• Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Lebanon Office assists national governments to fulfill their gender equality commitments under the applicable national and international laws, and in furtherance of national and regional implementation of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. A significant element of Lebanon’s Strategic Note is focused on an enhance strategic approach to communications, with the aim of increasing the visibility of Lebanon CO and public awareness of bot success stories and the specific gaps and challenges to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the region. Lebanon’s CO communications activities will also aim to strengthen and expand partnerships with diverse stakeholders in the region and internationally.
The consultant will be reporting to the Communications & Advocacy Specialist, and will be supported by the Communications Assistant, who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.

Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work

1. Interpretation Services:

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Interpret conversations, discussions, and presentations accurately and fluently from Arabic to English and vice versa.

2. Translation Services:

• Translate documents, reports, and other written materials from Arabic to English and vice versa.
• Ensure translations are accurate, contextually appropriate, and culturally sensitive.

3. Preparation and Research:

• Prepare for interpretation assignments by reviewing relevant materials and terminology.
• Conduct research to understand the context and subject matter of the discussions or documents.

4. Confidentiality:

• Maintain confidentiality of all interpreted and translated information.
• Adhere to ethical standards and professional codes of conduct.

5. Collaboration:

• Work closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective communication.
• Provide feedback and suggestions to improve interpretation and translation processes.

6. Administrative Duties:

• Maintain records of interpretation and translation assignments.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating interpretation services as needed.

The interpreter may be required to provide their own equipment necessary for the performance of their duties. This includes, but is not limited to, a reliable computer, headset, and internet connection.

Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel
This is a home-based consultancy. However, as an interpreter, the consultant will have to be present when needed during meetings, conferences, and other events. Therefore, there will be a need for trips to different locations across Lebanon, upon agreement.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Please visit this link for more information on UN Women’s Values and Competencies Framework:

Functional Competencies:

• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances and context.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Education and Certification:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Translation, Interpretation, Linguistics, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in interpretation and translation is required.
• Excellent analytical skills with strong drive for results and capacity to work independently is required.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Knowledge of French is an asset.

Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)