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Language Services Assistant - Arabic, G5

United Nations, Department for General Assembly and Conference Management – DCS Nairobi

NairobiMid level · Not statedCloses Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 07:59 EATChecked 12 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

The United Nations Office at Nairobi is hiring a Language Services Assistant for its Arabic Translation and Text Processing Unit. This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and suits candidates with strong language skills in Arabic and English, and experience in desktop publishing and language support.

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What you will do

  • Perform administrative and language-related tasks to assist language managers and staff.
  • Respond to queries about language services, procedures, and protocols.
  • Maintain records of activities and staff attendance.
  • Carry out desktop publishing tasks such as proofreading, formatting documents, creating tables and graphics, and checking document versions.
  • Align bitexts to help produce high-quality translation memories.
  • Assist in distributing work, monitoring progress, and managing incoming and outgoing documents.
  • Support data collection, analysis, and preparation of presentations and reports.
  • Help update information materials like web pages and brochures.
  • Train and guide junior staff on language service tools and processes.
  • Work collaboratively in teams and assist managers in organizing team work.

Requirements

  • Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • A minimum of five years of relevant experience in desktop publishing, including draft typing, copy editing, proofreading, design, and typographical layout is required.
  • For candidates with a first-level university degree, the required experience is reduced to three years.
  • Knowledge of UN editorial rules is desirable.
  • At least one year of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.
  • Fluency in Arabic at UN Level IV in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.
  • Fluency in English at UN Level III in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.

How to apply

Applicants must apply through the employer's official contact before Wednesday, 25 November 2026. The employer has not published further application instructions.

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