Chinese Language Operations & Translation Coordinator

FAO; Roma; In loco; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

FAO seeks a Chinese Language Workflow Coordinator within the Governing Bodies Servicing Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The role applies linguistic, terminological and subject‑matter expertise to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality of Chinese‑language outputs across FAO's multilingual framework.

You will coordinate translation workflows, advise on terminology management, support meeting preparation, and liaise with translators, interpreters and stakeholders to deliver

Competenze

• Advanced degree in interpreting/translation/terminology required.
• At least five years of relevant experience in interpreting/translation/terminology.
• Chinese mother tongue with excellent working knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of another FAO language is an asset.

Mansioni

• Oversee and provide expert guidance on quality assurance processes for the translation of official FAO documents from English into Chinese, including meeting documentation, technical papers, analytical studies, communication products, background reports, periodicals, and official correspondence.
• Provide strategic support and technical input in the planning, coordination, and monitoring of Chinese translation workflows, ensuring alignment with FAO quality standards, terminology policies, and document management procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor the delivery and quality of external translation assignments into Chinese, ensuring consistency and compliance with established requirements.
• Undertake other language-related tasks and strategic initiatives as required, contributing to the continuous improvement, efficiency, and quality enhancement of Chinese translation services within the FAO multilingual framework.
• Provide expert support for the planning, organization, and coordination of interpretation services for FAO meetings and conferences, including sessions involving non-FAO languages, ensuring effective preparation and smooth delivery of language services.
• Provide high-quality simultaneous and consecutive interpretation from English into Chinese for high-level FAO meetings, including official sessions, technical discussions, and bilateral meetings, ensuring accurate and effective communication among participants.
• Prepare post‑meeting reports and provide feedback on interpretation assignments, identifying areas for improvement and recommending measures to enhance the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of interpretation services.
• Provide professional linguistic and terminological guidance to interpreters, translators, revisers, and terminologists in the identification, development, and validation of new terminology, ensuring consistency and accuracy across FAO multilingual outputs.

Conoscenze

Chinese language proficiency

Translation coordination

Terminology management

Quality assurance

Formazione

Advanced degree in interpreting/translation/terminology

First-level degree with 2 years relevant experience

Descrizione del lavoro

FAO seeks a Chinese Language Workflow Coordinator within the Governing Bodies Servicing Division at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The role applies linguistic, terminological and subject‑matter expertise to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality of Chinese‑language outputs across FAO's multilingual framework.

You will coordinate translation workflows, advise on terminology management, support meeting preparation, and liaise with translators, interpreters and stakeholders to deliver