Translator (Korean/english)

vor 1 Monat

Genf GE, Schweiz World Intellectual Property Organization Vollzeit

Asian Languages Section 1, 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 Asian Languages Section 1.

**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 abreast 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 or equivalent in modern languages, linguistics, in a scientific or technical field, or in a related field.

**Education (Desirable)**

Advanced university degree in translation, 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)**

Experience in translation in a technical or scientific field, or in the field of intellectual property.

**Language (Essential)**

Mother-tongue level of English and excellent knowledge of Korean (first translation language).

**Language (Desirable)**

Ability to translate from English into Korean is considered an advantage.

**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 respect strict deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations 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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