Transcript Coordinator G5
VACANCY REF: NL-OTR-CMSS-G5-400
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year duration limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This appointment and any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the overall supervision of the Legal Officer on Judicial Matters, The Transcript coordinator oversees the production of transcripts in the STL’s three official languages (English, French and Arabic), transcription in one or two languages (English and/or French) to be provided on-site as real-time court reporting and the other language(s) to be produced off-site after hearing(s); Performs quality control on transcripts and may be required to transcribe audio recordings of hearings in Arabic; Ensures consistency in page numbering in all three versions of the transcript; In close cooperation and upon information received from the parties, ensures that transcripts do not contain confidential information before they are released to the public; Implements any redaction ordered by the Pre-Trial Judge or the Chamber by expunging from the public version of the transcript any confidential information protected by the redaction order; Ensures that corrections relating to transcription or interpretation errors are implemented in the transcripts and that all recipients are informed thereof; Ensures that access to the Court transcripts is given to the authorized Chamber and participants; Reviews the final version of the transcript for public use; Develops and maintains a transcriptions log and follows up on the production of transcripts with service providers.
COMPETENCIES:
• Professionalism - A thorough knowledge of STL CMSS policies, procedures and practices. Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: At least 5 years experience in a language-related function.
• Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post very good command of written English and/or French and working knowledge of the other is required, as well as fluency in oral and written Arabic. Knowledge of Lebanese spoken Arabic would be considered an asset.
• Other: Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. Demonstrated ability to use computer technology.
ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org
ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org
It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.
Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.
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