Section Head (Linguistic Services)

Job title:

Section Head (Linguistic Services)

Company:

NATO

Job description

Post Context/Post SummarySupreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) provides an integrated Strategic Effects framework, employing a multi-domain and multi-region focus to create a 360-degree approach, with the flexibility to enable, upon direction, a seamless transition from Baseline Activities and Current Operations (BACO) up to the Maximum Level of Effort (MLE). SHAPE supports the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) in fulfilling his terms of reference, as directed by the North Atlantic Council.The primary focus of the Management Directorate (MGT) is to provide all the necessary staffing and real-life support functions to enable SHAPE to deliver its critical outputs as a Strategic Military HQ. The Directorate acts as the HQ’s conduit to member nations (through NMRs) and to host nation authorities.The Base Support Group (BSG) ensures an adequate infrastructure exists to support the operational requirements of all NATO and NATO-related entities located within the SHAPE campus.The Base Support Management Branch (BSM) provides overall management support and co-ordination in all branches within BSG.The Linguistic Services Section (LS) ensures that SHAPE is able to communicate internally and externally in more than one language.Principal DutiesThe incumbent’s duties are:1) Is the Coordinating Authority for ACO Linguistic Services and in that capacity provides direction in developing policy and plans, and organizes linguistic services in peacetime and crisis response operation (CRO) HQs, taking part in the recruitment of linguists and helping to coordinate and/or support opportunities for continued professional development of linguists across ACO.2) Manages the SHAPE Linguistic Service to ensure that the services provided are of full professional standard and are produced in the most cost-effective manner.3) Gives professional advice and direction on linguistic matters to SHAPE and other ACO headquarters.4) Ensures that linguists receive adequate training on and off the job.5) Provides budget inputs related to his/her field of activity.6) If qualified, interprets to a full professional standard not requiring guidance, from English into French and French into English.7) If qualified, occasionally translates from other languages into English or into French.The incumbent has the following NATO committee responsibilities (not exhaustive), which may be delegated:1. Member of the Military Committee Terminology Board (MCTB)2. Member of the NATO Linguistic Services Conference (CSLO)3. Member of the Bureau for International Language Coordination (BILC)4. Member of the NATO Standardization Staff Group Terminology Sub-Group5. Member of the NATO Ad Hoc Terminology Group/Board as required6. Fund manager (JA1) – ACO Linguistic services.Special Requirements and Additional DutiesThe incumbent may be required to undertake deployments in support of military operations and exercises, and/or TDY assignments, both within and without NATO boundaries, for a period up to 180 days. They may be required to perform a similar range of duties elsewhere within the organization at the same grade without there being any change to the contract.Essential QualificationsA. Professional/Experience1) A minimum of six years of experience as a professional translator or conference interpreter.2) Experience of supervising or leading teams of professional linguist services.3) Experience in an international environment/multicultural setting.B. LanguageEnglish – SLP 4444 – (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)French – SLP 4444 – (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)C. EducationUniversity degree in linguistics, translation, and/or interpretation, and 6 years’ post-related experience, or higher secondary education and completed advanced vocational training in that discipline leading to a professional qualification or professional accreditation with 8 years’ post-related experience.Desirable QualificationsA. Professional Experience1) Understands the principles of terminology management.2) Is able to interpret in all modes from English into French and vice versa.3) Is able to translate and revise from French into English or vice versa.4) Has sound knowledge of translation memory systems (including commercially-available terminology databases) and/or conference interpretation systems, as well as related systems.5) Understands conference interpretation formats/modes and/or experience defining requirements for linguistic facilities during modular or permanent construction.6) Knowledge of NATO-agreed terminology used by the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Host Nation Policy (CIPS) and terminology used in civilian personnel matters within Allied Command Operations (ACO) or in SHAPE.7) Previous experience working in a NATO Body, the European Union or the United Nations.B. LanguageEnglish – SLP 5555 – (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)

French – SLP 5555 – (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing)C. EducationHas taken part in some form of management training program.Attributes/Competencies1. Professional Contacts: With work associates, offices in all ACO headquarters at different levels, representatives of nations and other NATO bodies on NATO committees, linguistic colleagues in other international organizations, professional associations, freelance linguists, etc.2. Contribution to Objectives: The incumbent is responsible for achieving the objectives of the Linguistic Service, i.e. They enables the organization to communicate clearly in a variety of languages at every level in areas ranging from policy and operational matters to technical, legal, contractual and personnel issues.3. Supervisory Responsibilities: Depending on requirements, the incumbent may be required to direct and supervise the work priorities of one or more HQ multifunctional teams.REMARKS:Duration of contract: Serving staff members will be offered a contract according to the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations (NCPR). Newly recruited staff will be offered a definite-duration contract of three years normally followed by an indefinite-duration contract.The salary will be the basic entry-level monthly salary defined by the NATO Grade of the post, which may be augmented by allowances based on the selected staff member’s eligibility, and which is subject to the withholding of approximately 20% for pension and medical insurance contributions.NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion, and strives to provide equal access to employment, advancement, and retention, independent of gender, age, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, cultural background, sexual orientation, and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member nations.Building integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer, NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity, and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work.Applicants who prove to be competent for the post but who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment in another post of a similar nature, which might become vacant in the near future, albeit at the same or lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.We believe that all people are capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the criteria listed within this job description.HOW TO APPLY FOR A NATO CIVILIAN POST AT SHAPE:Applications are to be submitted using NATO Talent Acquisition Platform (NTAP) ( ). Applications submitted by other means (e.g. mail, e-mail, fax, etc) are not accepted.More information to be found on these links:Shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide original documentary evidence and a set of copies supporting statements in their applications. Appointment is subject to obtaining a NS security clearance and a medical certificate.Remarks:A) Only nationals from the 32 NATO member states can apply for vacancies at SHAPE.B) Applications are automatically acknowledged within one working day after submission. In the absence of an acknowledgement please make sure the submission process is completed, or re-submit the application.C) Qualified redundant staff of the same grade interested in this post should inform this office, via their HR/Personnel Office by not later than the vacancy’s closing date.D) NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared, in whole or in part, by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools, including but not limited to chatbots, such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT), or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared, in whole or in part, by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion, and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate

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Location

Mons, Hainaut

Job date

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:49:04 GMT

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