Translator/Reviser (Russian)

at  FAO

Job Posting: 24/Oct/2024
Closure Date: 28/Nov/2024, 4:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: CSG
Job Type: Staff position
Type of Requisition: Professional
Grade Level: P-3
Primary Location: Italy-Rome
Duration: Fixed-term: one year with possibility of extension
Post Number: 2010445
CCOG Code: 1O06
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• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced university degree in linguistic studies or translation, or in law, economics, agriculture or another FAO field of activity with a specialization in languages and/or diploma from an internationally recognized interpreter/translator school.
• Five years of relevant experience in translation/revision work.
• Working knowledge (full proficiency – level C) of Russian, English and of another FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French or Spanish).

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions, is desirable.
• Extent and relevance of experience in translation/revision work.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately revise/translate highly specialized technical subjects and to analyse problems and detect flaws in revision/translation.
• Demonstrated clarity of expression and rapidity of composition, breadth of vocabulary and clear sense of semantics, syntax and stylistics.
• Extent of knowledge of technical terminology relating to one or more fields or subject matters of the Organization.
• Extent of knowledge and use of computer-assisted translation tools.
• Knowledge of the organizational structure.
• Familiarity and experience with processes relating to translation and linguistics.

FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

Please refer the Job description for details