The United Nations is now accepting applications for its upcoming competitive examination for English Translator/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and English Linguists.
The examination establishes a roster to fill present and future vacancies for English Translator/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and English Linguists, as appropriate, in conferences services in New York, Geneva, Vienna and Nairobi, as well as the regional commissions in Addis Ababa, Bangkok, Beirut and Santiago.
Conducted remotely, the examination will simply require a computer and an Internet connection.
This examination is open to candidates who have a perfect command of English (which should be their main language) and an excellent knowledge of two other United Nations official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish). We strongly encourage applications from candidates with excellent knowledge of Arabic or Russian.
To apply, you 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 an institution of equivalent status, preferably one at which English is the principal language of instruction. Completion of an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) or postgraduate diploma in modern languages, translation, interpretation, law or another relevant subject is preferred.
Although no prior work experience is required, two or more years of experience in non-academic settings of translation, verbatim reporting, editing or a related field is desirable.
We welcome applications from external and internal candidates. Applications may be submitted from Thursday, 15 September, to Sunday, 30 October 2022.
More information:
- On United Nations language careers: visit DGACM’s website
- On eligibility criteria for this exam: visit UN Careers.
- On United Nations competitive examinations for language positions and what to expect:
- Visit UN Careers
- Visit DGACM’s website
- Updates will also be published on DGACM social media/ Follow DGACM on Twitter (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish), Facebook (English and French), LinkedIn and YouTube.
Tips for preparing:
- Visit the “Exams for translators, editors and verbatim reporters” page on the DGACM website
- Review the “2022 English CELP candidate guide”.
