Translator in The German Translation Section

il y a 1 mois


Paris, France European Space Agency Temps plein

Translator in the German Translation Section

**Job Requisition ID**:19065**Date Posted**:6 November 2024**Closing Date**:27 November 2024 23:59 CET/CEST**Publication**:Internal & External**Type of Contract**:Permanent**Directorate**:Director General's Services**Workplace**:Paris, FR**Grade Band**:L2 - L4

**Location**
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France**Technical competencies**
Ability to produce accurate translations of high idiomatic quality from source texts of considerable complexity, and to do so quickly and under pressure
Ability to revise translations provided by internal and external translators, ensuring an accurate and high-quality result, and to do so quickly and under pressure
Proficiency in the use of computer-assisted language technologies (CAT tools, machine translation, and others)
Proficiency in terminology work and the use of multilingual terminology databases
Knowledge of the different domains of the space sector and the Agency’s programmes and activities
-Knowledge of the relevant Agency rules, processes and procedures

**Description**
Translator in the German Translation Section, Language Services and Minute-Writing Division, Director General’s Cabinet, Director General’s Services

**Duties**
Reporting to the Head of the German Translation Section, you will:

- revise a wide range of German translations provided by internal and external translators (as soon as required level of proficiency is reached);
- contribute actively to the ongoing efforts to reinforce the translation technology capabilities of the Division and remain up to date with new technologies in the translation domain (CAT tools, machine translation, and other relevant technologies as and when they emerge);
- contribute to the Division-wide terminology efforts in cooperation with the Division’s Terminologist/Language Technologist by providing input for ESA’s multilingual term base;
- provide assistance and advice to ESA staff on the appropriate use of German.

**Behavioural competencies**
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking

For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook

**Education**
A master's in translation with the following language combination is required for this post:
A: German
B: English
C: French

**Additional requirements**
You must have German as your native language, and both a thorough knowledge and extensive practical experience of English and French. Knowledge of other languages of ESA member or partner states, especially Spanish or Italian, would be an asset.

**Please note that you should provide your Motivation letter written in German.**
You must have experience in professional translation, preferably in an international environment or in an industrial, legal, or scientific field relevant to the Agency’s work.
You must have up-to-date experience of translation technologies (CAT tools, machine translation, terminology databases and others).
A keen team spirit and the ability to work in harmony with persons of different nationalities are essential.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness**
**Important Information and Disclaimer** Note that ESA is in the process of transitioning to a Matrix setup, which could lead to organisational changes affecting this position.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding working conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.**Nationality and Languages**
The working languages of the Agency are English and French.- Member States, Associate Members or Cooperating States.

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