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Duties:

- Translating into Swedish, within the time limits laid down, documents that are often complex, covering all the spheres of activity of the European Union, from at least two other official languages of the EU;
- Ensuring a high level of quality (complete, precise and linguistically correct translation preserving the meaning, essence and aim of the original documents);
- Revising, checking and assessing translations 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 translation directorate;
- Carrying out one or more specific tasks in the unit (correction and editing of originals, acting as IT super user for the team, language coordinator, etc.);
- Participating in other horizontal tasks (training, development of IT tools, etc.).

Qualifications and skills required:

- Excellent knowledge of Swedish (mother tongue or equivalent);
- Very good knowledge of English and capacity to translate from French (with priority), German, Spanish and/or Italian would be an asset; knowledge of other official EU languages would be a further advantage.  Learning one or more of the other official languages of the EU is required during one's career;
- A good grasp of current translation-related IT applications (Microsoft Office, Studio or other computer-aided translation tools, etc.) and 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 an important asset.