Personnel Section invites all qualified National candidates to apply for the announced position. All interested candidates should submit their applications (Personal History Form- P11) as well as their latest performance report (i.e. special report) to Recruitment Unit/Personnel Section (email: minustah-recruitment@un.org). It is strongly recommended that you include the vacancy number of the above position in your application. Acknowledgment will be sent to short listed candidates only. Any applications received after the deadline will not be accepted. The female candidatures are particularly encouraged.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship: Under the direct supervision of UNPOL or MILITARY officer in charge, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

Description of Duties:

• Accompany UNPOL Officers or Military on patrols, to handle language support duties the office, as and when required;
• Interface between the local population and UNPOL and Military to facilitate clear and concise communication between parties in support to operations;
• Provide language support in a calm and unbiased manner when confronted with local conflicts in a policing situation or military patrol activity;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

Professionalism - Ensure punctuality and reliability in daily assignments.
Communication – Ability to speak and write in the required languages in a clear and concise manner.
Technological Awareness – Computer knowledge is an advantage.
Teamwork – Very good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect diversity.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education - Completion of secondary/high school education with confirmed diploma/certificate.
Work Experience - At least two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Languages - Fluency in written and spoken Creole, English, French and Spanish. Portuguese would be an advantage.