Language Services Assistant - Arabic, G5 at The United Nations | Nairobi, Kenya
Company/Recruiter: The United Nations
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Kenya, Nairobi
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Closing date
Nov 24, 2026
Employer
The United Nations
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This position is for a Language Services Assistant - Arabic, G5 with the Department for General Assembly and Conference Management DCS Nairobi. The role supports language managers and staff within the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), which serves as the UN headquarters in Africa.Job Overview
Job Title: Language Services Assistant - Arabic, G5Employer: Department for General Assembly and Conference Management DCS NairobiLocation: Nairobi, KenyaJob Type: Full TimeQualification: DiplomaExperience: 5 yearsJob Field: Administration / Facilities, Art / Crafts / Languages
Key Responsibilities
- Perform administrative and language-related duties supporting language managers and staff.
- Address inquiries concerning language services, including established procedures and protocols.
- Maintain records of activities and processes, including staff attendance as necessary.
- Undertake cross-assignments for other language support functions under guidance.
- Execute desktop publishing tasks such as proofreading, document formatting, creating tables and graphics, incorporating revisions, and comparing document versions.
- Align bitexts to aid in the creation of high-quality translation memories.
- Facilitate work distribution, task assignment, progress monitoring, document registration, and electronic document processing.
- Support the gathering and analysis of data, and the preparation of presentations and reports.
- Assist with visualizations and updating informational materials like web pages or brochures.
- Handle a variety of assignments and work shifts as required.
- Aid managers in organizing team work.
- Effectively utilize and master relevant technologies and tools.
- Collaborate effectively within teams by participating actively, communicating clearly, and sharing responsibility for team objectives.
- Train and mentor junior staff on language service tools and processes.
Requirements
- Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
- A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in desktop publishing, encompassing draft typing, copy editing, proofreading, design, and typographical layout, or a related field, is required.
- For candidates holding a first-level university degree, the minimum relevant experience requirement is reduced to three years.
- Familiarity with UN editorial rules is considered desirable.
- One or more years of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
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