Reference Assistant

Mid Senior Interpretation & Translation Communications & PR

Overview

Facilitate translation and revision in legal documents.

You have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of five years (or three years with a first level university degree) of relevant work experience in translation support services, referencing or a related area.
• Experience using electronic data management systems is required.
• Experience in maintaining terminology databases and computer-assisted translation tools is required.
• Experience in bilingual text alignment is desirable.
• Excellent command of French and English is required.

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) was established by the Charter of the United Nations and is the principal judicial organ of that Organization. The Court is composed of 15 judges, each elected to serve a nine-year term of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. Judges are selected from among persons of high moral character, who possess the qualifications required in their respective countries for appointment to the highest judicial offices. One third of the Court is elected every three years. The Court has a twofold role: first, to settle, in accordance with international law, through judgments which have binding force and are without appeal for the parties concerned, legal disputes submitted to it by States; and, second, to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is the only principal organ of the United Nations to have its own administration (Charter, Article 98). The Registry is the permanent international secretariat of the Court. Since the Court is both a judicial body and an international institution, the role of the Registry includes providing judicial support and acting as a permanent administrative organ. The activities of the Registry are thus administrative, as well as judicial and diplomatic. The Registry is headed by the Registrar, who is elected by the Members of the Court. This position is in the Department of Linguistic Matters and the incumbent reports to its Head.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of the Department of Linguistic Matters, the Language Reference Assistant facilitates the translation, revision and editing processes by providing translators and revisers with the references, terminology and documentation necessary for the accurate revision and translation of documents. In particular, the incumbent will perform the following duties: • Using all ICJ and UN databases, as well as library resources and the internet, analyse documents submitted for translation to identify and retrieve official translations and/or useful terminology or phraseology; • Compile and organize research material in reference folders for use by translators and revisers (this includes annotating texts submitted for translation and revision, and providing reference sources in the relevant languages, as well as aligning documents in translation memories); create links to relevant documents and any terminology records; and draw up a list of the official document titles; • Assist in organizing and maintaining the Department’s terminology and CAT tool database; • Carry out miscellaneous research at the request of a translator or reviser.

Competencies

Professionalism: Ability to research, select and organize information. Ability to evaluate reliability of sources. Ability to work under pressure. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships withclients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them toappropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside theclients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently. Technological awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years (three years with a first level university degree) of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in translation support services, referencing or related area is required. Experience using electronic data management systems is required. Experience in maintaining terminology databases and computer-assisted translation tools is required. Experience in bilingual text alignment is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the official and working languages of the Court. For this position, an excellent command of French and English is required.

Assessment

The assessment of qualified candidates will include written test(s) and a competency and/or knowledge-based interview.

Special Notice

The position to be filled is a general temporary assistance position of a continuing nature, funded for an initial period of one year, renewable. The successful candidate will be offered an initial one-year renewable appointment, subject to the position's continued funding. The Court is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a staff member. This post is subject to local recruitment pursuant to United Nations Staff Rule 4.4. All staff in the General Service and related categories are in principle recruited in the country or within commuting distance of the seat of the Court, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment is not eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. Candidates living outside the Netherlands or beyond commuting distance of the seat of the Court may apply for the position but will be regarded as local applicants and be subject to the same conditions. Candidates meeting the requirements of the position may be invited for tests and interview remotely or at the seat of the Court in The Hague. In the latter case, those candidates will be required to cover their own travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. In addition to a salary paid in euros, the Court offers an attractive benefits package including 30 days of annual leave, a pension plan and subsidized medical insurance. If the selected candidate is a staff member from an organization applying the United Nations Common System of Salaries and Allowances, the provisions of the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan may be applied. The selected candidate may be subject to security clearance, including verification of the information provided and a criminal record check. All candidates should be prepared to submit an electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested. The Registrar reserves the right not to appoint any candidate to the post, or to appoint one at a lower level or on the basis of a modified job description. Applications that are found by the Court to meet the vacancy announcement criteria may be added to a reserve list in case a similar vacancy arises in the future.

United Nations Considerations

In accordance with the ICJ Staff Regulations and Rules, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with ICJ if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the Inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted based on the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances, and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in Inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision, or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised in Inspira will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

ICJ does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICJ are fraudulent and should be disregarded.

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