Translation Editorial Officer (Language Services) - Corporate Services and Facilities Department

Work for the IMF. Work for the World.

 

Under the general supervision of the Chief and/or alternate of the French Section in Language Services of the Corporate Services and Facilities Department (CSF), and in coordination with a team of translators, the candidate will:

• edit, proofread, and typeset translated IMF publications and documents, and review IMF digital content in French;
• use judgment to correct errors and make style and syntax changes, if necessary, and consult translators/revisers to solve complex linguistic issues;
• help plan, coordinate, and supervise the editorial production workflow for print and digital publications;
• assign editing, proofreading, and typesetting tasks to freelancers and provide feedback as needed, and submit ongoing performance assessments to the Section Chief and/or alternate;
• participate in maintaining a roster of freelance editors, proofreaders, and typesetters;
• compile style and format standards for the section;
• contribute to maintaining optimal translation memories;
• coordinate with other Language Services sections on multilingual publications;
• translate repetitive text leveraging the use of CAT tools.

Qualifications and experience:

Educational development, typically acquired by the completion of an advanced university degree, or equivalent, in linguistics, economics, communication, journalism, professional editing, or a related field; or a university degree, or equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience.

In addition to the qualifications set forth in the job standards, the candidate must have native proficiency in French and possess an excellent knowledge of English. Candidates with degrees from a French-speaking program, especially those with translation, editorial and/or journalism degrees are encouraged to apply.

Other requirements include considerable professional experience in editing and proofreading translated French documents and publications of a complex nature for governments, financial institutions and/or an international financial institution; excellent knowledge of the publication production techniques and practices used in the publishing industry; ability to use Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneDrive), Adobe Acrobat, general knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) as well as other relevant digital product software used in the language and publishing industry. Ability to work efficiently under pressure. Ability to identify and revise priorities and plan for timely delivery. Ability to work well in teams and to manage multiple, fast-paced demands effectively. Excellent judgment and self-motivation. Flexible and cooperative attitude, and ability to maintain harmonious working relationships in a multicultural environment. Willingness to work overtime, especially during the Annual and Spring Meetings of the IMF/World Bank. Keeping abreast of available technology in the translation industry and showing willingness to learn new technology.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to take proofreading/editing tests and be interviewed.

This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s employment rules that took effect on May 1, 2015.

A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open-ended status. If the selected candidate is a contractual employee, they will be offered a Term staff appointment. Staff members already on a term appointment will continue their current term but may receive an extension provided that their current term appointment has not already been extended. 

Department:

CSFLSTF Corporate Services & Facilities Dept Language Services Division French Section

Hiring For:

A09, A10

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.