Interpreter - Translator

Volunteering Communications & PR Medical & Health Interpretation & Translation

Overview

Translate and interpret for WHO activities in Uzbekistan.

You have:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in written and verbal translation.
• Fluency in English, Uzbek, and Russian.
• Experience with UN organizations preferred.
• Experience in scientific or medical translation is highly desired.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

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.

World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO was founded in 1948 to work for the attainment of the highest possible level of health by all peoples. WHO works with 194 Member States, providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, and articulating evidence-based policy options. It also provides technical support to Member States, monitors and assesses health trends, funds medical research and provides emergency aid during disasters. Through its programmes, WHO also works to improve nutrition, housing, sanitation and working conditions around the world. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and has six regional offices around the world.

The role of a WHO is to respond to requests from the host country to support policy-making for sustainable health development, taking a holistic health-system approach. This includes providing guidance, building up local relationships to implement technical cooperation, making standards and agreements, and ensuring that public health measures are coordinated and in place during crises. The WHO Country Office in Uzbekistan was established in 1993 in Tashkent. The Office is the focal point for WHO activities in Uzbekistan.

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of WHO Country Office in Uzbekistan project or flagship programming initiative, among others.

(1) The incumbent will be based at the WHO CO in Uzbekistan and work under supervision of the WHO Representative and in close collaboration with WHO Communication Officer and the WHO Administrative Officer. He/she will work in close contact with all the members of the CO.

(2) The role of the incumbent is that of a specialist in translations both written and verbal from English to Uzbek, Russian and vice versa. He/she is part of the CO team as well as relates to relevant technical units.

(3) Proactive role in seeking guidance from colleagues, searching and analysing evidence, and usage of WHO prepared guidelines is foreseen.

(4) Contacts within the organization: • WHO and other staff in WHO Country Office: to share and receive knowledge/information, to harmonize implementation of work; • Relevant staff in WHO/EURO’s Language Services Unit: to receive specific input in language usage and WHO terminology/expressions;

Contacts outside the organization: • Technical partners and stakeholders on the ground • Officials in the Ministry of Health and local authorities as appropriate • UN agencies within the UNCT

The National Youth UN Volunteer (Interpreter/ Translator) and will undertake the following tasks: Ensuring efficient, timeliness and qualitative translation • Translate Documents (English to Uzbek, Russian and vice versa). • Ensure efficient, timely and qualitative translation is conducted, the usage of proper terminology (English and Uzbek, Russian based on the nature of documents), accuracy in language and structure is maintained, confidentiality of translated materials is respected. • Proofread and edit final translated versions. • Provide consecutive interpretation services during meetings and/or trainings organized by WHO on various topics. • Perform terminology research to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all translations. • Working closely with the Communications Officer, prepare translations of visibility products. • Be responsible for ensuring quality and accuracy of the entire document before submission. • Travels with WHO staff on their missions to the field for interpretation and other assistance, as needed. • Responds to queries relating to the area of responsibility. • Takes notes at meetings; takes and transcribes from dictation, recordings and handwritten drafts. • Performs other duties as required.     

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; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Provide 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 • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Planning and organizing • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement

Required Skills: • Use of standard office software and note-taking. • Excellent knowledge of Uzbek, Russian and English. • Experience in volunteering with UN Agencies (written and consecutive translation and secretarial field preferred).

Highly Desired Skills: • Translation experience in a scientific or medical environment. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy in document production and editing; • Experience in simultaneous interpretation. • 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; • 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; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet, and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

UN Volunteer entitlements and allowances: The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs. The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service. Contingent on specific eligibility criteria, location of the volunteer assignment and contractual type and category, the payment of allowances will begin from the date of Commencement of Service For more information on entitlements please read the Condition of Service (https://explore.unv.org/cos) and use the entitlement calculator (https://app.unv.org/calculator) for the most up to date information

• Volunteer Living Allowance USD 738/month • Entry lump sum (one-time payment) USD 400 • Travel Ticket when moving to duty station USD 200 • Exit allowance (for each month served, paid on completion of contract) • Medical and life insurance: Cigna Private Insurance

Leave entitlements: • Annual leave: 2.5 days accrued per calendar month • Certified sick leave: 30 days • Uncertified sick leave: 7 days • Learning leave: 10 working days per consecutive 12 months • Maternity Leave: 16 weeks • Paternity Leave: 10 days

The aove summary is provided as information only and is subject to change. For further information on the full range of entitlements and eligibility criteria, please read the UN Volunteer Conditions of Service

• You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. • The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

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