Reviser (Chinese) - Roma, Italia - FAO

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Reviser (Chinese)

Job Posting: 22/Feb/2023

Closure Date: 15/Mar/2023, 5:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit:

CSG

Job Type:
Staff position

Type of Requisition:
Professional

Grade Level:
P-4

Primary Location:
Italy-Rome

Duration:
Fixed-term: 1 year with possibility of extension

Post Number:
CCOG Code: 1O06

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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture

- Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

- Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
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Organizational Setting

The Language Branch (CSGL) is responsible for meeting scheduling and programming, and for the provision of interpretation, translation and terminology services.

The post is located in the Chinese Translation Group (CSGLC) within the Governing Bodies Servicing Division (CSG) at FAO headquarters, Rome, Italy.

Reporting Lines
The Reviser (Chinese) reports to the Senior Reviser, Chinese Translation Group (CSGLC).

Technical Focus

Timely translation or revision of meeting documents, publications, correspondence and other materials from English into Chinese and occasionally from Chinese into English.

Key Results

Revision of FAO official documents for meetings, certain important publications and other materials to be carried out according to the highest quality standards.

Key Functions

Revises translations prepared by other staff or by external translators from English into Chinese and from Chinese into English, and ensures consistency of terminology and style throughout the text;
Produces versions in the target language which are equivalent to the original text in terms of accuracy, completeness, meaning, style and effectiveness;
Conducts preliminary research to solve problems of terminology and meaning, and consults with substantive units regarding possible inconsistencies or errors in the original text;
Contributes to the linguistic research of the Service, to the building and enhancement of terminology databases and to the selection of useful reference documents;
Coordinates the work of other translators, monitoring the progress of work in relation to an agreed schedule, and contributes to training activities.

Specific Functions

Revises translations from English into Chinese and from Chinese into English;
Contributes to the selection of external translators with the necessary skills for inclusion in the FAO roster of freelance translators;
Promotes the adoption of new technology and the use of computerassisted translation tools;
Acts as team leader when required and replaces the supervisor during her/his absence.

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CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced university degree in Linguistic Studies and/or Translation and/or Interpretation; or Advanced University Degree in Law, Economics, Agriculture or other FAO field of activity with specialization in languages.
Seven years of relevant experience in translation/revision work.
Excellent knowledge of Chinese.
Working knowledge (proficient level C) of English.

Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

Work experience in more than one location or area of work.
Extent and relevance of experience in translation/revision work.
Demonstrated clarity of expression and rapidity of composition, breadth of vocabulary and clear sense of semantics, syntax and stylistics in Chinese.
Extent of knowledge and use of computerassisted translation tools.
Knowledge of one of the other official languages of the Organization would be an asset.

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FAO staff are expected to adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Extension of fixed term appointments is based on certification of performance and availability of funds
FAO reserves the right not to make an appointment.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE