Job Opportunity at the International Criminal Court: Freelance Transcriber - Arabic

The Language Services Unit (LSU) at the ICC is offering a work opportunity as a freelance transcriber of Arabic (Standard). Accredited transcribers on the roster will be contacted for work assignments based on their acceptance of the applicable rates and terms and conditions, their availability, and their suitability for a particular project based on their profile and experience, as well as information security constraints.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in listening to, understanding, and writing Standard Arabic is a pre-requisite. Working knowledge of either English or French is also a pre-requisite.
• The candidate must possess good computer and information technology skills;
• The candidate must apply attention to detail with information and data accuracy;
• The candidate must respect information confidentiality;
• The candidate must deliver on the deadline.

The freelance transcriber should preferably though not necessarily:

• Hold a professional qualification in the field of languages or linguistics;
• Have prior experience in transcription or any other language-related profession, ideally in a legal setting;
• Have experience using transcription hardware and software, as well as extranets;

Scope of Services:

Freelance Transcribers working in the required languages will be expected to:

• Produce self-reviewed transcripts swiftly and accurately from audio or video recordings in keeping with LSU guidelines and glossaries;
• Consult with the LSU Transcription Team to clarify ambiguities, assist in building glossaries and provide feedback;
• Apply the feedback provided by the LSU Transcription Team to ensure the delivery of a quality product.

ICC Core Competencies:

Dedication to the mission and values:

• Acts consistently in accordance with the mission and values of the Organisation;
• Maintains confidentiality, acts with integrity, and shows respect for diversity;
• Shows commitment to the organization;
• Presents a positive image of the organization during external discussions.

Professionalism:

• Applies professional and technical expertise;
• Keeps abreast of organizational issues;
• Produces workable solutions to a range of problems;

Teamwork:

• Listens, consults, and communicates proactively;
• Handles disagreements with tact and diplomacy;
• Recognizes and rewards the contribution of others;

Learning and developing:

• Identifies development strategies needed to achieve work and career goals and makes use of developmental or training opportunities;
• Learns from successes and failures;
• Seeks feedback and gives feedback to others to increase organizational effectiveness;
• Seeks opportunities for improvement of work;
• Has an open mind and contributes to innovation.

Handling uncertain situations:

• Adapts to changing circumstances;
• Deals with ambiguity, making positive use of the opportunities it presents;
• Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances;
• Manages time effectively.

Interaction:

• Expresses opinions, information, and key points of an argument clearly;
• Handles contacts with diplomacy and tact;
• Communicates in a transparent and open way with internal and external contacts while complying with confidentiality requirements.

Realizing objectives:

• Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm;
• Keeps to agreements with others;
• Focuses on client needs;
• Takes responsibility for actions, projects, and people;
• Monitors and maintains quality and productivity.

Assessment Method:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a transcription accreditation test. Accreditation is subject to obtaining the necessary security clearance. Successful candidates will then be placed on a roster of accredited transcribers.

General Information:

The selected candidate will be subject to a Personnel Security Clearance (PSC) process in accordance with the ICC policy. The PSC process will include but will not be limited to, verification of the information provided in the personal history form and a criminal record check. All candidates should be in a position to submit an electronic copy of their passport and all diplomas listed on their profile when requested.

About the International Criminal Court:

An intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague, Netherlands. The ICC is the first and only permanent international court with jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.

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