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COMPUTER-AIDED TRANSCRIPTION

• A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY AND A SPRINGBOARD FOR THE
  ACHIEVMENT OF UN DEVELOPMENT MILLENIUM GOALS

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LAUSANNE
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AFRICA SCRIPT IS BUILD WITH STENOTYPE GRANDJEAN
HELP
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CAMTEL TRAINEES IN YAOUNDE, CAMEROON
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AFRICA SCRIPT EARN LEARN TRAINEES
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WE ALSO HELP TO OPEN INHOUSE TRAINING COURS
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ENGLISH FORMER TRAINEEACTUALY STAFF MEMBER AT
CAMEROON NL ASSEMBLY
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SENAT NL ASSEMBLY TRAINEES,TO HELP PARLIAMENT
IN ITS RELEVANT MISSIONS
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THREE TRAINEES WITH THEIR TRAINER IN LOME (TOGO)
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AFRICA SCRIPTTRAINING CENTER
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Senior Court Reporter (English) (G-7)
• The International Criminal Court is seeking
  qualified candidates to fill positions as Senior
  Court reporter - English at the GS-7 level. All
  candidates must pass a test and an interview.
  Only those candidates who are successful in the
  test will be invited for an interview.
• Vacancy Announcement No.05-ADM-052-REDeadline for
  Applications10.07.2005Post numberTo be
  determinedDuty StationThe HagueOrganizational
  UnitCourt Management Section, RegistryType of
  Appointment and durationOne year initiallyMinimum
  net annual salary (single rate) 40,867DUTIES
  AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the general
  supervision of the Head of Court Management
  Section, the incumbent shall1. Supervise the
  work of court reporters and text processors
  working in his/her language, providing guidance
  and training, organizing and assigning work, and
  monitoring and advising on performance2. Monitor
  and oversee the production and quality of
  accurate records of court proceeding, identifying
  solutions to disruptions or incidents likely to
  effect the quality of transcripts3. Finalize and
  authenticate transcripts as official records
  within the time limits established4. Ensure the
  accurate use of language, verifying spelling,
  references, citations create and maintain
  dictionaries, glossaries, and databases 5. Take
  verbatim records of court proceedings in
  shorthand in real-timer context using a
  computerized stenotype machine6. Transcribe
  various types of records and notes in order to
  produce a complete English transcript, using a
  computer aided transcription system
• 7. Maintain security and safeguarding of
  records.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualifications Post secondary specialized
  course in court reporting or equivalent highly
  desirable, followed by intensive training in the
  occupation certification as court reporter by
  successfully passing registered professional
  reporters examinations is an advantageAdvanced
  shorthand and typing speeds of between 200 to 225
  words per minuteAbility to use a CAT system in
  a microsoft windows environment, equipment is
  provided by the CourtGood knowledge of legal
  terminology and exposure to courtroom
  environment Excellent grammar and editing
  skills required to produce grammatically correct
  transcriptsKnowledge of the basic maintenance
  of the steno equipmentPlanning and
  organisation, accountability, good communication
  skills, interpersonal skillsAbility to work
  under constant pressure and to maintain a high
  level of speed, accuracy, alertness and
  concentration good hearing.Operate in
  compliance with organisational regulations and
  rulesCreativity actively seek to improve Court
  reporting services. Experience 8 years, with a
  minimum of 5 years in courtroom environment, and
  preferably in an international environment,
  real-time experience is required.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Text Processor (English) (G-4)
• The International Criminal Court is seeking
  qualified candidates to fill positions as Text
  processor-English at the GS-4 level. All
  candidates must pass a test and an interview.
  Only those candidates who are successful in the
  test will be invited for an interview.Vacancy
  Announcement No.05-ADM-054-REDeadline for
  Applications10.07.2005Post numberTo be
  determinedDuty StationThe HagueOrganizational
  UnitCourt Management Section, RegistryType of
  Appointment and durationOne year initiallyMinimum
  net annual salary (single rate) 29,088DUTIES
  AND RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the general
  supervision of the Head of Court Management
  Section, and the direct supervision of the Senior
  court reporter, the incumbent shall1. Correct
  grammar and spelling of verbatim records of court
  proceedings made by court reporters for real-time
  use of the transcript within the courtroom, using
  computer-aided transcription system (CAT)2.
  Proofread and format transcripts 3. Format and
  text process documents in English, ensuring
  adherence to deadlines. 4. Assist the court
  reporters and perform any other duties assigned
  by the supervisor, including transcribing
  recordings other than hearings, assist with the
  formatting of documents for publication, etc.

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QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEQualifications
  High School diploma or equivalent diploma of
  higher secondary education highly
  desirableSignificant skills in using modern
  personal computer equipment are essential
  knowledge of window-based word processing and
  database or spreadsheet programmesAbility to
  type at the minimum prescribed speed of 50 wpm,
  ability to read stenotype strokes highly
  desirableAbility to work under constant
  pressure and in a real-time context and to
  maintain a high level of accuracy, alertness and
  concentration good hearingWide vocabulary,
  sound knowledge of spelling, good at grammar,
  spelling and punctuationFamiliarity with legal
  terminology and exposure to courtroom
  environment Able to communicate information
  accurately, organisational skills, able to work
  independentlyFlexibility and willingness to
  work to a court reporter's specificationOperate
  in compliance with organisational regulations and
  rulesExperience a minimum of 4 years of
  progressively responsible and related experience
  in clerical funtions, preferably as a typist in
  English.

