Company Description

THE OECD – Who we are, what we do

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation comprised of 38 member countries, that works to build better policies for better lives. Our mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world.  Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards, and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE (EXD)

The Executive Directorate (EXD) is the steward of OECD resources, on behalf of the Secretary-General.  Our focus is on people and their wellbeing; the effective and efficient management of the budget; the safety and security of staff, Delegations, visitors, and of the OECD’s data; maintaining and sustaining physical and digital infrastructure; and enabling the convening power of the OECD through conferences, meetings and events, whether virtual, physical or hybrid.  As well as providing corporate services, functions and management support to our staff and Members, we provide integrated, strategic and expert advice on corporate policies and management issues to the Secretary-General, to Council and to Standing Committees, to which we regularly report on corporate matters. We also provide compliance and risk management functions (for management areas under our purview). Ours is a fast-paced environment focused on delivering management excellence across all of our functions.

THE CONFERENCE, SECURITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICE (EXD/CSI)

Within the OECD’s Executive Directorate (EXD), the Conference, Security and Infrastructure Service (EXD/CSI) is responsible in particular for the conference services, language services (interpretation and translation), safety and fire security of OECD staff, delegates and visitors and the management and operation of OECD buildings facilities in Paris and at OECD Centres abroad. Within EXD/CSI, the Translation Division (EXD/CSI/TRA) translates official OECD documents and publications into the Organisation’s official languages (French and English) and into other non-official languages, and conducts other linguistic activities, including work on terminology.

THE POSITION

The Translation Division (EXD/CSI/TRA) is looking for a translator with at least five years’ professional experience and specialist expertise in the fields of finance and taxation. The successful candidate will produce translations from English into French of various types of text and/or revise translations in his/her specialist areas. The successful candidate will report to the Head of the Finance and Taxation Unit within EXD/CSI/TRA and will work closely with the Translation Flows & Resource Management team and the Translation Engineering Manager.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Translation, revision and terminology

• Translate texts from English into French, mainly in the fields of finance and taxation, within deadlines and in accordance with OECD rules on style and terminology.
• Revise work produced by external translators in these specialist areas to ensure the provision of high-quality translations within deadlines and in accordance with OECD style and terminology rules.
• Assist with the translation of texts on topics outside the required areas of expertise by acquiring an understanding of the Organisation’s broader substantive work.
• Helping to induct new arrivals in the Translation Division by providing guidance on the methodological, linguistic, technical, institutional and terminological aspects of translation at the OECD.
• Constantly seek to expand personal skills and knowledge in the required areas of expertise and ensure this is reflected in the Translation Division’s terminology databases.
• Provide systematic feedback to external translators by evaluating their work and providing guidance on methodology as well as linguistic, technical, bibliographical, and terminological matters.
• Establish and maintain regular contact with the OECD’s authoring directorates on terminology issues within the required areas of expertise.

Translation technology

• Master digital translation technologies, particularly computer-assisted translation.
• Post-edit texts produced by machine translation, where necessary, and provide systematic feedback in order to ensure ongoing improvement of the quality of machine translation output.
• Co-operate with internal and external translators on joint translation projects using collaborative platforms such as GroupShare.
• Actively contribute to updating and improving the Translation Division’s digital tools, such as translation memories and the Translation Division’s documentary resources.
• Keep firmly abreast of technological developments in translation, including the use of generative artificial intelligence.

Representation and co-operation

• Represent the Translation Division on translation-related issues, both internally and externally as required.
• Maintain close co-operation and communication with other members of the Division, in particular the Translation Flows & Resource Management team and the Translation Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

Academic Background

• University qualification in translation.

Professional Background

• A minimum of five years’ experience in translation, including post-editing.
• Proven experience in the specialist fields of taxation and/or finance.
• Experience of terminological research and processing documentary references.
• Solid experience in the use of translation tools, including machine translation engines.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment would be an advantage.

Tools

• Excellent knowledge of Trados Studio, MultiTerm and machine translation. Good knowledge of GroupShare would be a bonus.
• Excellent command of the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good knowledge of collaborative tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc. or willingness to learn how to use them quickly.
• Strong interest in digital technologies in general, and willingness to keep abreast of technological developments in translation, including generative artificial intelligence.

Core Competencies

• OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 2); Enable People (Level 2); Ethics and Integrity (Level 2); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 2); Achieve Results (Level 1); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 1).
• There are three possible levels for each competency. The level for each competency is determined according to the specific needs of each job role and its associated grade.
• To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 1-3, please refer to OECD Core Competencies.

Languages

• Native-speaker level French. Excellent knowledge of English and professional aptitude to translate from this language.

Additional Information

Closing Date

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than midnight 26 May 2024 (CEST).

Contract Duration

• Two-year fixed term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.

What the OECD offers

• Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at 6 534  EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
• Click here to learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
• Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD, our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.

Remuneration

Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade, based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.

Selection Process

For retained candidates, written tests are foreseen in mid-June 2024 followed by, where relevant, panel interviews in late June 2024.

The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates [who are nationals of OECD member countries]*, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.

The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.