4 Job Positions of Language Reference Assistant
at International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals: (Deadline 11
December 2025)
Job Description
Org. Setting and Reporting
The positions are located in the Office of the Prosecutor
(OTP) of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT),
Kigali Field Office. The incumbents will work under the general supervision of
Investigators and/or Analysts.
Responsibilities
• Provides uncertified but accurate and reliable
translations from Kinyarwanda to English and/or French and from English and/or
French to Kinyarwanda of documents used in OTP cases or in relation to such
cases. • Quickly peruses documents in Kinyarwanda and assists OTP Lawyers and
Investigators and/or Analysts to determine whether such documents would be
useful in any of the OTP on-going cases or investigations. • Performs any other
translation or interpretation duties as directed either by OTP Lawyers or by
Investigators and/or Analysts. These duties include, but are not limited to,
acting as interpreter at meetings of the OTP, assisting Investigators in their
contacts with local authorities, interpreting informal but official
conversations, providing confirmation or reconfirmation of witnesses’
statements, and assistance conducting searches of documentary records. •
Performs any other linguistic duties as directed by OTP Lawyers or by
Investigators and/or Analysts.
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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender
equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and
men in all aspects of work. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues
to achieve organisational 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 Organising: 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.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
A university degree or additional training in
translation/interpretation, literature, law, history, political science or
related field is desirable.
Work Experience
Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible
experience in interpretation, translation, administrative support or related
field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five
(5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
Working experience in UN International Criminal Tribunals is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United
Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French
are required. Kinyarwanda is required. The table below shows the minimum
required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language
Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
Required Languages
|
Language |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
|
English |
UN Level III |
UN Level III |
UN Level III |
UN Level III |
|
French |
UN
Level III |
UN
Level III |
UN
Level III |
UN
Level III |
|
Kinyarwanda |
UN Level III |
UN Level III |
UN Level III |
UN Level III |
Assessment
Selection will be based upon comparative analysis of the
candidates.
Special Notice
• These positions are temporarily available for six (6)
months. If the selected candidates are staff members from the United Nations
Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.
Appointment of the successful candidates to this position will be subject to
budgetary approval. • The United Nations is committed to achieving 50/50 gender
balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for
this position. • The appointment is limited to the International Residual
Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on
this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Appointments
of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the
Secretary-General. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the
Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their
parent department/office if selected. • While this temporary assignment may
provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work
experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no
bearing on the future incumbency of the post. • Subject to the funding source
of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited
to candidates based at the duty station. • This temporary job opening may be
limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive
examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection
process including the review of a central review body established according to
staff rule 4.15. • Staff members of the United Nations common system
organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement
within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to
apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job
opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. • Retirees
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