Section Head (English Language)(P5)

This is a re-opening of the Vacancy Notice. Candidates who have already submitted their application do not need to re-submit it again.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

Organizational Setting

The English Translation Section is one of six Translation Sections in the Division providing translations of a broad range of documents and publications. It is responsible for translating documents into English and preparing summary records of Agency meetings. High quality translations and records are required and often short deadlines are involved.

Main Purpose

Reporting to the Director, the Section Head leads a professional team in shaping and implementing the programmatic objectives for the Section, ensuring the high quality and timely delivery of texts translated into English and summary records in English of IAEA official meetings for distribution to Member States and/or members of the Secretariat, as well as editing English texts.

The functional title, organizational structure and reporting lines of this position may be subject to change in the near future.

Role

The Section Head is: (1) a leader and manager, providing guidance and managerial support to the team, and planning resources with a view to achieving efficient and effective results; (2) a substantive expert, leveraging knowledge and experience in the field to policy development and operations; (3) an adviser on matters of policy, strategy and complex cases.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Lead and manage an innovative and effective team of professionals and support staff, promoting internal and external collaboration, and ensuring, through work assignments, learning opportunities and recruitment, an effective balance of skills and resources.

Provide leadership and structure: Develop the annual work plans in line with the programme and budget and the priorities established at the Divisional level.

Ensure strategic integration of the outputs: Lead the collaborative planning of the programme of the Section, identifying and encouraging linkages with related work units; establish concrete objectives, milestones and performance indicators, and review effectiveness and the focus on priorities in line with the results-based framework.

Manage the cost-effective recruitment of suitable freelance précis-writers, as required, to cover meetings of the IAEA General Conference and Board of Governors and their Committees.

Revise the translations done and summary records drafted by other members of the Section, mainly from French, Russian, Spanish and sometimes Arabic into English, covering a broad range of scientific, technical, administrative and legal subjects, ensuring that translations are equivalent in meaning and style to the original texts.

Translate and self-revise such texts, especially those of an urgent or confidential nature.

Take authoritative decisions regarding terminology, style and usage in English.

Oversee the development of best-practice policies and standards in English translation and ensure their efficacy.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies(Competency Framework)

Name	Definition
Achieving Results	Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned.
Teamwork	Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility.
Planning and Organizing	Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones.
Communication	Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate.

Functional Competencies

Name	Definition
Client orientation	Examines client plans and develops services and options to support ongoing relationships. Develops solutions that add value to the Agency’s programmes and operations.
Judgement/decision making	Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making, in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules.
Knowledge sharing and learning	Identifies and establishes systems and mechanisms to facilitate development of best practice and knowledge management. Encourages staff members to learn continuously and to share knowledge through mentoring, networking and development, and training opportunities.

Required Expertise

Function	Name	Expertise Description
Management and Programme Analysis	Programme Management	Thorough knowledge of management principles and ability to foster an environment that promotes good performance, integrity, self-development and innovation.
Language and Conference Services	Translating	Demonstrated aptitude for technical and general translation work. Skill and initiative in researching points of terminology, language and subject matter.
Language and Conference Services	Translation Support Tools	Knowledge in using Microsoft Office software and IT translation tools, in particular SDL TRADOS Workbench and SDL TRADOS Multiterm.

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

• Advanced university degree in languages or in a relevant subject (e.g. science, technology or law).
• University degree in the above mentioned fields with two additional years of relevant experience (twelve in total) may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.
• A minimum of ten years of relevant professional experience in translation/revision and précis-writing.
• Experience in an international organization, public sector or non-profit organization, or equivalent, would be a strong asset.
• Some management experience in a language-related area.
• English as mother tongue or principal language of education, with a profound knowledge of its grammar, style and usage.
• Thorough knowledge of two or more of the following languages: Arabic, French, Russian or Spanish.
• Knowledge of scientific and technical subjects, particularly in the nuclear field, and the ability (not necessarily with a formal scientific background) to grasp scientific problems and handle difficult technical material.
• Familiarity with the working environment in international organizations.
• Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $92731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 46087, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks’ annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions

General Information

• The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.