INTERPRETER, ARABIC

Posting Title:Interpreter (Arabic), P-4, P4 
Job Code Title: INTERPRETER, ARABIC 
Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Geneva 
Duty Station: GENEVA 
Posting Period:18 September 2014-17 November 2014 
Job Opening number: 14-LAN-UNOG-37341-R-GENEVA (L) 

A first level degree from a university or from an institution of equivalent status. Must have passed the United Nations Competitive Examination for Arabic Interpreters.

At least five years of professional interpreting experience in international organizations, three of which would normally have been within the UN System. Relevant language experience within the UN System may be taken into consideration in meeting the requirements of this post.

A perfect command of Arabic, and an excellent knowledge and an excellent knowledge of English or French . Proven ability to interpret from or into other official languages will be an asset.

The post is located in the Arabic Interpretation Section, Interpretation Service, Division of Conference Management.

Details and to apply: careers.un.org

Private Sector Development (PSD) Adviser: DFID Rwanda

Private Sector Development (PSD) Adviser: DFID Rwanda

The UK Government’s Department for International Development is looking for a Private Sector Development Adviser (PSD adviser), based in Kigali. This post is open to those who have a right to live and work in Rwanda.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm (Central Africa) on 25 September 2014.

Team Leader Integrated Coastal Zone Management - EGYPT

Agriconsulting is looking for a Team Leader for the EU funded project “Technical Assistance for the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy in Egypt”.

Qualifications and skills required

– University degree in a relevant discipline (coastal, marine or environmental engineering or relevant) , preferably at Master's level;

– Chartered planner and negotiations’ professional is an asset.

– Fluency in written and spoken English

– Knowledge of Arabic would be an additional advantage.

– Project management experience – leading a team of professionals – is obligatory;

General professional experience

– Minimum experience of 15 years in project management and planning approaches and methodologies in different countries (preferably in countries with similar conditions and comparable complicities);

– At least three years' experience in leading a team of technical resources & successful record of team building capacity as to manage a large team of diverse professionals.

Specific professional experience

– S/He should have at least 10 years of experience (or 7 years with a PhD degree) in Coastal Zone Management and Coastal Environmental Planning.

– Demonstrated experience of working in developing countries and particularly in arid zones in at least one project in the last 10 years (2004 onwards) would be an asset.

– Proven experience in at least one project in the last 10 years (2004 onwards) in water resources planning projects in Egypt would be an asset.

The assignment should start in January 2015 and the period of implementation will be of 500 w/d over 29 months.

How to apply:

Interested people can apply by submitting their CV to Mrs Letizia Alimonti (l.alimonti@agriconsulting.it).
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted back.

Environmental planner - EGYPT

Agriconsulting is looking for a Environmental Planner for the EU funded project “Technical Assistance for the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy in Egypt”.

Qualifications and skills

– University degree in Water Resources, Water Engineering or a related and relevant field, preferably at Master's level.

– Additional advanced professional qualification is an asset.

– He/she shall be proficient in English.

– Good knowledge of Arabic would be an asset.

– Experience to work and dialogue with Government executive officers through at least one international funded project.

General professional experience

– Minimum experience of 10 years in Environmental Assessment, Coastal Zone Management or relevant fields.

– Experience in water resources planning in Egypt and North Africa region in at least one project in the last 10 years (2004 onwards) would be an asset ;

Specific professional experience

– Minimum 7 years works experience (or PhD degree with 5 years of experience); with particular focus on coastal planning ; and

– Demonstrated expertise in at least one project in the last 10 years (2004 onwards) designing/implementing ICZM development strategies and an understanding of shoreline planning and interconnection with partner agencies in developing countries.

The assignment should start in January 2015 and the period of implementation will be of 400 w/d over 29 months.

How to apply:

Interested people can apply by submitting their CV to Mrs Letizia Alimonti (l.alimonti@agriconsulting.it).

Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted back.