Spanish Translator/Reviser, United States Washington D.C.

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leaves and vacations

Health Insurance

Pension plan

Relocation and visa assistance

Teleworking flexibility

Health services

Professional development

On-site facilities

Job summary

The IDB Group in Washington, DC is seeking a talented, analytical, and collaborative Spanish Translator/Reviser to ensure accurate translations across English, French, and Portuguese sources. You will join the Translation and Documentation Section, coordinate with freelance translators, help develop terminology databases and style guides, and mentor junior staff to strengthen linguistic capabilities.

This international staff role offers a 36-month contract, competitive compensation, and a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in translation or equivalent advanced degree.
• At least 4 years of full-time translation experience; 7 years preferred.
• At least 3 years of revising translations.
• Native Spanish writing with strong English and knowledge of French and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Translate a wide range of documents from English, French, and/or Portuguese into Spanish with high quality and deadlines.
• Revise translations prepared by others to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Section, freelancers, and staff to manage workload and improve processes.

Skills

Translation

Revision experience

Terminology management

Mentoring & collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in translation

Tools

Language technologies

Job description

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are looking for a talented, analytical, and collaborative Spanish Translator/Reviser. In this role you will help ensure clear and accurate communication across the IDB Group by translating and revising complex documents, promoting the effective use of language technologies, supporting terminology management, and collaborating with colleagues and freelance translators to deliver high-quality multilingual services.

You will join the Translation and Documentation Section, the official translation service for the IDB Group. The Section is responsible for delivering high-quality language and documentation services to support the organization’s diverse and multilingual environment.

What you’ll do

• Ensure translations are accurate, consistent, and follow IDB Group guidelines.
• Maintain clarity and cultural relevance, meet deadlines, and handle complex terminology through research and consultation.
• Translate a wide range of documents from English, French, and/or Portuguese into Spanish, applying a high standard of linguistic and stylistic quality, within established deadlines.
• Make effective use of relevant language technologies and tools and assist the Chief of the Translation and Documentation Section in promoting their utilization.
• Engage collaboratively with other members of the Section to coordinate workload and ensure timely delivery of all translations assigned to the Section.
• Contribute to in-house terminology files and style guides, collaborate with experts to validate terms, and lead efforts to identify new terminology and set standards.
• Build enduring relationships with a large and active roster of freelance translators, providing them with technical guidance and feedback, and responding to queries on specific projects, and conduct periodic roster reviews.
• Help to prepare and grade exams, onboard new translators, and mentor junior staff to help them develop technical expertise.
• Provide on-demand advice to IDB Group staff on effective use of language and technical terminology.
• Continuously seek to learn and develop own skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
• Work independently with limited oversight and provide input to the Chief on special projects and activities.
• Lead team members’ efforts to collect and analyze data, as appropriate, as input for data–driven planning, decision-making, presentations and reporting.
• Acquire the necessary knowledge on administrative, workflow, Bank policies, and Section-specific procedures to be able to act on behalf of the Section Chief as needed.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent advanced degree, preferably in translation. Substantive professional knowledge in finance, economics, international development, and/or law, as well as language technologies is considered a plus.
• Experience:At least four (4) years of full-time experience in translation (seven (7) years preferred), and in the use of relevant language technologies, is required. At least three (3) years of experience revising translations done by others is required. Experience in an international organization or a similar setting is desirable.
• Languages: Native written command of Spanish, coupled with an excellent in-depth knowledge of English and at least one, but preferably both, of the IDB Group’s two other official languages (French and Portuguese).

Candidates must be available to undergo an assessment to demonstrate the linguistic and technical competencies required for the position.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries . We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life.

These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.
• Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
• Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• On-siteposition with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.
• Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
• Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.
• Other office amenities (as available): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .