Spanish Interpreter-Translator/Sr. Interpreter-Translator/Interpreter-Reviser-Sr. Interpreter Reviser - Corporate Services & Facilities Department (CSF)

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This position is being re-advertised. Previous candidates who applied to requisition number 22-R2857 need not reapply.

The Corporate Services Department, Language Services Division (CSFLS) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is looking to hire a Spanish Interpreter - Translator/Reviser in the Spanish and Portuguese Section.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general supervision of the Chief of the Spanish and Portuguese Section, the selected candidate will translate documents from English into Spanish. Passive command of French, Portuguese or another language would be considered an asset. In preparing assignments, the candidate will ensure that translations are equivalent in meaning and style to the original text; carefully research points of terminology, language, and subject matter; and use CAT tools and other translation-related software in the process. Translations produced by the candidate are expected to be final, although sensitive documents may be subject to revision and/or review. The candidate shall also revise/review translations prepared by freelancers, and provide coaching and feedback to freelancers.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Interpreter, the selected candidate will provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation from English into Spanish and from Spanish into English at headquarters, on missions, during Annual/Spring Meetings, and at other conferences and events. Ability to interpret from Portuguese, French, or another UN language into Spanish would be considered an additional asset. When working on missions, the selected candidate will coordinate interpretation assignments and revise and finalize the translation work produced by other team members.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate should meet the following qualifications and competencies:

In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards below, candidates should possess native Spanish language proficiency and excellent interpretation and translation skills.

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in translation, linguistics, economics, or a related field, supplemented by a minimum of four years of relevant work experience, is required.

Other requirements include:

Superior knowledge of translation and revision procedures and techniques and of policies, practices, and technologies; experience working in a technologically advanced environment, using CAT tools and translation management systems; capacity to work well under pressure and to adapt rapidly to changing requirements while maintaining high levels of production and quality; ability to work as part of a team; good interpersonal skills; and ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with IMF staff at all levels. Proven project management skills, experience in leading and supervising teams, and ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize tasks would be regarded as assets.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to take an interpretation, translation and revision tests and will be invited to an interview.

It is envisioned that while the position is advertised at the full grade band, it will be filled at the lower level.

This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.

Department:

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