Consultant
14 Oct 2009 09:36:00 GMT
Deadline date: 30 Oct 2009 |
| Organisation: | Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) |
| Location: | Switzerland |
| Type: | contract |
| Salary: | 20-30 (000's USD) |
| Description: | Vacancy: Consultant(s) to lead and coordinate the translation of up to 20 published outputs and to design a translation policy
Period: 60 days total, starting as soon as possible Location: Geneva The Geneva-based Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is looking for either one consultant or two consultants to, lead and coordinate the translation of up to 20 published outputs and design and propose a translation policy for the Internal Displacement Monitoring Center’s publications. IDMC of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is the leading global monitor and an important advocate for the rights of internally displaced people (IDPs). For more information, visit IDMC’s website at www.internal-displacement.org IDMC’s online database provides comprehensive information and analysis on the situation of IDPs displaced by armed conflicts and violence in some 50 countries, with regard to their rights under international law, as restated in the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement. The database was set up in 1998, following a request of the UN Inter-Agency Standing Committee. Based on its monitoring and data collection activities, IDMC advocates for durable solutions to the plight of IDPs in line with international standards, and for an improved protection of IDPs’ rights among national authorities, donor states, international organizations and other stakeholders. IDMC produces regular overview updates on country situations, and special reports on countries and themes related to internal displacement. It aims to increase the number of reports and other outputs translated into languages other than English, so as to reach a wider audience especially in countries affected by internal displacement. Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of IDMC, and supported by the Editor / Publications Manager, the consultant(s) will: • Lead the translation and proof reading into a combination of French, Arabic and Spanish of up to 20 of IDMC’s published outputs, namely country profile overviews and special country reports. The process of having these outputs translated should also inform the design and feasibility of the translation policy and system. • Design and propose to the Management Group a translation policy and system/procedure for IDMC. Requirements • Degree in translation, languages, social sciences or other relevant field. • Two years of work experience in an international, multilingual organisation. • Significant experience of managing translation or publishing projects. • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. • Knowledge of or fluency in other languages is an asset. • Demonstrated effectiveness in a liaison role requiring both team working and individual drive and initiative. • Demonstrated analytical skills. • Flexibility. Application The deadline for applications is Friday, 30 October 2009. Please send a cover letter and your CV in English to the following address: Norwegian Refugee Council – Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre Chemin de Balexert 7-9 CH-1219 Châtelaine (Geneva) E-mail: recruitment@nrc.ch Fax: +41 22 799 07 01 Consultancy daily fees are between CHF 370 and CHF 450, depending on experience. Please note that this position is not an international one and that IDMC staff and consultants are subject to Swiss labour and migration laws. Regarding applicants who are not already authorized to work in Switzerland, while IDMC facilitates the process of applying for a work permit, the criteria for obtaining one from the Swiss authorities differ according to nationality. For more information on the Swiss work permit regime, please consult the website of the Geneva authorities at www.geneve.ch/permis |
| Name: | Recruitment |
| Fax: | +41 22 799 07 01 |
| Email: | recruitment@nrc.ch |