Interpreter/Translator at the EU delegation to the Russian Federation

The post of an Interpreter/Translator (Local Agent Group 1) at the Head of Delegation Section.

Under this post, the recruited person will be required to facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally appropriate communication between the EU Delegation and its counterparts by providing high-quality translation and interpretation services, to support diplomatic efforts by ensuring that official documents, meetings, and communications are conveyed with precision, and sensitivity to protocol and international relations.

The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of the European Union Delegation.

Following main tasks and duties are currently required:

• Translate, edit, proofread texts in the MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and, potentially, other media ensuring precision.
• Interpret speeches or other verbal information consecutively or, on occasion, simultaneously.
• Liaise and co-ordinate tasks with the external translation contractor of the Delegation.
• Perform administrative tasks, e.g. assist in drafting terms of reference for translation contractors.