Organization: ICC – International Criminal Court
Location: Remote Multiple locations
Grade: Level not specified – Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
translations and Languages
Deadline for Applications: Open
Organizational Unit: Language Services Unit, Services Section, Office of the Prosecutor
Duty Station: Various
Type of Appointment: Individual contractor on an ad hoc and also short term basis
Minimum Net Annual Salary: Payment relies on fixed prices, per work unit
Contract Duration: Freelance service contracts of adjustable length dependent on functional needs
A roster of freelance transcribers is started as an outcome of the selection process. Once accredited, freelance transcribers might be presented contracts because of the provision of remote transcription products consistent with the functional requirements of the Unit.
Organisational Context
The Integrated Services Division (ISD) within the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) centralizes the special support functions which have cross cutting assistance to the Office. The Division is headed by a Director who’s liable for controlling the cost-effective and reliable delivery of integrated services and making certain the OTP is properly supported through most related service capabilities, technologies and equipment, which right solutions are offered to enable the implementation of the Office ‘s mandate. The services include planning & operations, witness protection and management, information knowledge and evidence management, forensic science, language and administrative support. The Division works to cultivate new approaches and strategies which promote the usage of modern tools and advanced technology as mechanisms to enhance the usefulness of the Office.
Range of Services
Freelance Transcribers operating in the essential language(s) will probably be expected to:
a) Produce self reviewed transcripts accurately and swiftly from audio or video recordings according to LSU guidelines and glossaries;
b) Consult with the LSU Transcription to clarify ambiguities, help in developing glossaries and also provide feedback;
c) Apply the responses offered by the LSU Transcription to guarantee delivery of an excellent product.
Qualifications
· Words Proficiency
Proficiency in listening writing, understanding, and to Modern Hebrew is a pre requisite. A working knowledge of English is additionally a pre requisite.
· Experience
The freelance transcriber ought to ideally though not necessarily:
Hold a specialist qualification in the area of languages or linguistics;
Have prior experience in transcription or perhaps some other language related profession, ideally in a legal setting;
Have experience using transcription hardware and software program, and extranets;
skills and Abilities
· The applicant must:
Possess good computer and information technology skills;
Apply attention to detail with info and information accuracy;
Respect info confidentiality; Deliver on deadline.
· Evaluation Method
Shortlisted applicants is invited to sit down a transcription accreditation test. Accreditation is subject to acquiring the required security clearance. Successful applicants will likely then be put on a roster of accredited transcribers.
Offers of Work
Accredited transcribers on the roster is contacted for work assignments dependent on their acceptance of the appropriate rates and also terms and conditions, their availability, and their suitability for a specific task dependent on their profile and experience, as well info security constraints. The ICC makes no complete assurance of freelance work.
Dynamics of Work
Aware of the dynamics of the ICC’s mandate and operations, freelance transcribers should comprehend that the audio/video material outsourced for transcription might on occasion risk being of an upsetting or disturbing nature.
N.B. The Court reserves the right to priorities candidate’s dependent on functional needs and security constraints.
ICC Core Competencies
Commitment on the mission and values
– Acts regularly in accordance with the mission and values of the Organisation;
– Maintains confidentiality, acts with integrity and demonstrates respect for diversity;
– Shows dedication to the organisation; – Presents a good image of the organisation during outside discussions.
Professionalism
– Applies technical and professional expertise;
– Keeps abreast of organisational issues; – Produces practical solutions to a selection of issues.
Teamwork
– Listens, consults and also communicates proactively;
– Handles disagreements with tact and diplomacy; – Recognises and also rewards the contribution of others.
Learning & developing
– Identifies development techniques needed to attain work and career goals and also makes use of developmental or perhaps training opportunities;
– Learns from successes and failures;
– Seeks feedback and also provides feedback to others to boost organisational effectiveness;
– Seeks opportunities for enhancement of work; – Comes with an open mind and plays a role in innovation.
Handling uncertain situations
– Adapts to changing circumstances;
– Works with ambiguity, making beneficial use of the chances it presents;
– Plans activities and projects well ahead of time and takes account of prospective changing circumstances; – Manages time effectively.
Interaction
– Expresses key, information, and opinions areas of an argument clearly;
– Handles contacts with diplomacy and tact;
– Communicates in an open and transparent way with external and internal contacts while complying with confidentiality requirements.
He realized objectives
– Accepts and deals with demanding goals with enthusiasm;
– Keeps to agreements with others;
– Concentrates on customer needs;
– Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; – Monitors and keeps quality and productivity.
Overall Information
– The selected candidate is going to be governed by a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with ICC policy. The PSC procedure is going to include but won’t be limited to, verification of the info offered in the private history type along with a criminal record check. All applicants must stay in a place to post an electronic copy of their passport along with all diplomas mentioned on their profile when requested;
– Applicants might check out the condition of vacancies on ICC E Recruitment web-site;
– Post being filled ideally by a national of a State Party to the ICC Statute, or even of a State that has signed and is interested in the ratification process or even that is engaged in the accession procedure, but nationals from non state people might additionally be considered;
– In accordance with the Rome Statute, the ICC seeks to achieve reasonable representation of women and men for most positions;
– Applications from female candidates are really encouraged;
– Personnel recruited at the General Service level aren’t worthy in order to the gains given to internationally recruited staff; – The Court reserves the right never to make some appointment to the vacancy, making a scheduled appointment with a lower quality, and making a scheduled appointment with a customized work description.