Translator (English)

• The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties.
• Nature of competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency
• Duration of appointment: 5 Year(s) - renewal or conversion of the contract is possible under certain conditions see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security policies
• Directorate/Service: DG/SEIR - Strategy, Engagement and Institutional Relations
• Working arrangement: EUROCONTROL operates a hybrid working model that combines onsite presence with remote work opportunities. Remote working is subject to specific limits set out in internal rules and must align with business needs and managerial approval. Please note that full-time remote work is not permitted.
• Reserve list: Applicable - See details in the "Useful information" section

Your team

Within the Office of the Director General , the Strategy, Engagement and Institutional Relations (SEIR) Unit reports directly to the Director General and plays a key role in shaping and coordinating the Agency’s strategic direction and external engagement. SEIR is responsible for managing strategic initiatives, institutional relations, corporate communications (both internal and external), and the Agency’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) portfolio, with the aim of strengthening EUROCONTROL’s influence, coherence, and positive impact across the aviation sector.

Translators are assigned to Institutional Relations, which manages EUROCONTROL’s stakeholder relations, supports governance and outreach, and ensures accurate internal and external communications, including translating documents in all official Agency languages, proofreading, interpretation, and providing terminological support to internal and external translators, interpreters, and stakeholders.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Process requests for proofreading and translation into English using the Language Service's translation management tool, confirming (formatting) requirements and deadlines, and seeking clarification where necessary to ensure timely delivery.
• Translate into English administrative, legal, financial and technical documents drafted in French or other languages of the Organisation’s Member States in subject areas related to the missions of the EUROCONTROL Organisation and the internal operation of its Agency.
• Simplify and proofread complex documents, often drafted by non-native speakers of English, to ensure clarity, accuracy and accessibility for a wide audience.
• Revise the translations of fellow team members and external providers.
• Assist translators from other language teams in understanding complex texts written in English.
• Maintain multilingual databases and glossaries to ensure consistency and accuracy in translations.
• Actively contribute to optimising workflows and the use of AI tools and technology in the Language Service.
• Provide linguistic advice and liaise with stakeholders.
• Administer language testing in English for new recruits, as required.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Candidates must fulfil one of the following requirements:
  • Completion of third level studies in a relevant domain (e.g. translation or modern languages) meeting EQF Level 7 followed by at least 3 years of relevant professional experience or
  • Completion of third level studies in a relevant domain (e.g. translation or modern languages), meeting EQF Level 6 followed by at least 4 years of relevant professional experience.
  European Qualifications Framework (EQF) .
• Internal candidates can check on the intranet to see what level of in-house experience is considered equivalent to educational qualifications where appropriate.
• Experience and proficiency in the use of CAT tools and experience with machine translation and AI tools (proficiency in the use of Trados Studio would be a significant asset).
• Experience and proficiency in the use of standard office applications and internet-based search tools.
• Analytical thinking: you analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
• Customer focus: you adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Results focus: you seek to improve personal performance.
• Quality focus: you set and foster high quality standards.
• Planning and organising: you plan ahead and adapt as required.
• Ability to work in a m