DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the supervision of the Head of the Interpretation Service, the duties to be performed by the Conference Interpreter are as follows:
- Interpretation Services: Provide accurate and clear interpretation (simultaneous or consecutive) between two or more ITU official languages during ITU conferences, meetings, and field missions, in compliance with the working conditions applicable to United Nations meetings and conferences.
- Team Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team of interpreters, and, when required, lead the team during assignments.
- Sensitive Assignments: Occasionally handle sensitive or high-level meetings, requiring discretion and professionalism.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Applying Expertise; Effective Communication; Learning and Knowledge Sharing; Organizational Commitment; Results-Focused, and; Teamwork and Collaboration.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Proficiency in simultaneous interpretation with a proven ability to maintain a high level of concentration and accuracy under pressure.
- Digital fluency with computer hardware and software.
- Knowledge of video conferencing platforms (Zoom, MS Teams etc.) is desirable.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education:
University degree in Interpretation, Translation, Linguistics, Languages or a related field OR education from a reputed college of advanced education, with a diploma equivalent to a university degree in one of the fields above.
Experience:
At least one year of experience in conference (simultaneous) interpretation is required. Experience with remote interpretation platforms is considered an advantage.
Languages:
Native command of at least one (1) of the six official languages of the Union (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish) and the ability to interpret from two (2) or more other official languages. Knowledge of any additional official languages is an advantage.