The French translator will work within the language services teams and in inter-departmental project teams to undertake language activities in a range of media. The jobholder also works with external linguists and consultants, and with IB staff from all core functions and most support functions in the organization.
The French Translator will:
Translate publications and documents from English into French, including on line material to meet deadlines and quality standards.
Revise the translations of individual print and online texts produced by external translators and other members of the team to ensure the quality and consistency of French materials .
Edit and proofread individual print and online publications to ensure the quality and consistency of French materials.
Provide advice and guidance to authors and other IB staff as required on matters relating to house style, grammar, syntax, IB terminology and translation practices and procedures, to ensure quality and consistency in the documents produced by the organization in French.
Contribute to the recruitment and training of freelancers and junior and new members of the team to ensure the work is of the highest standard.
Candidate Profile:
University graduate and qualified translator
Solid experience as translator/reviser, preferably in an in house position
Proven translation, revising and editing skills
Excellent command of English, to be able to interpret correctly and with minimal assistance complex texts
Excellent command of French, equivalent to that of an educated native speaker
High level of computer literacy
Good analytical skills
Excellent eye for detail
Good communication and organizational skills
Able to work independently and proactively, and to meet deadlines
