October 2, 2010

Short-Term Language Assistance Contracts at Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Location: Netherlands
Last Date: October 23, 2010
Email: stl-languages@un.org

STL is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons available for freelance language assistance, working in-house (Leidschendam or Beirut) or at home, under short-term contracts established on a daily or monthly basis, or for the performance of specific tasks.

TERMS OF REFERENCE:

• Provide transcription of audio or video files in Arabic and/or English and/or French
• Type (in Word format) handwritten or printed Arabic and/or English and/or French documents
• Perform other language tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in a language-related function.
• Languages: Fluency in oral and written Arabic, excellent knowledge of Lebanese spoken Arabic and very good command of written English and/or French.
• Other: Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure. Demonstrated ability to use computer technology.

HOW TO APPLY

1. All interested persons are requested to submit their curriculum vitae and a letter of application setting out their suitability for this work.
2. Short-listed candidates may be invited to sit a test.
3. All expressions of interest should be submitted via email to: stl-languages@un.org with the reference: “Transcribers - Typists” as the subject line of the email.

It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.

Only candidates 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 the expression of interest or unsolicited open applications.

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