1. Summary

The incumbent will provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation from and into English and French for meetings at NATO Headquarters (HQ) and on missions abroad to which he/she is assigned.

2. Qualifications and Experience

Essential

The incumbent must:

• hold a university degree from an institute of recognised standing complemented by proven interpretation skills;
• have an exhaustive knowledge and command of English and French;
• have several years' experience as a simultaneous interpreter, interpreting from English to French and French to English;
• have an extensive knowledge of international relations, economics, information and communication technology (ICT), administration and budgetary procedures and terminology;
• pass the interpretation tests organised by NATO.

Desirable

The following would be considered an advantage:

• English and French both as mother tongue (AIIC ‘A' language);
• Graduate degree in Conference Interpreting.

3. Main Accountabilities

• Interpret from and into the two official languages of the Organization at meetings in Brussels and at missions abroad on a variety of subject matters that may be politically sensitive or highly complex, such as technical, political, economic, administrative and budgetary matters.
• Play an active part in the overall effort of the Interpretation Service to develop and update glossaries and pool terminology.
• Follow closely current affairs, issues and topics debated in meetings and terminological and linguistic developments that apply to them.
• Take part in team or independent work to meet the changing requirements of the work at hand.
• Perform any other related duty as necessary.

4. Interrelationships

The incumbent reports to the Head, Interpretation Service and will work within interpretation teams, maintaining close links with all members of the Service.

5. Competencies

The incumbent will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Achievement
• Customer Service Orientation
• Empathy
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Organisational Awareness
• Self-Control
• Teamwork

6. Contract

The successful applicant will be offered an initial contract of three years' duration, which may be followed by an indefinite duration contract.

If the successful applicant is seconded from a national administration, public institution or the armed forces of a NATO member state, he or she will be offered a three year definite duration contract which, subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned, may be renewed for a further period of up to three years. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years.

Full information on the revised contract policy for staff who apply for posts advertised on or after 1st September 2007, as well as the previous contract policy, can be found under "Contract Policy" in the Recruitment Section of the NATO HQ Internet website.

Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the contract policy which applies to them.

How to apply

Applications, indicating the staff vacancy number and job title, must be submitted using the NATO application form, which is available on the Recruitment web site.

Closing date for applications: FRIDAY, 28 DECEMBER 2007

• When returning the application form via e-mail, a maximum of one attachment in A4 format using WORD may be included.
• Please note that only applicants who succeed in the initial screening will receive a response.
• Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates, telephone, e-mail or telefax enquiries cannot be dealt with.
• Please note that we accept applications electronically without a photograph and without a signature at this stage in the process.
• Appointment will be subject to the deliverance of a security clearance by the national Authorities of the selected candidate and approval of the candidate's medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser and the Organization's insurers.
• Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature, albeit at the same or a lower grade, provided they meet the necessary requirements.

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