Translation/Interpretation Expert with Governance Background

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%3EScope+and+expected+outputs+%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Cdiv%3EUnder+the+supervision+and+technical+direction+of+the+Public+Sector+Modernization+Program+Manager%2C+the+Consultant+will+undertake+the+following%3A+%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Cul+type%3D%22disc%22%3E%3Cli%3EProduce+qualitative+oral+and+written+translation%3B++%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ETranslation+of+documents%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EProvision+of+interpretation+at+bilateral+and+multilateral+meetings+and+conferences%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EProvision+interpretation+for+international+staff+during+meetings+with+counterparts+and+field+trips+to+project+sites%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ELiaise+with+GoI+on+behalf+of+UNDP+and+maintain+relations+with+senior+level+officers+of+Government+of+Iraq%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinate+with+other+participating+agencies%2C+donors%2C+and+Government+institutions+for+the+purpose+of+IPSM+programme+implementation%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EAccompany+the+study+missions+within+the+country+or+abroad+as+needed%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain+files+and+preserve+documents%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EPlan%2C+organize+and+support+meetings%2C+seminars%2C+workshops%2C+and+training+events%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EAny+other+job+as+the+programme+may+require+within+the+competencies+of+the+consultant.+%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E++%3Cdiv%3E%3Cu%3EDeliverables.+%3C%2Fu%3E%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Cdiv%3E+%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Cdiv%3EWhile+UNDP+will+be+responsible+for+the+logistic+costs+of+the+participants%2C+the+Consultant+will+be+responsible+for+producing+the+following+deliverables.%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Col%3E%3Cli%3EProducing+qualitative+oral+and+written+translation%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ETranslation+of+documents%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EProvision+of+interpretation+at+bilateral+and+multilateral+meetings+and+conferences%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EProvision+interpretation+for+international+staff+during+meetings+with+counterparts+and+field+trips+to+project+sites%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ELiaise+with+GoI+on+behalf+of+UNDP+and+maintain+relations+with+senior+level+officers+of+Government+of+Iraq%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinate+with+other+participating+agencies%2C+donors%2C+and+Government+institutions+for+the+purpose+of+IPSM+programme+implementation%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EAccompany+the+study+missions+within+the+country+or+abroad+as+needed%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain+files+and+preserve+documents%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EPlan%2C+organise+and+support+meetings%2C+seminars%2C+workshops%2C+and+training+events%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EAny+other+job+as+the+programme+may+require+within+the+competencies+of+the+consultant.++%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Fol%3E+%3Cp%3E+++++++%3C%2Fp%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E+++%3C%2Ftr%3E+++++%3Ctr%3E+++++%3Ctd+colspan%3D%222%22+class%3D%22field%22%3E%3Ch3%3ECompetencies%3C%2Fh3%3E%3C%2Ftd%3E+++%3C%2Ftr%3E+++%3Ctr%3E+++++%3Ctd+colspan%3D%222%22%3E%3Cdiv%3EProfessionalism%3A+%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EPossesses+comparative+experience+in+communicating+and+cooperating+with+governmental%2C+non-governmental%2C+donors+and+private+agencies%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrated+knowledge+and+skills+in+understanding%2C+interpreting%2C+and+translating+Governance+and+Public+Sector+related+terminology+and+vocabulary%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EFocuses+on+result+for+the+client+and+responds+positively+to+feedback%3B+shows+initiative+and+the+ability+to+manage+complex+political+situations.%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E++%3Cp%3ECommunication%3A+%3C%2Fp%3E++%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EConfidence+to+undertake+oral+translation+and+at+training+activities%2C+high+level+meetings%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EExcellent+interpersonal+and+cross-cultural+skills+and+ability+to+convey+messages+clearly%2C+succinctly+and+accurately%3B%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ESpeaks+and+writes+clearly+and+effectively%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EAble+to+communicate+complex+technical+issues+in+a+clear+and+concise+manner%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EListens+to+others+and+responds+appropriately%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ETailors+language%2C+tone%2C+style+and+format+to+match+audience%3B+d%5C%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrates+openness+in+sharing+information%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EAsks+questions+to+clarify+and+exhibits+interest+in+having+two-way+communication%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EAble+to+interact+with+counterparts+in+the+UN%2C+international+agencies+and+electoral+authorities.%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E++%3Cdiv%3ETeamwork%3A+%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EWorks+collaboratively+with+colleagues+to+achieve+goals+and+promotes+good+team+spirit%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EDevelops+and+maintains+strong+relationships+with+counterparts%2C+clients+and+external+actors%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3ERecognizes+and+responds+appropriately+to+the+ideas%2C+interests+and+concerns+of+others.%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E++%3Cdiv%3EPlanning+and+Organizing%3A+%3C%2Fdiv%3E++%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EAble+to+establish+priorities+and+to+plan%2C+coordinate+and+monitor+own+work+plan%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrates+excellent+organizing+skills+and+the+ability+to+manage+several+tasks+simultaneously+in+a+high-stress+work+environment%3B+%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3EIdentifies+priority+activities+and+adjusts+priorities+as+required%3B+%3C%2Fl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