CCOG Y027
Date for entry on duty: As soon as possible after closing date Duration of appointment: Two years
Organizational unit: English Translation Section PCT Translation Service PCT Operations Division Sector of the PCT and Patents, Arbitration and Mediation Center, and Global Intellectual Property Issues
Principal duties Under the supervision of the Head of the English Translation Section, the incumbent will perform the following principal duties:
(a) revising translated documents in a wide range of technical subjects, checking terminology for accuracy and consistency, carrying out additional research as required, meeting strict deadlines;
(b) translating technical texts mainly from Japanese into English, meeting strict deadlines;
(c) participating in the development of translation tools and computer-assisted translation systems;
(d) guiding and assisting staff and contractual translators;
(e) participating in the preparation of the Section’s terminology bank;
(f) performing other related duties as required.
This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Applications from qualified women candidates are encouraged. The conditions governing employment are defined in the Staff Regulations and Staff Rules of WIPO. They follow generally those of the United Nations common system, and include tax-free salary and allowances, five-day week, annual leave of 30 working days, participation in pension scheme and medical benefit scheme. WIPO staff members may be assigned to any activity or office of the Organization.
Qualifications required
(a) University degree in languages or in a technical field, or equivalent qualifications; a diploma in translation would be an advantage.
(b) Excellent knowledge of English and Japanese. A good knowledge of other languages, in particular French, German and/or Russian would be an advantage.
(c) Demonstrated ability to perform revision and translation work of a technical nature. At least nine years of relevant professional experience in an industrial or similar field is required. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
(d) Wide general culture and ability to assimilate knowledge on a wide variety of technical and specialized subjects.
(e) Ability to work with computer systems.
Nationality: other qualifications being equal, preference is given to candidates who are nationals of one of the Member States of WIPO and the candidates from regions of the world from which the number of WIPO staff is insufficient. Age limit: less than age 55 at the date on which the appointment takes effect. Medical examination0: initial appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical examinationThe position is graded at level P.4 and carries at that level net base salary per annum from US$ 66,401 to US$ 86,625 (with dependants) or from US$ 61,834 to US$ 80,127 (without dependants). Appointments from outside the United Nations common system are normally at step 1 of the grade. Salary increments are subject to satisfactory service. Post adjustment, which is subject to change without notice, on initial salary step is, per annum: US$ 45,551 (with dependants) or US$ 42,418 (without dependants). Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations. The Organization reserves the right to make an appointment at a grade lower than that advertised.
Applications: If you wish to apply, you can download the , as indicated below. If you do not have Internet access, you should write to the Engagements Section for an application form. Before submitting an application form, please read carefully the .
A separate copy of the application form should be submitted for each competition. In all correspondence, please quote the vacancy announcement number, indicated above.
Application forms, duly completed and accompanied by a signed passport-size photograph, must reach WIPO by the closing date, as indicated above.
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