Translator (English)

EUROCONTROL; Brussel Hoofdstad; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EUROCONTROL in Brussels seeks a candidate for a role in translation and proofreading within the Strategy, Engagement, and Institutional Relations Unit. The successful applicant will process translation requests, proofread complex documents, and work with multilingual databases while ensuring high-quality standards.

The position requires a third-level degree in translation or modern languages along with proficient English and French language skills. A hybrid work model is in place, requiring some onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Perfect command of English (C2) and proficient in French (C1).
• Experience with machine translation and AI tools.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Responsabilités

• Process requests for proofreading and translation into English.
• Simplify and proofread complex documents for clarity and accuracy.
• Maintain multilingual databases and glossaries.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Results focus

Quality focus

Planning and organising

Formation

Completion of third level studies in translation or modern languages (EQF Level 7)

Completion of third level studies in translation or modern languages (EQF Level 6)

Outils

CAT tools

Trados Studio

Standard office applications

Description du poste

• 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 multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular role, candidates must have a perfect command of English (C2 – mother tongue or equivalent) and be proficient users of French at level C1. Proficiency in other European languages, in particular German or Dutch, would be a significant asset. The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate may be required to provide documentary evidence confirming they meet the minimum education requirements. They will be informed if and when specific evidence is needed. Please note that no offer (for external candidates) or appointment (for internal candidates) will be made until the necessary evidence, if required, is validated.
• The selected candidate will be appointed in accordance with the provisions of the Staff regulations governing officials of the EUROCONTROL Agency.
• Conditions depending on current type of appointment Internal staff appointed for a determined period
  • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
  • Continue under their existing appointment duration, as appointment durations are not cumulative.
  • The duration of their appointment will therefore not restart upon selection to the new post, i.e. the remaining duration of their current determined appointment continues to apply.
  • Renewal(s): This appointment may be renewed several times, but its total duration, including all renewal periods, may not exceed nine (9) years.
  • Conversion: Conversion to an undetermined duration appointment is possible where all of the following cumulative conditions are met: the post is confirmed as being of a lasting nature; the staff member has completed at least five years of service; the staff member’s performance has been satisfactory; and the conversion is in the interests of the service. Conversion is therefore not automatic.
  Internal staff appointed for an undetermined period
  • Retain their current type of appointment duration.
  At the end of the 5 Year period of the post for which they were selected:
  • If the assignment is extended, they will continue in the post in accordance with the applicable rules.
  • If the assignment is not extended and/or the duties are not confirmed as being of a lasting nature, they will be transferred to another post corresponding to their "previous" type of post, job level, and function group.
• The selected candidate must successfully complete a probationary period of nine (9) months before being established in the post.
• The selected candidate shall be appointed at the grade set out in this vacancy notice, or if a group of grades has been published for a job level, in principle at the basic grade of the published job level.
• Candidates declared suitable who are not selected for the post will be placed on a reserve list for similar roles. The reserve list will be valid for one year from the closing date of applications.
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity . In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.