Interpreter-translator, French-russian, Lp

Languages and Publications provides interpretation, translation, and editorial services in the six ICAO working languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish). Based on the principle of simultaneous distribution of meeting documentation to governing bodies, it ensures the issuance of papers and the provision of interpretation services to Council, its subsidiary bodies, the Air Navigation Commission and other ICAO meetings held within and away from Headquarters.
In this post, the incumbent will be interpreting from English and Russian into French.

**Responsibilities**:
Function 1 (incl. Expected results)
- Provide high-quality interpretation services into the target language, especially for important, confidential or sensitive formal meetings, as well as for informal meetings.
- Grasp spoken words, concepts, statements and information accurately and convey them faithfully in the target language.
- Assimilate technical material rapidly.
- Adhere to interpretation and language services guidelines.
- Provide pro-active input to the development of multilingual glossaries.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)
- Produce accurate and complete versions in the target language, using the most appropriate vocabulary and the commonly accepted equivalents of professional, scientific or technical terms.
- Convey faithfully the full meaning of each text as befits the intended use and the target readership of the translated version.
- Use appropriate terminology or help identify new terminology where none exists in the target language.
- Ensure consistency with other translators working on the same document.
- Meet deadlines with regard to translation assignments, maintaining a high degree of quality.
- Type and format translations directly in a text-processing software.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Ensures the quality of translations at all times, achieving results such as:

- Analyse the form and content of source and target texts.
- Proofread translated text to eliminate possible errors in spelling or grammar.
- Communicate with the originator if necessary, in order to ensure that the message of the source text has been accurately conveyed in the target text.
- Ensure that the translation is both accurate and stylistically appropriate.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Carries out terminological research related to texts being translated and to meeting documentation, achieving results such as:

- Clarify the meaning of terms and expressions with the text originator.
- In collaboration with the Section Chief and the Terminology Officer, conduct terminological research using appropriate tools, search engines and modern software and systems.
- Ensure terminological consistency and cross-cultural equivalence between the translation and the source texts.
- Alert the Terminology Officer of any new terminology or gaps in terminology databases and make recommendations to fill the gaps.
- Pro-actively provide input to the development of translation databases.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational 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 Organizing: 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.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients ” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Education

Essential
- A first-level university degree, preferably with emphasis on modern languages, or on technical, legal or scientific studies.
- A diploma from an internationally recognized in