Deadline: 30 June 2012
EDITORS/REVISERS(ENGLISH, FRENCH AND PORTUGUESE) (AFRO/12/ROST4)
The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/12/ROST4
Title: Editors/Revisers(English, French and Portuguese)
Grade: P level
Contract type: Rosters
Duty Station: Brazzaville, Congo
Organization unit: AF Africa (AF)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
To facilitate communication and flow of ideas among Member States of the WHO African Region and provide translation, editing and interpretation support to Regional programme operations
Description of duties:
Provide Editing/Revision services in English, French and Portuguese languages.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
University language degree in English, French and Portuguese. Being a Member of the International Association of Conference Interpreters (AIIC) is an asset.
Experience:
Seven years of progressive experience in editing/revision of work at the international level, preferably at international/regional levels or in a United Nations system organization
Languages:
Proficiency in English or French or Portuguese and knowledge of the other languages.
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
For submissions: apply via the WHO recruitment site here
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