Simultaneous Interpretation Service (LTA), Peru/LAC, 1 year – UNICEF jobs in Peru

PURPOSE OF THE ACTIVITY/TASK

It is required to have one or more professionals to provide the simultaneous interpretation service from English to
Spanish and from Spanish to English in accordance with UNICEF requirements.

Therefore, one or more Long Term Agreements (LTA) will be established.

The LTA is a non-binding Agreement, that is, it does not constitute a commitment to acquire the services.

The LTA will be established considering: i. a fixed validity period (1 year); ii. fixed terms of reference; and iii.
fixed unit price(s), in accordance with Annex 1.

The LTA will be established for the initial period of 1 year with the possibility of extension for a second year and
subsequently for a third year, as long as the consultant’s performance has been satisfactory.

The LTAs will not exceed three years.

SERVICES

Simultaneous translation from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish during meetings, seminars, conferences, workshops,
field visits (in Lima or other regions where UNICEF works) and other events.

Services will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the thematic areas throughout the year.

Considerations:

– The consultant must maintain strict confidentiality regarding the information and documents to which he will have access
during and after the end of the contractual period.
– The LTA will be issued for a reference amount, which may be adjusted depending on the services that are requested by
UNICEF during the contractual period.
– If the budgeted amount is exceeded, UNICEF, in accordance with its procedures, will issue a contract in VISION.

PRODUCT DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND PAYMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES
According to the requirements of the thematic areas.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR DELIVERY OF PRODUCTS
In accordance with the services requested by the thematic areas

SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF PROFESSIONAL FEES

• Payments in local currency Soles.
• Payments for services to the full satisfaction of UNICEF.
• Payments within 30 days of product approval and receipt of Fee Receipt.
• The Receipt for Fees must be sent electronically to the service supervisor, copying topagosperu@unicef.org

SERVICE AT ALL COST
The services performed against the LTA will be at all costs, so any unforeseen expense required to perform
the service will be covered in its entirety by the professional.

TRAVEL
If travel is required, the costs will be covered by UNICEF.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

To apply:
Complete the call form on the TMS (Talent Management System) platform.

Prior to signing the LTA:

• CIC – Description of the Personal Situation duly completed and signed.
• Supplier Registry (MDM)
• SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) Vaccination
• The certificates of the following mandatory courses to be taken through the UNICEF AGORA platform:

o Prevention of Harassment and Abuse of Power (PSHAA)
o Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF
o Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

When traveling:
o BSAFE

Con correo de UNICEF:
o Fraud Awareness
o UNICEF Information Security Awareness

• Consultant Declaration Form (applies only if you are a former UN official or retired staff who receives
  a pension through the UNJSPF).

SUPERVISOR

The supervision and evaluation of the work carried out will be the responsibility of the area officer who requests the services.

LTA period: 1 year, with the possibility of being renewed for up to 3 years.

Assignment of Tasks and Products/Results: According to the requirements of the areas.

Delivery Time: As coordinated.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Bachelors
• master’s degree
• PhD
• Others   x

Disciplines:  Communication, Literature, Linguistics.

EVALUATION FACTORS

Technical evaluation

Factor 1 – Academic training
Degree or specialization in translation and interpretation.
– Accreditation: CV / P11
– Rating range: Complies, Does not comply

Factor 2 – Experience
Experience in translation and interpretation.
Present three (3) contracts or references from three (3)
clients.
– Accreditation: CV / P11 + 3 works + 3 references
– Rating range: Complies, Does not comply

Economic Evaluation
The economic offer must be presented in local currency, according to Annex 1.Final Evaluation
LTA will be established with the professional(s) who meets the minimum requested in the technical part and presents an economic offer suitable for UNICEF.

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This platform allows you to attach documents in .DOC, .DOCx, .PDF, .TXT and links formats. 

Technical proposal

The CV, the cover letter, any document requested to prove your training/experience and the certificates that prove your education, must be attached in the following fields: 

• Please upload your C.V. / Resume.
• Please upload your cover letter
• Please upload writing sample or list of publication or portfolio of your works that is in line with the assignment described in TOR/Vacancy Announcement
• Please upload a copy of your highest level of education certificate.

Economic proposal

This platform is designed to enter the USD economic proposal. Therefore, indicate the amount of the economic proposal at all costs (considering travel, if applicable) in USD, in the following field: 

• Please state your overall fee for the whole assignment including all travel cost related and other expenses related to the assignment.

The consultants must present their detailed economic proposal in soles.

The detailed financial proposal must be attached in the following field: 

• Please upload Financial Proposal here

OBSERVATIONS

Individuals engaged on a consultancy or individual contract basis will not be considered “staff members” under the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and UNICEF policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits. provided for therein (such as the right to vacation and medical insurance coverage). Your conditions of service will be governed by your contract and by the General Conditions of Contract for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Individual consultants and contractors are responsible for determining their tax obligations and paying any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The successful candidate is solely responsible for ensuring that the visa (if applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid throughout the contract period. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of full SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) vaccination status with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to assuming mission. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and who are not expected to work or visit UNICEF facilities, program delivery sites or to interact directly with the communities with which UNICEF works, or to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consulting contracts. 

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodations to consultants with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible computer programs, assistance on mission trips, or personal assistants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodations during the selection process and later in your assignment.