Senior French Translator & Reviser — Lyon

Interpol; Lyon; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

INTERPOL in Lyon seeks a Senior Reviser - Translator (French) to translate and revise documents into French, under the Head of French Language Department. The role requires extensive subject-matter expertise and strong IT/tool proficiency.

The position is a fixed-term contract for 36 months with a 36-month duration, Grade 4, based in Lyon, France. The selection process includes tests and interviews in December 2026, with reporting to be arranged after offer.

Qualifications

• Three to four year’s education at university or specialized higher education establishment, in translation, or in a relevant discipline complemented by translation and revision capabilities.
• A master’s degree in the relevant field would be considered as an asset.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a translator and reviser in a governmental, non-governmental, or international organization.
• Solid experience of working with IT applications, in particular CAT tools, terminology management systems, and machine translation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Revision and translation of texts across a wide range of subjects, ensuring high quality and fidelity to original meaning.
• Translate texts usually without revision, including technical, legal, or financial materials.
• Edit texts drafted by external authors to comply with the organization’s usage.
• Clarify ambiguities with authors and stakeholders before delivery.
• Develop knowledge and improve skills, maintaining proficiency in main IT tools.

Skills

Subject matter versatility

General knowledge

Thoroughness & accuracy

Computer literacy

Information search skills

Education

University education in translation

Master's degree asset

Tools

CAT tools

Terminology management systems

Machine translation technologies

Job description

INTERPOL in Lyon seeks a Senior Reviser - Translator (French) to translate and revise documents into French, under the Head of French Language Department. The role requires extensive subject-matter expertise and strong IT/tool proficiency.

The position is a fixed-term contract for 36 months with a 36-month duration, Grade 4, based in Lyon, France. The selection process includes tests and interviews in December 2026, with reporting to be arranged after offer.