Organizational Setting
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through the FAO Strategic Framework by supporting the transformation to MORE efficient, inclusive, resilient and sustainable agrifood systems, for better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better life, leaving no one behind.
FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.
The Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) houses the Secretariat of the Conference and the Council and supports all other Governing and Statutory Bodies of FAO. It provides corporate language goods and services, as well as protocol and meeting services to the Organization.
The Language Branch (CSGL) of CSG anchors multilingualism within FAO, housing the Organizationโs language expertise, and providing interpretation, translation and terminology goods and services for all six FAO languages across the span of corporate governance, normative, operational and communication functions. It also supports the provision of FAO products in local languages and is responsible for language quality assurance within the Organization.
The position is located in the Interpretation team of the Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy.
Reporting Lines
The interpreter/translator reports to the Senior Interpreter, while also receiving guidance on translation from the Senior Reviser of the Chinese Translation Group.
Technical Focus
Use of correct terminology while interpreting. High quality interpretation delivered.ย
Provision of quality translation, precise use of FAO terminology and compliance with FAO Style requirements.
Tasks and responsibilities
โข ย ย ย ย Interpret both simultaneously and consecutively from English to Chinese and from Chinese to English in all types of FAO meetings, including high-level bilateral meetings.
โข ย ย ย ย Provide high quality translation within deadlines set, ensure accuracy of terms and terminology while following FAO Style requirements.
โข ย ย ย ย Process urgent documents and in-session translations, working outside of regular working hours if necessary.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Perform quality checks to ensure proper usage of terminology and consistency during interpretation and translation of documents and publications.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Ensure adherence in documents and publications to the FAO Style guide for the relevant language.ย
โข ย ย ย ย Perform other duties as required.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING:
Minimum Requirements
โข ย ย ย ย University degree in interpreting/translationย
โข ย ย ย ย A minimum of five years relevant experience in conference interpretation/translation
โข ย ย ย ย Full proficiency in English and Chinese
FAO Core Competencies
โข ย ย ย ย Results Focus
โข ย ย ย ย Teamwork
โข ย ย ย ย Communication
โข ย ย ย ย Building Effective Relationships
โข ย ย ย ย Knowledge-Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection criteria:
โข ย ย ย ย Ability to work from French is an asset