名词员必须对联合国使用的术语了如指掌，因此，这些职位通常仅对联合国的现任职员或曾在联合国任职的语言专业人员（例如笔译员、编辑员或逐字记录员）开放。然而，在一些工作地点和区域委员会，名词员的职位空缺信息通常公布在联合国工作机会网页上，未通过联合国竞争性考试也可应聘，但未通过考试者必须接受过正式培训以及/或者拥有在大型机构进行术语管理的工作经验。

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• Excellent writing skills in their main language.

• Knowledge of how to craft a good dictionary definition.

• Strong analytical skills; an ability to evaluate information with a certain rapidity and accuracy.

• A good grasp of terminological and reference research techniques, as well as the ability to use documentary and information sources and perform complex research tasks.

• In-depth knowledge of terminology used in the United Nations and related methodology.

• High level of versatility, judgement and discretion.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain required productivity without compromising quality.

• Ability to work collaboratively and willingness to learn from others.

• Ability to work effectively with people of different national, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

• Persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.

United Nations terminologists must:

• In most cases, have passed the United Nations competitive examination for translators, verbatim reporters or editors in the relevant language

• Hold a first-level degree from a university or an institution of equivalent status, normally one at which the language of instruction is their main language

• Have excellent documented knowledge of at least two other official languages of the United Nations

• In some cases, have a minimum of five years' experience as a translator or terminologist, including at least three years as a translator within the United Nations

The requirement of a third language may be waived in the case of candidates who possess relevant expertise.

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