The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is the main source of multilateral financing for economic, social and institutional development for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Title

Corporate Services Senior Specialist - Interpreter-1000000277

Description

The IDB's Interpretation Section is currently seeking candidates for the position of Interpreter.  The Section provides interpretation services for the institutions of the IDB Group, namely the Board of Governors, the Board of Executive Directors, and Senior Management Committees of the IDB, the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), as well as the Donors Committee of the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF).  It also hires and coordinates interpretation services for IDB Group seminars and events.

Pre-selected candidates will be required to take a simultaneous interpretation test.

Key Responsibilities 

• Interprets into Spanish from English, French and Portuguese, employing appropriate vocabulary and correctly applying professional, scientific, and technical concepts and terms. Monitors and promotes the consistent application of methodologies, procedures, policies and best practices.
• Prepares for meetings by reviewing Bank documents and doing research to ensure a thorough understanding of issues, concepts, and terminology.
• Contributes to the Interpretation section's terminology files.
• Acts as coordinating interpreter for free-lance teams at Headquarters and for the Spanish booth at the Annual Meeting.
• Assists the Chief of the Interpretation section in his/her duties and replaces the Chief in his/her absence when necessary.
• Provides input to resolve complex technical problems related to Interpretation.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to more junior staff.

Qualifications

Technical Competencies

• Education:  Advanced university degree or equivalent training and an internationally recognized Interpretation Certificate (may be substituted with four additional years of experience).  A university degree in fields related to the Bank's work is desirable; an in-depth understanding of economic, financial and development concepts and terminology is essential.
• Experience:  A minimum of five years of recent experience as conference interpreter, including at least four years with international organizations.  In-house experience as a staff interpreter at an international organization is highly desirable.
• Languages:  Perfect command of Spanish coupled with an excellent knowledge of English and at least one, and preferably two, of the Bank's other official languages, French and Portuguese.  (Ideally Spanish A,  English B, French and Portuguese C)

Core Competencies

• Functional and technical expertise:  Has superior skills as a simultaneous interpreter and an in-depth knowledge of international development issues and technical terminology in relevant fields.
• Initiative, drive for results and adaptability:  Initiates and supports improvements at work, acting resourcefully in response to work demands.  Must be able to work under stressful conditions while maintaining a sustained level of performance.
• Teamwork:  Takes initiative to assist others; shares information, knowledge and best practices; proactively supports colleagues and co-workers.
• Building professional bonds:  Networks within and outside of the Bank.  Maintains positive relationships even under difficult circumstances.
• Service orientation:  Communicates and interacts in a way that demonstrates a clear understanding of the client's needs; assimilates key lessons to anticipate future needs.  Fosters constructive working relationships with the Section's clients, consistently demonstrating sound judgment, tact, discretion and flexibility.

The IDB offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including relocation expenses.

The IDB is committed to gender equality and encourages women to apply.
We seek diversity also in terms of nationality, ethnicity, race and educational background.
Persons living with disability or HIV/AIDS are equally encouraged to apply.

Contact

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