Head, Spanish Translation Section - 26214-FT

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Language Division at World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva invites applications for the Head of the Spanish Translation Section. You will lead strategic direction and staff management.

You will drive AI-enabled translation, neural machine translation, and terminology workflows to ensure timely, high-quality texts.

Reporting to the Director of the Language Division, you will collaborate with technology teams to standardize best practices and deliver multilingual services.

Aufgaben

• Lead the digital transformation of the Section by championing the systematic adoption, integration, and standardization of artificial intelligence (AI), neural machine translation (NMT), computer-assisted translation and terminology (CATT) tools, translation management systems (TMS), and other emerging language technologies; drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth technology adoption, facilitate acceptance and address implementation challenges, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the Section.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Section aligned with organizational objectives, focusing on efficiency gains, cost optimization, and quality enhancement; establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics, using data analytics to inform decision-making, optimize workflows, and measure and communicate impact and results in accordance w

Jobbeschreibung

Language Division, Patents and Technology Sector

Contract Duration - 2 years *

Duty Station: CH-Geneva

Application Deadline: 16-SEP-2026, 11:59:00 PM CEST

1. Organizational Context

1. a. Organizational Setting The post is in the Spanish Translation Section of the Language Division, Patents and Technology Sector. The Language Division is responsible for delivering comprehensive and high-quality language services in relation to: the translation of treaties and other international instruments administered by WIPO, national legislative texts, documents for the Assemblies of Member States, publications, reports of meetings and conferences and working documents for committees of experts and other bodies, and the WIPO website; and the provision of interpretation services for the meetings of the WIPO Assemblies, committees and meetings organized by the various sectors.
2. b. Purpose Statement The Head of the Spanish Translation Section is responsible for the strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Section and its staff, driving digital transformation and implementing innovative solutions to ensure high quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery of texts translated into Spanish. The incumbent champions and oversees the integration of artificial intelligence, machine translation, and other language technologies, while ensuring standardization of best practices and continuous improvement in line with the Organization's strategic objectives.
3. c. Reporting Lines The incumbent works under the supervision of the Director of the Language Division.
4. d. Work Relations The incumbent collaborates closely with Section Heads across the Division and other stakeholders including technology teams (Advanced Technology Applications Center (ATAC), Information and Communication Technology Department (ICTD), Translation and Terminology Technology Section (TTTS) of the PCT Translation Division) to ensure standardized adoption of language technologies.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

• a. Lead the digital transformation of the Section by championing the systematic adoption, integration, and standardization of artificial intelligence (AI), neural machine translation (NMT), computer-assisted translation and terminology (CATT) tools, translation management systems (TMS), and other emerging language technologies; drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth technology adoption, facilitate acceptance and address implementation challenges, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the Section.
• b. Develop and implement a strategic vision for the Section aligned with organizational objectives, focusing on efficiency gains, cost optimization, and quality enhancement; establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and quality metrics, using data analytics to inform decision-making, optimize workflows, and measure and communicate impact and results in accordance w