RESPONSIBILITY OF CONSULTANT
The consultants will use their own equipment (i.e. laptop) and source additional equipment that may be required for this task.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF UNFPA
To provide a thorough briefing, information and technical update as required by programme colleagues.
At the end of each assignment, the translator/interpreter will deliver high-quality translations of documents in English, Uzbek, and Russian language(s); and interpretation services within the given time, ensuring clarity and correctness:
# | Type of Service | Deliverables
1 | English-Uzbek/Russian-English (consecutive interpreting) | Accurately translated and adapted for the target audience, ensuring linguistic and cultural appropriateness. This can include various formats, depending on the document type (e.g., Word, PDF, or specific software formats).
2 | English-Uzbek/Russian-English (simultaneous interpreting)
3 | English-Uzbek/Russian-English (written translation per page, 1 page = 2000 characters with spaces)
4 | English-Uzbek/Russian-English of Power Point presentations per characters with spaces, applicable rate of the regular document translation. 1 page = 2000 characters with spaces
Payment of travel costs including tickets, DSA, etc. should be agreed upon, between UNFPA and the consultant as part of the quotation for each specific assignment and included in the respective purchase order. All air travel will be by economy class irrespective of the duration of travel. Travel expenses will be reimbursed as and when they take place in accordance with UNFPA rules and regulations.
Twelve (12) months with optional extension of twenty-four (24) months (36 months in total)
Competencies
- Proven ability to consistently deliver high-quality translation/interpretation in English, Uzbek,
and/or Russian, and/or Karakalpak languages to be confirmed through the written exam and
reference check;
- Ability to pursue high standards of work effectively with minimum supervision to be confirmed
through the reference check;
- High level of cultural, gender, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability to be confirmed
through the reference check;
- Excellent communication skills with ability to speak and write clearly and concisely to be
confirmed through the written exam and reference check;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines to be confirmed through the reference
check.
Education/Experience/Language
- Preference for a university degree in English/Russian Linguistics and/or Literature and Journalism, or an accredited qualification in translation and interpretation.
- At least five years of proven experience in the field of translation/interpretation.
- Previous experience with the UN and other international agencies is an asset.
- Professional Certificates (IELTS or TOEFL) is desirable.
- Excellent knowledge of and fluency in English, Uzbek and/or Russian, and/or Karakalpak (both verbal and written);
- Computer literacy, especially good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
- Preference for familiarity with social issues terminology, with strong focus on/specialization in a particular subject (i.e. reproductive and maternal health, law, economics, public administration, education, etc.);
- Appropriate work samples are a requirement.
The selection of consultants for the LTA will be based on technical evaluation. The criteria for technical evaluation will be as follows:
Criteria | Marks
Min | Max
1) Cover Letter – explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate are suitable for this position | 0 | 20
2) Relevant work experience (minimum 5 years) | 25 | 20
3) Experience of working with UN and/or other international organizations | 0 | 10
4) Technical assessment (language skills) | 25 | 45
5) Professional Certificates (IELTS or TOEFL) | 0 | 5
Total | 50 | 100
TOTAL TECHNICAL SCORE The minimum overall qualifying score is 50. Only those candidates who meet the overall qualifying marks of 50 and score the minimum cut-off in each of the above sub- criteria, including the interview, will be considered technically responsive
The LTA to be signed will have a fixed fee rate for three years (should there be a change in the UN establishment of common rates for translation services, the variation agreement is signed). However, UNFPA in Uzbekistan does not warrant that any quantity of services will be purchased during the term of the LTA as this will depend on forthcoming needs.
Applications shall be submitted through the designated online application link and must include the following four (4) separate attachments:
- A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online)
- Professional Certificates (IELTS or TOEFL) (to be uploaded online)
- Three Work Samples –It is critical to submit work samples as you will observe from the advertisement that marks have been assigned to these criteria for arriving at the most suitable candidate (to be uploaded online)
- Any attempt to unduly influence UNFPA’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
- Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
- Please note that UNFPA does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
- Female candidates meeting the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.