Language Services Specialist (P-3)

Duty Station:	Vienna, Austria
Issue Date:	13 August 2012
Application Deadline:	9 September 2012
Type/Duration of Appointment:	Fixed term, 3 years (subject to a probationary period of 1 year)

Organizational Setting

One of the main functions assigned to the IAEA by its Statute is to foster the exchange of scientific and technical information and the dissemination of knowledge in the nuclear field among Member States. To enable the effective exchange and dissemination of information relevant to the IAEA's work and mandate between the Secretariat and Member States, the Division of Conference and Document Services coordinates and supports the implementation of these activities for its users and clients, both internal and external, by organizing meetings and conferences, issuing documents in the six official IAEA languages, i.e. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish, and preparing and distributing publications. The Language Services Support Section coordinates the work of the six Translation Sections in the Division. It is responsible for processing incoming translation requests and transmitting them to the Translation Sections, for liaising with customers regarding all translation requests and with the Publishing Section for translations that are published or printed, and for providing terminology and reference support to the translators.

Main purpose

Reporting to the Section Head, the Language Services Specialist assists with the efficient coordination of linguistic services.

Role

The Specialist is: (1) a linguist and terminologist, providing terminology and reference support; (2) an editor, providing editing and/or quality control of texts sent for translation; (3) a coordinator, liaising among the production areas and between the production areas and customers.

Partnerships

The Language Services Specialist works with IAEA managers and staff in client programmes and in the six Translation Sections, with external translators, and with counterparts in other international organizations. Communication is mainly in written form via email.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Assist Section Head in the coordination of the processing of incoming translation requests and any associated publishing and printing requests. Edit documents submitted in English prior to their submission for translation to correct mistakes, to ensure consistency with IAEA style and communication guidelines, to improve English style and generally to facilitate the translation into other languages. Contribute to the development and maintenance of IAEAterm (the IAEA's multilingual terminology and reference database) by doing the necessary research to enter new English terms or update existing English terms, providing definitions and background information wherever possible. Contribute to user and content management of language services related electronic tools applications and websites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Outstanding linguistic, editing and terminology research skills. Knowledge of scientific and technical subjects, particularly in the nuclear field, and the ability (not necessarily with a formal scientific background) to grasp scientific concepts and understand difficult technical material. Ability to complete work under time pressure and to maintain high levels of production and quality. Ability to work in a multicultural environment. Proficiency in MS Office 2012 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), which is the IAEA standard. Knowledge of SDL Trados translation and terminology tools and of user and content management of computer applications and websites an advantage.

Education, Experience and Language Skills

University degree in languages or in a technical or scientific field is essential. English as mother tongue or principal language of education, with a profound knowledge of its grammar, style and usage is essential. Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience. Experience in an international organization, public sector or non-profit organization, or equivalent would be an asset. Excellent knowledge of Arabic, Chinese or Russian plus either French or Spanish is essential. Knowledge of more than one language in these two groups would be an asset.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $56 091 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $27 260*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance. How to apply to the IAEA Complete an Online Application * Subject to change without notice

Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are encouraged Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process.