Translator (German/english)
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English Translation Section (PCT), PCT Translation Division, Patents and Technology Sector
Grade - P3
Contract Duration - 2 years (maximum cumulative length of 5 years) *
Duty Station : CH-Geneva
Publication Date : 30-Oct-2024 Application Deadline : 26-Nov-2024, 4:59:00 PM
This post is a limited-term fixed-term post.
**1.** **Organizational Context**
a. **Organizational Setting**
b. **Purpose Statement**
c. **Reporting Lines**
The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the English Translation Section.
**2.** **Duties and Responsibilities**
The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
**c.** **Use, evaluate and make proposals for the improvement of computer-assisted translation, terminology and machine translation tools and keep informed of technical developments in these areas.
**d.** **Provide assistance to internal translators in response to linguistic queries concerning translation.
**f.** **Perform other related duties as required.
**3.** **Requirements**
**Education (Essential)**
First-level university degree in modern languages, linguistics, in a scientific or technical field, or in a related field.
**Education (Desirable)**
Advanced university degree in translation, in a scientific or technical field, or in a related field.
**Experience (Essential)**
With a first level university degree in the above-mentioned disciplines, six years of relevant professional experience, mainly in the translation and self-revision of technical and scientific texts. With a one-year advanced university degree in modern languages, linguistics or translation, five years, and with a two-year advanced university degree in modern languages, linguistics or translation, four years of relevant professional experience are required.
**Experience (Desirable)**
Translation experience in the field of intellectual property.
**Language (Essential)**
Mother-tongue level of English and excellent knowledge of German and one other language chosen from Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish (first working languages).
**Language (Desirable)**
Knowledge of other PCT publication languages (specifically Arabic, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish).
**Job Related Competencies (Essential)**
Advanced translation skills, with an ability to produce accurate and idiomatically correct translations in line with established translation guidelines.
Ability to grasp scientific, technical and legal issues in a wide variety of fields.
Good knowledge of translation technology and software tools that aid the translation process.
Ability to work accurately and to respect strict deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
**Job Related Competencies (Desirable)**
**4.** **Organizational Competencies**
1. Communicating effectively.
2. Showing team spirit.
3. Demonstrating integrity.
4. Valuing diversity.
5. Producing results.
6. Showing service orientation.
7. Seeing the big picture.
8. Seeking change and innovation.
9. Developing yourself and others.
**5.** **Inform**ation**
**Annual salary**:
**P3**
Annual salary
$64,121
Post adjustment
$61,107
Total Salary
$125,228
Currency USD
Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.
Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.
**Additional Information**
This is not applicable to WIPO staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent appointments, who were recruited following a competition under Staff Regulation 4.10 (“Appointment Boards”).
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill other posts at the same grade with similar functions in accordance with Staff Rule 4.9.5.
The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
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Additional background checks may be required.
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