Interpreter - Translator

Contract

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

The WHO Country Office in Slovakia was established in 1994 in Bratislava to support WHO’s work in the country and provide leadership in advocacy, partnership and representation, policy development and technical cooperation. Founded in 1948, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable – so everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of WHO Representative to the Slovak Republic, Dr Tatul Hakobyan, or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV interpreter and translator for Slovak and English languages will:

•Interpretation tasks: converting essential content between Slovak and English during work meetings in the field of health. •Written translation: performing translation of texts and documents from Slovak into English and vice versa. •Proofreading: reviewing of texts in these languages will also be required. •Transcription: documenting and transcribing working meetings, preparing meeting summaries and minutes. • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

•Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); •Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; •Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
•Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; •Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; •Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

•Professionalism: willingness to acquire an understanding of operations relevant to WHO CO in Slovakia; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WHO CO in Slovakia and WHO at all procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; •Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and World Health Organization in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; •Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; •Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; •Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; •Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards WHO mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

the translation and interpretation field. Translation skills: Strong translation skills are necessary to accurately convey the meaning and intent of the source text in the target language; •Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area, e.g. education in the field of translation and interpreting; •Interpretation Skills: As an interpreter, it is needed to possess excellent listening, comprehension, and oral communication skills; •Communication and interpersonal skills •Confidentiality and Professionalism: Translator and interpreter will often handle sensitive and confidential information. It is important to maintain strict confidentiality and respect privacy; •Flexibility and adaptability to the work in team: The Volunteer will be requested to work with several technical officers and address needs for translation across different projects •Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; •Research skills: Translators and interpreters often encounter specialized topics or terminology; •Continuous learning: Languages and their usage evolve over time. A willingness to continuously learn and stay updated with language trends; •Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; •Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; •Overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet.

Slovakia is a calm and comfortable region, where people feel completely safe. The culture of society's behaviour is at a high level. Cleanliness and order on the city streets, good roads, and modern infrastructure, a real European standard of living. As this is a National UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. Because of onsite work UN Volunteer is payed a living allowance, entry lump sum and exit allowance. The Volunteer has access to the learning platform and insurance coverage as well.

1. Pre-assignment: Entry lump sum USD 400 (one-time payment)

2. During assignment: Volunteer living allowance 997 EUR/per month Learning: Access to UNV's learning and career development resources Annual leave: 2.5 days per month Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for health, life and malicious acts

3. End of assignment: Exit allowance (paid on successful completion of the assignment) is 89.19 EUR (for each month served, paid on completion of contract) [Provide brief description of relevant living conditions in duty station – e.g. security situation, access and air travel, climate, alcohol use, cost of living, accommodation options, availability of food/water/electricity, medical facilities, banking facilities, communications infrastructure, etc.