Duties

• Translating into Maltese, within the time limits laid down, documents that are often complex, covering all the spheres of activity of the EU, from at least two other official languages of the EU;
• ensuring a high level of quality (complete, precise and linguistically correct translation that preserve the meaning, essence and aim of the original documents);
• revising, checking and assessing translation carried out by colleagues and external agencies;
• carrying out terminological research, using, amongst other things, the various documentary and terminological data bases available, and contributing to the terminology work of the unit and the directorate for Translation;
• participating in other horizontal tasks (training, development of IT tools, etc.).

Qualifications and skills required

• Thorough knowledge of an official language of the European Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another official language of the European Union. For functional reasons, a perfect knowledge of Maltese (mother-tongue or equivalent) is necessary. A very good knowledge of English and the ability to translate from French would be an important asset. Knowledge of other official EU languages, especially German, would be a further advantage. Learning one or more of the other official languages of the EU is required during one's career;
• knowledge of how the CoR and the EESC function; knowledge of their structures, aims and their contribution to the functioning of the EU would be an asset;
• a good grasp of current translation-related IT applications (Microsoft Office, Studio or other computer-aided translation tools, etc.) and the willingness to further develop in this area;
• ability to work autonomously and prioritise in accordance with the needs of the unit;
• ability to work in a team and adapt to an international working environment;
• experience in translation and quality assessment would be greatly appreciated.