Conference Services Intern

Date Posted: Feb. 29, 2024, 8:07 a.m.

UN - United Nations Office at Nairobi

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Unit, the intern will contribute in the following ways;

Translates into Arabic documents drafted in one of the other official languages of the United Nations (Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish), for training and other purposes and subject to revision.

Performs other related duties as required, including terminological work, creation of translation memories and participation in other special projects.

Qualifications/special skills

Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher). Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent).

Have graduated with Bachelor's degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent. Be computer literate in standard software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Preferred areas of studies: Bachelor's or advanced degree in Linguistics or any other related studies.

Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience.

However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required.

Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master’s or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. Programme.

Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

Deadline : Mar 1, 2024

How To Apply

Intersted and qualified candidates should make their applications to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UON) via the link United Nations Nairobi Careers

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