Reviser (Albanian into English) (067)

Employment Regime:

Seconded/Contracted

Post Category:

Management Level ML-1

Availability:

ASAP

Component/Department/Unit:

Kosovo Specialist Chambers/Judicial Services Division/Language Services Unit

Security Clearance Level:

EU SECRET or equivalent

Open to Contributing Third States:

Yes

Reporting Line:

The Reviser reports to the Head of Language Services Unit or other senior LSU staff as designated by the Head of Language Services Unit.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· To revise and/or translate a variety of texts, mostly legal, from Albanian into English;

· To coach and motivate the in-house and external translators with a view to refining their skills and overall performance (quality of output, productivity, timeliness, etc.) and assist them in solving particularly difficult problems requiring specialized knowledge and linguistic insight;

· To report on performance and development needs of the translators;

· To promote teamwork and communication in the Unit and address any issues arising in a prompt and proactive manner;

· To advise on deadlines and assignments and adapt these to changing priorities;

· To produce self-revised translations;

· To maintain a high standard of accuracy, consistency, and fidelity to the spirit, style, register and nuance of the original;

· To observe the established Specialist Chambers terminology and usage and strive for consistency with reference texts and for consistency in translations;

· To carry out the requisite research, drawing on reference and terminology material, background information, and consultation within the Specialist Chambers, as appropriate;

· To produce and maintain an English style guide, identify new terminological material and validate terms submitted by other language staff;

· To participate in the selection and assessment of translation tests for language staff and external translation providers;

· To use and encourage the use of the in-house computer-assisted translation and terminology software;

· To work to deadline and produce a set volume of output, due account being taken of the difficulty of the text and specified deadlines;

· To undertake any other related tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Essential

· Successful completion of University studies of at least three (3) years attested by a diploma OR a qualification in the National Qualifications Framework which is equivalent to level 6 in the European Qualifications Framework OR a qualification of the first cycle under the framework of qualifications of the European Higher Education Area e.g. Bachelor’s degree.

AND

· A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, after having fulfilled the education requirements.

Specification of Education and Experience

· The above mentioned University degree must be in at least one of the following fields of expertise: Modern Languages, Translation or other related university studies;**

· At least seven (7) years of experience in translation and revision in the context of international tribunal or an international organization;**

· Perfect command of English and excellent knowledge of Albanian;

· Good computer skills, familiarity with standard computer applications (Windows XP, Word, Access, Lotus Notes, Excel, etc.) and ability to harness internet resources;

· Knowledge of computer-assisted translation and terminology systems;

· Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills;

· Solid writing and editorial skills; acute sensitivity to nuance and attention to detail;

· Ability to prioritise and manage a high workload while complying with deadlines,

· Ability to work effectively and accurately under pressure;

· Ability to act with utmost discretion and maintain confidentiality;

· Ability to lead a translation team working to deadlines;

· Ability to provide guidance and coaching and to improve staff motivation;

· Ability to establish and maintain effective and constructive working relationships with people of different national or cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.

Desirable**

· Knowledge of other official language of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and Special Prosecutor’s Office (Serbian);

· Knowledge of the functioning of the EU and in particular CSDP missions;

· Good understanding of the political, cultural and security situation of the Balkans, in particular Kosov