National Consultant - Translation / Interpreting Specialist, Tripoli, Libya, Closing date: Thursday, 18 June 2015

• Organization: UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
• Country: Libya
• City: Tripoli
• Office: UNDP Libya

National Consultant - Translation / Interpreting Specialist
Location : Tripoli, LIBYA
Application Deadline : 18-Jun-15
Additional Category
Management
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required : Arabic English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
01-Jul-2015

Duration of Initial Contract : 06 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 06 months
Background
UNDP Libya is seeking a qualified and motivated national consultant in the capacity of Translation/Interpreting Specialist to work with the UN Electoral Support Team through the Libya Electoral Assistance Project (LEAP). The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Head of the Translation Team, and the overall guidance of the Project Manager, and provides translation and interpreting services to the Team and promotes translation services consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The incumbent facilitates the work of the Team and UNDP with their counterparts at the highest level and acts a as deputy to the Head of the Translation Team in her/his absence and coordinates the local translation team.
Duties and Responsibilities
The task of the consultant is to provide support to UNDP/UNSMIL colleagues on a range of interpretation / translation issues, including:

• Act as the first point of contact for all activities organized in cooperation with HNEC;
• Liaise with the Team on daily basis in order to ensure continuity of activities;
• Produce a 100% accurate translation of English text to Arabic and vice versa. Content accuracy includes detailed comparison of content, facts and figures and making sure there are no omissions from the source; translations and proofreading all footnotes and/or endnotes, captions under photographs, lists etc; accurate exact and agreed upon translation of UN agencies and title; accurate and consistent usage of UN terminology adapted to Arabic;
• Ensure Arabic and English language excellence and proofreading, including excellent Arabic and English language, vocabulary, syntax, expression and grammar as well as all relevant terminology;
• Ensure quality check and proofreading of translation; ensure that no typographical errors are left in the final text;
• The translator is obligated to work within the required deadlines and be available for comments and corrections;
• Provide Arabic-English-Arabic interpretation services (consecutive, simultaneous and whispering) for the members of the Team and UNDP;
• Interpret for UNDP and UNSMIL for meetings, discussions and presentations on a daily basis;
• Interpret for senior levels meetings;
• Assist in the management of any externally procured interpretation services for workshops, seminars, etc. at the direction of the Head of Team.

United Nations Development Programme 69/71 Turkia Street, Dahra Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Tel : +218 21 333 0852 Fax : +218 21 333 7349

Note
The translation submitted under this TOR is the property of UNDP and cannot be submitted, distributed to or used by any other party, unless arranged otherwise.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies

• Knowledge of the Libyan context and the current transition would be an advantage;
• Extensive experience in presenting in public forums including high level national stakeholders and media.

Required Skills and Experience
Education

• A bachelor degree in combination with below described experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in translation in writing from Arabic into English and vice versa. Experience in translating manuals, letters, and other documents with proof of past successful work;
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in interpretation (both consecutive and simultaneous);
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to clearly interpret/translate complex technical matters to the Team are essential;
• Ability to work harmoniously with people of different cultural backgrounds;
• Ability to work well under pressure and flexibility and willingness to live and work in hazardous conditions involving physical hardship and little comfort;
• Two samples of recent, relevant translation (English to Arabic) work should be provided, each not being longer than three pages. (source document i.e. English document must also be provided);
• Two samples of recent, relevant translation (Arabic to English) work should be provided, each not being longer than three pages. (source document i.e. Arabic document must also be provided);

Language

• Fluency (both spoken and written) in English and Arabic.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposal

• Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications;
• Motivation Letter describing their interest in the assignment and why they are the most suitable for the work;
• Curriculum Vitae and Personal History Form (P11) including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references;
• Financial Proposal Form, providing a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including travel, per diems) is to be provided by the offeror;
• Detail Terms of Reference, P11 Form and Financial Proposal Form can be found in the following link http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=22989
• Please submit your Technical and Financial proposals to the following e-mail address no later than 18th June 2015. Email: procurement.ly@undp.org

Note

• Candidate P11 including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references must be provided;
• Motivation Letter describing their interest in the assignment and why they are the most suitable for the work must be provided;
• Applications with No financial offer or Missing P11 form will not be considered for evaluation;
• Financial proposal should be on provided format (i.e Annex 3- OFFEROR'S LETTER TO UNDP);
• Two samples of recent, relevant translation (English to Arabic) work should be provided, each not being longer than three pages. (source document i.e. English document must also be provided);
• Two samples of recent, relevant translation (Arabic to English) work should be provided, each not being longer than three pages. (source document i.e. Arabic document must also be provided).

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.