of proficiency

(ii) Language proficiency, number of participants passed by language

Proficiency in another language was considered an additional asset.

driving proficiency in the types of vehicles and terrain in the operational area

Procurement staff members generally have several years experience with a relatively high level of proficiency in the management of the day to day procurement activities.

Nevertheless, where operational needs so require, individual departments can seek exemption for candidates with special expertise but who do not meet the language proficiency requirements.

Programme managers are advised that linguistic proficiency should be taken into account in the selection of candidates.

Information in the skills inventory database includes work experience, training, language proficiency, professional preferences and supervisory experience.

Information on language proficiency certification and the date obtained is also included in the profile of the applicants.

(d) Languages must have the relevant language as the primary language (usually mother tongue) oral and written proficiency in that language, with strong knowledge of spelling and grammar.

A second language allowance is payable for proficiency demonstrated by passing the prescribed examination in a third official language.

8. Linguistic proficiency is one of the criteria used in the selection, assignment or promotion of staff of the Secretariat.

DPKO has stated that, based on experience from past years, key issues of concern related to language proficiency and driving skills.

The incumbent will assist also in the administration of UNLB's official staff travel, language proficiency examinations and the medical insurance plan.

By comparison, the national proficiency average is 30 per cent for the fourth grade and 31 per cent for the eighth grade.

During 1995, the UNDCP laboratory continued to implement the International Proficiency Testing (IPT) Scheme as part of the International Quality Assurance Programme.

However, the border patrol officers do not yet have the capacity to perform professional tasks at the desired level of proficiency and competence.

205. The Commission noted that in most organizations, there was no usage requirement and no retesting to ascertain if proficiency had been maintained.

In order to acquire primary education or secondary education, every student studies the state language and takes state language proficiency examinations within the scale and in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the MES.

TDRS 1 was in position at longitude 85 degrees E. over the Indian Ocean by February 7, 1994, and NASA declared GRTS to be operational on April 1, 1994, with a proficiency of over 97 percent.

The programme also includes practical work and offers participants the opportunity to acquire proficiency in the use of image processing and geographical information systems software.

The divergent proficiency profiles of officers from different nations is not surprising, given the different mother tongues, military cultures, training standards, technology and even terminology used.

Language proficiency examinations in the six official languages are conducted twice a year at over 100 test sites to staff members throughout the United Nations system.

In accordance with provision 19 of the Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, Governments and law enforcement agencies should ensure that all law enforcement officials are tested in accordance with appropriate proficiency standards in the use of force.

American Samoa Community College offers two year degree courses in arts and sciences and programmes offering certificates of proficiency in vocational and clerical skills, business and nursing.

23. Notes with appreciation the efforts made by the Secretariat to address the concerns expressed by delegations on translation related matters, and encourages the Secretariat to continue its efforts to improve quality and proficiency in all six translation services

The Laboratory continued to implement the International Proficiency Testing Scheme as part of an international quality assurance programme in which about 100 drug testing laboratories worldwide took part.

To further promote the use of official languages within the Organization, language incentives are provided to staff who are successful in the proficiency examinations in the official languages.

The Australian Government also funds a range of community organizations and local government bodies to provide settlement services to permanent residents who have arrived in the past five years as humanitarian entrants or family stream migrants with low English proficiency.

DPKO concurs with the Office's view that it would be very useful if all contributing nations followed the same selection criteria, including the required skills and standards of proficiency outlined in the Selection Standards and Training Guidelines for United Nations Military Observers (2002).

For example, the United Nations language programme covered the administration of language proficiency examinations for many other organizations of the system at a vast network of over 100 test sites, with examinations in six official languages for some 3,000 staff per year.

I've heard it said that there is no way for you to ever reach native proficiency in a language if you haven't started studying it before the age of twelve.

A language allowance is payable to staff in the General Service and related categories and in the Field Service category who have demonstrated proficiency in any two official United Nations languages.

In the order of importance, the next challenges identified by respondents were differing levels of language proficiency, driving skills, radio communications and map reading skills (including use of global positioning system technology).

61. As specified in ST AI 413 of 25 March 1996, linguistic proficiency is one of the seven criteria for promotion of staff and it is taken into consideration by reviewing bodies.

The national police force has gained considerable experience since it assumed responsibility for internal security in May 2004, but still lacks critical skills and proficiency, particularly in the areas of investigations, forensics and logistics.

An Estonian citizen with active legal capacity from 25 to 70 years of age who resides in Estonia, has proficiency of the Estonian language at the advanced level, and is of suitable moral character for the activity of a lay judge may be appointed as a lay judge.

I would like also to express our appreciation to Mr. Udovenko for the proficiency and insight with which he presided over the fifty second session. The Republic of Bulgaria, as an associated country, has aligned itself with the statement on behalf of the European Union, delivered by Mr. Wolfgang Schüssel, Vice Chancellor and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Austria.

Among the prerequisites for citizenship, set out in article 8 of the Law on Citizenship, is proof of continuous residence in Croatia of at least five years and proficiency in the Croatian and Latin script .

The Office also conducted a process review of the language proficiency examination, which led to a streamlining of procedures, and reassessed the system for allocating training resources to departments, which resulted in their decentralized management.

While OIOS acknowledges national sensitivities regarding any form of oversight when it comes to military training, it is of the view that the development of common standards is the only way to enhance excellence in peacekeeping proficiency.

The Committee noted with appreciation the efforts made by the Secretariat to address the concerns expressed by delegations on translation related matters, including through continuous training for staff and the introduction of new technology, and encouraged the Secretariat to continue its efforts to improve quality and proficiency in all six translation services.

To obtain all types of training and education, formal and non formal including that relating to functional literacy, as well as, inter alia, the benefit of all community and extension services, in order to increase their technical proficiency

To obtain all types of training and education, formal and non formal, including that relating to functional literacy, as well as, inter alia, the benefit of all community and extension services, in order to increase their technical proficiency.

d. To obtain all types of training and education, formal and non formal, including that relating to functional literacy, as well as, inter alia, the benefit of all community and extension services, in order to increase their technical proficiency