Translator & Interpreter

Translates documents, reports, and website content from English into Arabic and vice versa for internal or external use, ensuring accuracy and precision. Acts as interpreter at internal and external meetings, press briefings and other official occasions as required. Assists the Head of Creative Digital Multimedia Communications with editing of UNRWA s official Arab language materials; collaborates with the Communications Division s Arabic desk in these tasks. Edits and proofreads agency-wide documents, as required, including sensitive documents, pertaining to the work of the Executive Office and from other departments such as the Department of Legal Affairs, Department of Human Resources, Ethics Office, Office of the Ombudsman, Protection and Neutrality unit; and assists such departments in overseeing the final production of their key documents, bulletins and other issuances. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Communications, including, where required, in support of other offices or departments in the Agency.

Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Applying Technical Expertise Analyzing Planning and Organizing Delivering Results Demonstrating Self-Awareness Ability to work independently or in a team. Tactful and well-developed political awareness. Knowledge and experience of using computer with proficiency in word processing in English and Arabic.

Work Experience Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A yes answer doesn t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. You are required to have at least seven years of experience in translation and interpretation work from Arabic into English and vice-versa, of which three years were in an international organization. Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic is required. You are required to have an advanced university degree (Master s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in English, translation and interpretation or a related field. Are you currently residing in Duty Station. It is required that you specify your current location. Do you currently hold a contract of 1 year or more with UNRWA? If yes, please confirm whether you have completed your mandatory probation period is required. Have you previously been a recipient under the EVR (Early Voluntary Retirement) or EVS (Early Voluntary Separation) Schemes? You are required to answer.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

Advanced university degree (Master s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in English, translation and interpretation or a related field.

Job - Specific Qualification Not available.