Intern - French Translation and Text-processing Section, Vienna (I-1)

Closing date: Friday, 13 February 2015

Posting Title: INTERN - French Translation and Text-Processing Section, I

Job Code Title: INTERN - CONFERENCE SERVICES

Department/ Office: United Nations Office at Vienna

Duty Station: VIENNA

Posting Period: 14 January 2015-13 February 2015

Job Opening number: 15-CON-UNOV-39843-R-VIENNA

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Special Notice

A completed online application [cover note and Personal History Profile (PHP)] is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

The cover note must include

• Degree programme (What are you currently studying?);
• Graduation date (When will you graduate or when did you graduate from the programme?);
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in;
• List your top three areas of interest;
• Explain why you are the best candidate for this specific internship;
• Explain your interest in the United Nations Internship Programme
• In your online PHP, be sure to include all past work experiences, IT skills and three references.
• Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Organizational Setting and Reporting

This internship is located in the French Translation and Text Processing Section (FTTS) of the Conference Management Service (CMS), Division for Management (DM), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV). The position is for three months between 1st June and 31 August 2015.

The internship is UNPAID and full-time.

The intern will work five days per week (40 hours) under the supervision of the Chief of Section and the internship supervisor, as assigned.

For more information please see www.unvienna.org

Responsibilities

Interns will be responsible for the following duties: Translate, mostly subject to revision, documents on drugs, crime and other topics dealt with at UNOV/UNODC;

Contribute to the terminological work of the Section and to the testing of Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools being developed in house (ex e-luna)

Perform other tasks, as requested by the Chief of the Section

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.

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.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology. Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office. Actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks. Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

Applicants must be studying for a Master's degree in Translation in a French language university or translation school.

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