Translator-reviser (Korean/english)

Vor 7 Tagen

Genf GE, Schweiz World Intellectual Property Organization Vollzeit

Asian Languages Section 1, PCT Translation Division, Patents and Technology Sector

Grade - P4

Contract Duration - 2 years *

Duty Station : CH-Geneva

Publication Date : 28-Oct-2024 Application Deadline : 22-Nov-2024, 4:59:00 PM

**1.** **Organizational Context**

a. **Organizational Setting**

b. **Purpose Statement**

As part of the Asian Languages Section 1, the incumbent is required to assess translation quality, respond to translation-related queries from customers including translation suppliers and end-users, translate and self-revise specialized scientific and technical texts, provide training to translators and novice revisers, participate in terminology compilation, select and assess translation tests, and be familiar with a wide variety of translation and terminology-related technology.

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:
**b.** **Provide authoritative and comprehensive answers to queries from translation suppliers including agencies, freelancers, internal translators and end users on a variety of complex translation issues;

**g.** **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;

**h.** **Perform other related duties as required.

**3.** **Requirements**

**Education (Essential)**

**Experience (Essential)**

At least seven years of relevant professional experience, mainly in technical or scientific translation.

**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.

**Job Related Competencies (Essential)**

Advanced translation, revision, editing, and quality assessment skills, with an ability to produce accurate and idiomatically correct translations in line with established translation guidelines.

Ability to give authoritative and meaningful feedback to others on translation.

Ability to grasp scientific, technical and legal issues in a wide variety of fields.

Ability to train and provide guidance to translators.

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**:
**P4**

Annual salary

$77,326

Post adjustment

$73,692

Total Salary

$151,018

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 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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