Language Officer

1 week ago

Montréal, Canada United Nations Full time

Languages and Publications provides interpretation, translation, and editorial services in the six ICAO working languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish). Based on the principle of simultaneous distribution, it ensures the issuance of documentation to Council, its deliberative bodies, the Air Navigation Commission, and other ICAO meetings held within and away from Headquarters.
For this assignment, the incumbent will be working from English into Spanish.

**Responsibilities**:
Function 1 (incl. Expected results)
- Produce accurate and complete versions in the target language, using the most appropriate vocabulary and the commonly accepted equivalents of professional, scientific or technical terms.
- Convey faithfully the full meaning of each text as befits the intended use and the target readership of the translated version.
- Use appropriate terminology or help identify new terminology where none exists in the target language.
- Ensure consistency with other translators working on the same document.
- Meet deadlines with regard to translation/revision assignments, maintaining a high degree of quality.
- Type and format translations directly in a text-processing software.

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Carry out terminological research related to texts being translated, achieving results such as:

- Clarify the meaning of terms and expressions with the text originator.
- In collaboration with the Section Chief and the Terminology Officer, conduct terminological research using appropriate tools, search engines and modern software and systems.
- Ensure terminological consistency and cross-cultural equivalence between the translation and the source texts.
- Alert the Terminology Officer of any new terminology or gaps in terminology databases and make recommendations to fill the gaps.
- Pro-actively provide input to the development of translation databases.

Function 3 (incl. Expected results)

Ensure the quality of translations at all times and provide input to the development of guidelines, policies and standards for translation and revision practices, achieving results such as:

- Analyse the form and content of source and target texts.
- Make the necessary changes to translations.
- Proofread translated texts to eliminate possible errors in spelling or grammar.
- Communicate with the originator if necessary in order to ensure that the message of the source text has been accurately conveyed in the target text.
- Ensure that the translation is both accurate and stylistically appropriate.
- Provide explanation, if necessary, of any corrections made.
- Identify the need for adapting guidelines to cases not covered in existing practices.
- Exercise independent judgement and discretion in researching and selecting the right terminology in the target language regardless of the difficulty of the text.
- Make recommendations for improving or revising the formulation and standardization of translation and revision guidelines.

Function 4 (incl. Expected results)

Self-revise and revise texts translated by other translators, including free-lance and contractual translators, ensuring their accuracy and high linguistic quality, achieving results such as:

- Produce final versions in the target language that are equivalent to the original text in terms of accuracy, completeness, meaning, style and effectiveness.
- Produce high-quality final versions of difficult, complex and urgent documents by using the most appropriate range of vocabulary and scientific or technical terms.
- Incorporate results of any supplementary research as may be necessary to solve problems of terminology and meaning.
- Address possible inconsistencies or errors in the original text, including the originator’s misinterpretation of source material, through consultation with substantive units or originators.

Function 5 (incl. Expected results)

Perform other related duties as required, including but not limited to the following, achieving results such as:

- Provide guidance and training to new colleagues or temporary staff as required.
- Advise clients on matters of terminology, style, grammar, etc.
- Participate in symposiums and seminars of interest to the profession.
- Obtain feedback from clients and other sources on the quality of the language services provided; adapt own work and make recommendations on the improvement of the work of the Section.
- Develop and conduct training sessions and workshops for translators when required.
- Act as Officer-in-Charge in the absence of the Section Chief.

Function 6 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Competencies

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing

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