The United Nations is now accepting applications for its upcoming competitive examination for Arabic Translators, Editors, and Verbatim Reporters.

The examination establishes a roster to fill present and future vacancies for Arabic Translators, Editors, and Verbatim Reporters in United Nations conferences services in New York, Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi, as well as UN regional commissions in Addis Ababa and in Beirut.

The examination will be conducted remotely. Candidates simply need a computer and an Internet connection.

This competitive examination is open to candidates who have a perfect command of Arabic (which should be their main language) and excellent knowledge of English, and of at least one of the other official languages of the United Nations (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish).

Applications from candidates with excellent knowledge of Spanish are strongly encouraged.

Applicants must hold at least a first-level degree, or an equivalent qualification, in modern languages, translation, interpretation, or another relevant subject, such as law, economics, accounting, international relations, science or technology from a university or institution of equivalent status, preferably one at which Arabic is the principal language of instruction.

Completion of an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) or post-graduate diploma in modern languages, translation, interpretation, law, or another relevant subject is preferred.

No prior work experience is required, but relevant work experience may be taken into consideration. Two or more years of practical experience in translation, verbatim reporting, editing or a related field is desirable.

Applications from external and internal candidates (including staff members from the General Service and related categories) are welcome.

The application process is open until 29 July 2022.

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