LANGUAGE REFERENCE ASSISTANT (4 positions)

Org. Setting and ReportingThe positions are located in the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Kigali Field Office. The incumbents will work under the general supervision of Investigators and/or Analysts. Responsibilities• Provides uncertified but accurate and reliable translations from Kinyarwanda to English and/or French and from English and/or French to Kinyarwanda of documents used in OTP cases or in relation to such cases. • Quickly peruses documents in Kinyarwanda and assists OTP Lawyers and Investigators and/or Analysts to determine whether such documents would be useful in any of the OTP on-going cases or investigations. • Performs any other translation or interpretation duties as directed either by OTP Lawyers or by Investigators and/or Analysts. These duties include, but are not limited to, acting as interpreter at meetings of the OTP, assisting Investigators in their contacts with local authorities, interpreting informal but official conversations, providing confirmation or reconfirmation of witnesses’ statements, and assistance conducting searches of documentary records. • Performs any other linguistic duties as directed by OTP Lawyers or by Investigators and/or Analysts. Competencies• Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Planning and Organising: 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. EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific QualificationA university degree or additional training in translation/interpretation, literature, law, history, political science or related field is desirable. Work ExperienceMinimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in interpretation, translation, administrative support or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Working experience in UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. Kinyarwanda 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).