The Gazette 1994

GAZETTE

MWH

APRIL 1994

Counc il of Eu r ope

Conse il de I ' Eu r ope

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Translators, join the Secretariat of the European Commission

of Human Rights in Strasbourg!

This permanent post in the European

Commission of Human Rights is open to

all nationals of member states of the

Council of Europe.

Working under the authority of the

Secretary to the Commission, you will

translate into English mainly legal texts

written in French and, perhaps, other

European languages. These will include

decisions of the European Commission of

Human Rights, reports, individual opinions,

memoranda, press releases, etc.

Aged under 45, you must have a good

university degree, broad general cultural

awareness, and appropriate professional

experience, preferably in the translation

of legal texts.

English will be your mother tongue, and

you will need an excellent knowledge of

French and at least one other European

language. Knowledge of European legal

systems, especially the English and

French, would be an advantage.

We offer attractive remuneration and

conditions of employment

Further information and official applica-

tion forms (to be returned by 31 May

1994) may be obtained from the Human

Resources

Division

(Recruitment Section),

Council of Europe, 67075 Strasbourg

Cedex, France. Please quote ref. 45194

and enclose a self-addressed, unstamped

envelope (23 x 32 cm).

Translators

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International Bar Association

Executive Director

London

Salary Negotiable

The International Bar Association is a rapidly expanding organisation that currently provides Law Societies, Bar

Associations and over 16,000 individual lawyers in 174 countries with a forum through which they can exchange, discuss

and represent their experience of issues in international legal practice. These include human rights, international business

law, practice management, and support for the legal profession internationally. Each year, one major international

conference and numerous specialist seminars are organised worldwide. The IBA also publishes books and journals.

THE POSITION

THE PERSON REQUIRED WILL

• Reports to theAssociation's governing body as the head

• Have proven ability to work effectively in a service

of its full-time staff, based in London.

organisation run by elected members, identifying and

• Is responsible for all aspects of the management of IBA's

advising on policy issues.

activities to support the work of the honorary officers

• Have demonstrated a track record in organising and

and meet the needs of the membership in general.

delivering projects to deadlines and within budget.

• Supports the honorary officers in representing IBA to

• Have writing and oral communication skills; graduate

other professional bodies and governmental authorities.

level or equivalent education.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence and

• Be fluent in English; ability to speak other languages

should be sent to: Mr Michael Brandon, Korn/Ferry Carré/

will be helpful.

Orban International, 252 Regent Street, London WIR 5DA.

• A legal qualification is desirable, though not essential.

Telephone: 071 312 3100. The closing date for applications is

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30 June 1994.

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