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WHY PARTNER WITH THE UN?

• Partnerships are particularly important in a
  global world where traditional boundaries between
  the impact of global public versus private
  responsibilities have become increasingly
  blurred, and where threats to health, such as
  AIDS, the environment and climate change extend
  far beyond national boundaries. Hence it is not a
  surprise that a common agenda is emerging for
  action between the UN, the private sector and
  civil society. Partnering with the UN to
  alleviate complex social problems such as
  poverty, exploitation, human rights abuses and
  the spread of diseases has many advantages
• Combining the expertise and efficiency of
  companies and foundations with the breadth and
  depth of development experience of the United
  Nations, will enable progress in less time with
  greater impact.
• Contributing to social causes should be seen as
  an investment which will lead to creation of
  markets for the poor it also shows corporate
  social responsibility in action.
• The private sector can benefit from the UNs
  convening power and ability to facilitate
  dialogue with governments and other major
  stakeholders, including academic institutions.
• The UN is a system of organizations created and
  directed by sovereign Member States. Its
  programmes and activities are directed at every
  conceivable human endeavor. Its organizations
  operate in almost every country of the world
  dealing with social, economic, humanitarian and
  political issues and concerns, striving to
  protect and improve the lives of the most
  vulnerable in society.  Partners with the UN
  can build capacity in emerging markets,
  help promote political stability and good
  governance, battle corruption and human rights
  abuses, encourage innovation and new ways of
  thinking, improve health, education, the
  environment and social well-being.In recent years
  the United Nations has increased its efforts to
  foster partnerships. The UN Fund for
  International Partnerships (UNFIP) was
  established in March 1998 after Ted Turner
  announced his gift of 1 billion to support UN
  causes the year before. Turner set up a public
  charity called the United Nations Foundation to
  administer this gift. UNFIP and the UN Foundation
  work closely to fund and develop programmes to
  educate the public about the UN and to build new
  partnerships for the UN system. The success of
  the UNs partnership with the UN Foundation has
  spurred a multiplier effect that has enabled
  UNFIP and the UN to attract and foster additional
  partnerships. UNFIP has been asked to facilitate
  and promote such new partnerships, networks and
  alliances with a variety of sources. A few of the
  partners UNFIP works with include the Bill and
  Melinda Gates Foundation, Cisco Systems Inc., The
  Citigroup Private Bank, the European Foundation
  Centre, Hewlett-Packard, Hilton Foundation,
  PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Vodafone.

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ASSOCIATE EXPERTS PROGRAMME

• This Programme offers young professionals who are
  graduates from universities orinstitutions of
  higher education an opportunity to acquire
  professional experience inthe technical
  cooperaton of the United Nations Secretariat.
• The Associate Experts, who may have limited or no
  professional experience, are recruited under
  bilateral agreements between the UN and the donor
  countries for development projects or regional
  projects or regional activities within the UN's
  wide fields of competence. They are provided by
  the nineteen governments that participatein the
  Associate Experts Programme (Australia, Austria,
  Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
  Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, The
  Netherlands, Norway,Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
  Turkey and United Kingdom).
• Associate Experts are generally nationals of
  these countries. Some of these countries,however,
  agree to finance nationals of developing
  countries, particularly of least developed
  countries, as associate experts.
• Associate experts are governed by the UN 200
  Series Staff Regulations and Rules, which are
  applicable to all technical cooperation project
  personnel. Although some of the entitlements
  applicable to international project personnel are
  reduced, these conditions are determined by the
  prospective donor countries, who meet
  regularlyto discuss such policy matters.
  Agreements concluded between the donor countries
  and the UN outline the respective obligations of
  both contracting parties.
• Upon receipt of a breakdown of estimated costs
  from the UN Associate Experts Programme, the
  donor country deposits the necessary funds to
  cover all costs, such as salary, allowances,
  insurance and travel expenses, as well as
  administrativeexpenses incurred by the UN. The
  salary levels of associate experts are
  determinedby the donor countries in consultation
  with the UN.
• Associate Experts perform their duties either
  under the supervision of an experiencedexpert
  specializing in their field and the Chief
  Technical Adviser of the project or of a
  regional adviser. Associate Experts recruited for
  projects of a national character may be called
  upon to work under the supervision of the
  National Director responsiblefor the project.
• Associate Experts' initial one-year appointment
  may be extended if their performance is deemed
  satisfactory (the standard length of appointment
  varies according to donor country). On
  completion of their UN contracts, the great
  majority of the Associate Expertsresume their
  professional careers in their home countries, go
  back to universities toreinforce their
  international experience with advanced studies,
  or take assignments under bilateral technical
  assistance programmes. It is highly desirable
  that AssociateExperts be able to pursue careers
  in development activities. Although a few take
  on regular staff member posts, there is no
  automatic transfer to regular staff
  positions.However, they have a fair chance of
  applying for such positions, as any other
  candidate.
• For further information please contact Associate
  Experts Programme, One U.N. Plaza,Room DC1-802,
  New York, NY, 10017, USA (E-mail tomassi_at_un.org