Translator & Interpreter (Internally Only)

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Translator / Interpreter at the Department of Legal Affairs reports to Senior Legal Officer (Administrative Law) . ResponsibilitiesTranslates and reviews translations of Agency replies to the UNRWA Dispute Tribunal (DT) including motion materials, and related documents from Arabic into English and vice-versa for the Department of Legal Affairs. Drafts, as requested by supervisor, materials in English and Arabic related to the administration of justice system. CompetenciesDemonstrated writing and communication skills. Ability to work independently or in a team. Ability to deliver quality service under tight deadlines in a stressful working environment. Ability to exercise a high degree of professional discretion. Well-developed organizational and political awareness. Ability to use computer with proficiency in word processing in English and Arabic. EducationAdvanced university degree in English or related field. Relevant qualifications in translation and interpretation. At least seven years of experience in translation and interpretation work from Arabic into English and vice-versa. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAt least seven years of experience in translation and interpretation work from Arabic into English and vice-versa is required. Are you a registered Palestine refugee? If yes, please provide your Ration Card Number. It is highly recommended to respond to this question in order to assist us in further assessing your application. Please explain below is required Do you have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother)? If yes, please provide full name(s) and relationship. It is highly recommended to respond to this question in order to assist us in further assessing your application. Please explain below is required Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, political organizations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).