangements can be applied by the Host Entity.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer Expert (Kyiv Duty Station)

The contract lasts for the period indicated in the vacancy with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

Allowances: • Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA): A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) USD 2006  (equivalent in UAH)  is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. This includes Well-Being Differentials for the period while the ICSC applies hardship classification to duty stations in Ukraine as “E”. • USD 400 entry lump sum, one-time payment.

Medical and life insurance: • Medical insurance: The UN Volunteer and eligible PFU dependents will receive UNV provided medical insurance coverage. Coverage for UN Volunteers begins from the Commencement of Service and normally ceases one month after the last day of the UN Volunteer Contract date. • Life Insurance: UN Volunteers are covered by life insurance for the duration of the UN Volunteer assignment. If a UN Volunteer dies during the UN Volunteer assignment, the eligible designated beneficiaries will be entitled to receive a life insurance lump sum. Leave entitlements: • Annual leave:  UN Volunteers accrue an entitlement to 2.5 days of Annual Leave per completed month of the UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave up to a maximum of 30 days is carried over in case of a contract extension within the same UN Volunteer assignment. Unused accrued Annual Leave may not be carried over in case of reassignment or a new assignment. • Learning leave: Subject to supervisor approval and exigencies of service, UN Volunteers may request up to ten working days of Learning Leave per consecutive 12 months of the UN Volunteer assignment, starting with the Commencement of Service date, provided the Learning Leave is used within the contract period • Certified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers are entitled to up to 30 days of certified sick leave based on a 12-month cycle. This amount is reset every 12-month cycle. • Uncertified Sick Leave: UN Volunteers receive seven days of uncertified sick leave working days in a calendar year. This amount will be reset at the established interval period.

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