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CONSULTANCY - TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

Consultant – Legal Translator, Amman- Jordan

(Roster)

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

This consultancy announcement is to establish a roster. The selected candidates will be placed on roster for possible contracting once funds are identified.

The incumbent is under the supervision of the Head Field Legal Office.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

• Translate documents based on legal office requests from Arabic to English and vis-à-vis;

• On-demand, provide interpreter service during any meeting between the legal office staff members and others;

• Translate legal documents including but limited to, contracts, letters, investigations, witness statements, court's files and judgments, UNRWA's Dispute Tribunal documents, and any other legal documents.

• Translate texts from the original language to the target language, preserving the meaning, tone, cultural references, and nuances of meaning;

• Revise the translations and check that the texts contain no errors;

• Translate/revise documents developed by the legal office including agreements, letters, policies, and circulars.. etc.;

• Maintain continuous communication and consultation with the lawyers regarding the best use and understanding of the legal expressions;

• Maintain the highest procedures for protecting the confidentiality of documents and meetings.

• Respect the translation delivery dates especially the tasks related to UNRWA's Dispute Tribunal.

• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Minimume Qualifications and Experience

• A university degree from a university or institution of equivalent status in translation, interpreting, law, or other related fields is required

• At least two years of progressively responsible legal translation experience in a national or international organization.

• Fluent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

DESIRABLE Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge of contemporary issues in the Middle East;

• Familiarity with the UN system and practices;

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a diverse team environment.

• A high level of written and verbal communication skills and practical writing experience in a legal context, including the ability to present information and data in a clear and instructive manner, combined with superior skills in legal writing.

• Ability to translate texts from the original language to the target language, preserving the meaning, tone, cultural references, and nuances of meaning;

• Ability to maintain the highest standers of confidentiality.

• Ability to respect deadlines.

INDEPENDENCE OF WORK

Application of guidelines

The incumbent applies his/her education, training, and prior work experience to translate the legal documents in the heights stander of quality.

Supervisory control overwork of the incumbent

Day-to-day activities are carried out and routine decisions are taken without reference to a higher authority. Major activities are under the overall supervision of HFLO. Work is reviewed for the attainment of objectives

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

• The duration of the consultancy is ranges from 3 to 11 months and with possibility of extension subject to availability of funds;

• Remuneration will be with a monthly basic salary of JD 700 net tax- free.

• The consultant will be based in Amman, Jordan;

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via

JFO-Consultancy@ indicating the title of this consultancy “Legal Translator” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 25 January 2021.

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women. Only those applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Date: 12 January 2021

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