Translator (English / French) - Based in Germany

EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation based in Darmstadt, Germany. Our vision is to be the leading user-driven operational agency in Europe and a trusted global partner for weather and Earth system monitoring from space. All data provided by our state-of-the-art satellites systems are making a tangible difference in people's lives and contribute to the thriving European economy.

This position is located within the Strategy, Communication and International Relations (SCIR) Division, which is responsible for promoting the activities of EUMETSAT to relevant target audiences through the provision of high-quality external communications such as press releases and publications and the organisation of conferences, events and visits.

Within the Translation Section, the Translator supports the execution of various translation activities under the supervision of the Head Translator (H/TRL) and deputises for the H/TRL in his/her absence. This position supports the Third Party Programmes in accordance with the respective annual memos on HR planning.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Translate a wide variety of texts from English into French. This includes documents for the recurrent meetings of EUMETSAT’s governing bodies, as well as brochures, annual reports, press releases, presentations, and web content and other documents such as vacancy notices, contracts, basic documents;
- Revise and proof translations carried out by external translation service providers;
- Undertake terminology research and contribute to the maintenance of the internal terminology database;
- Keep abreast of developments in the field of translation (computer-assisted translation tools, machine learning);
- In the absence of the Head Translator, coordinate translation activities.

**What we offer**:

- Excellent salary, of up to Euro 6500 NET (after tax) based on skills and experience;
- Flexible working time including additional flexi-leave;
- Full medical coverage for employee and family;
- Attractive pension;
- 30 days of annual leave + 14.5 days public holidays;
- Training and development support;
- Relocation allowance and support (if applicable).

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**
- University degree or equivalent qualification in the field of translation (A: French B: English) or other relevant degree plus professional qualifications in translation.

**Skills and Experience Requirements**:

- Command of French to a native-speaker level, thorough knowledge of English, and excellent drafting skills in both working languages;
- Experience in producing accurate and idiomatic translations of scientific and technical texts, ideally related to the space industry, and familiarity with financial, administrative, contractual, and legal translation;
- Proficiency in the use of computer-assisted translation tools and document management tools;
- Ability to work independently and accurately under time pressure;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders;
- A previous experience within an international organisation would be an advantage.

**More about us**

EUMETSAT’s role is to establish and operate meteorological satellites to monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This information is supplied to the National Meteorological Services of the organisation's Member and Cooperating States in Europe, as well as other users worldwide.

EUMETSAT also operates several Copernicus missions on behalf of the European Union and provide data services to the Copernicus marine and atmospheric services and their users.

**As an intergovernmental European Organisation, EUMETSAT can recruit nationals only from the 30 Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom).**

Pay: Up to €6,500.00 per month