Translator (M/W/X) Expired
Published on 27/08/2024
Manpower Luxembourg S.A.
Manpower is urgently recruiting for one of its clients, a European Institution located in Luxembourg:
Translator (m/f/x)
Translator (m/f/x)
Job Description: As the Translator/Reviser/Editor, you will translate texts from French, German and possibly other source languages into English, edit client publications written in English, and provide assistance to the Head of Unit. He/she will work in a team of four translators who make up one of the six units of the Linguistic Services Division and who contribute to meeting the Bank’s institutional translation requirements. You will report directly to the Head of the English Language Unit under the overall supervision of the Head of the Linguistic Services Division.
Key Accountabilities:
• Translation of texts from French, German and possibly other source languages into English (mainly documents for the governing bodies and texts for publication in print and on the website of the client);
• Revision of translations from French, German and possibly other source languages into English produced by in-house staff and freelance translators;
• Editing of client publications written in English;
• Proofreading of previously edited client publications;
• Active contribution towards enhancing the terminological entries in the Division’s terminological database (Multiterm);
• Contribution towards good maintenance and management of the Unit’s translation memories.
Background:
• University degree or post-grad qualification in translation (good knowledge in the fields of economics, business administration, finance and/or banking will be an asset) or in economics.
• At least three years of professional experience .
• English as a main language. Excellent knowledge of French. Knowledge of other languages of the European Union (notably Spanish and/or German) would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of standard office tools, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of computer-aided translation tools (preferably the Trados suite of tools, including Trados Studio) and of terminology tools used for terminology extraction, recognition and management.
• Proficiency in the use of machine translation and in post-editing.
• Strong reference collection ability.
Competencies:
• Achievement Drive: continually keeps an eye on performance, focusing on improving it, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals.
• Change Orientation: Adapts to differences and changes in the environment; takes a flexible approach to reach outcomes.
• Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team; works collaboratively with peers across organisational boundaries based on a genuine interest in and an accurate understanding of others and their individual perspectives and concerns.
• Organisational Commitment: Is willing to commit to an organisation whose mission is to support Europe and is open to diversity, and to align her/his own behavior with the organisation’s needs and intrinsic values, acting with integrity in ways that promote the organisation’s mission, policies and rules.
Interested in joining a European Institution? Please apply online.
Your application will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
Your application will be treated with the strictest confidentiality
