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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:   EXT/F/18-32 Issued on:  14 June 2018  
 
Title:   Translator (Computer -Assisted 
Translation Specialist)  (50%)  
 Application Deadline (CET):   12 July 2018 
 
Grade:   6 
 Division:   Language s, Documentation and 
Information Management  
(486)  Contract Type:   Fixed -term  
 
Starting Salary:   CHF 41,481  net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:   Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan  
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package 
including an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension 
contributions and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health 
insurance scheme, separation g rant, and 30 days annual leave. Benefits for 
internationally recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on 
appointment and separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, 
and home leave.   
Additional information on the compens ation package is provided on the  
WTO website:  
http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/comp_package_e.pdf . 
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill a part-time (50%) position of Translator 
(Computer -Assisted Translation Specialist) , in the Language and Technology Support 
Section  (LTSS) of the Language s, Documentation and Information Management Division  
(LDIMD) . 
 
General Functions  
 
Under the supervision of the Chief, Language and Technology Support Section  (LTSS) , which is 
responsible for imp lementing computer -assisted translation (CAT) tools and providing technical 
support and training to  the translation and interpretation sections  the incumbent  will be required 
to perform the following specific duties : 
 
1. Carry out referenc ing functions as required: provide translators with all the internal and 
external references necessary for the accurate translation of WTO documents and official 
publications (for original English, Spanish and French documents) ; 
 
2. Prepare translation projec ts for  specific  shared translation documents in SDL Trados Studio 
using  available resources to allow translators to work on the same project and to facilitate  
automation and translation processes ; 
 
3. Create and maintain translation memory databases in SDL Trados Studio, allowing 
translators to recycle previous translated segments by using SDL Trados Studio (same or similar 
sentences proposed by the software) ; 
 
4. Create and maintain country -specific te rminology databases in SDL Multiterm 2017 to be 
used by translators for consistency purposes ; 
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5. Provide technical guidance and training in at least two of the three official languages 
(English, French and Spanish) to translators and interpreters and ass ess training needs. Draft user 
manuals and organize technical training sessions on electronic documentation, internet resources 
and search strategies, computer -aided translation systems, digital dictation, etc ; 
 
6. Contribute to the formulation of approach es for the design and introduction of computer aids 
to translation, including computer -assisted and machine translation systems, terminology 
management systems and computer -assisted referencing systems ; 
 
7. Keep abreast of developments in CAT and machine t ranslation tools and make proposals to 
the Chief of Section ; 
 
8. Undertak e any other administrative and/or data management activities as required.  
 
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
An advanced university degree, preferably in translation or languages with a specialization in 
translation technologies. Alternatively , a basic university degree supplemented with a professional 
qualification equivalent to an advanced university degree in the aforementioned domains could be 
considered. A diploma in engineering /information technology would be an asset.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical Knowledge and Skills:  
 Thorough practical and theoretical understanding of CAT and machine translation tool s, 
especially SDL products and AlignFactory;  
 Knowledge of databases, data management and language processing.  
 
Behavioural Skills:  
 
Aptitude for building relationships with colleagues; capacity to understand and communicate 
information in a clear way; and ability to operate as a member of a group while working 
autonomously to achieve individual objectives.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
Minimum two years' relevant experience. Demonstrated professional experience in computer 
assisted translation tools is required.  
 
Lang uages:  
 
Perfect command of one of the three official languages (English, French or Spanish) and an 
excellent knowledge of the two other languages . 
 
Additional Information:  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accepted.  
 
This is a part -time position. Interested applicants should note that the selected candidate, if not a 
Swiss national, shall be expected to work exclusively for the WTO and may not work for any other 
inter-governmental organization, nor have access to the S wiss labour market. The selected 
candidate, however, if residing in Switzerland, may engage in a remunerated activity in 
Switzerland (but not for another inter -governmental organization) for up to 10 hours per week, 
subject to prior authorization of the Ca ntonal authorities.  
Interested applicants should also note that the recruitment of the selected candidate is subject to 
the prior determination by the Swiss authorities that the applicant has enough financial resources 
to cover his/her needs and those of h is/her family, based on a declaration of the selected 
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Finally, interested applicants should note that family members of a part -time staff who is not Swiss 
may not be eligible to a carte de legitimation and may not, as a result, reside in Switzerland with 
the part -time staff , unless they are Swiss national s or already hold valid residence permits of their 
own to live in Switzerland . 
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and ev aluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and reference checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to 
be sui table for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 12 months, and may 
subsequently be called upon as and when the need arises for additional resources.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQ UIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides instructions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to app ly online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been posted and well before the closing date – Central European Time (CET) –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
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