Reviser - English Language Department

Vacancy Notice 1235

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Reviser - English Language Department  
Reporting To: Head of Language Department
Location: Lyon 
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract 
Duration (in months): 36.00   
Grade: 4   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening: Basic
Deadline for application: 16 July 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

This selection exercise may be used to generate a reserve list of suitable candidates that may be used to address Organization's similar staffing needs in the future.

DEFINITION OF THE POST
Under the supervision of the Head of Language Department, the incumbent revises translations into his/her mother tongue of documents drafted in the other official languages of the Organization, dealing with a broad range of subjects and relating to its day-to-day activities and to the decisions to be taken by its governing bodies. He/she translates, whenever necessary without revision, texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the Organization, particularly those subjects requiring experience and recognized proficiency.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

DUTY 1: Revision
1. Revise translations, into the language of the Department, of texts relating to a wide variety of subjects and varying greatly in terms of quality and style. In that context, ensure that the translation is stylistically, grammatically and syntactically good and that it faithfully reflects the meaning or intention of the original, in accordance with the spirit and style of the language of the Department, observing in-house usage and terminology.
2. May be required to work under pressure of tight deadlines, reconciling quality and speed. Take part, as required, in revision and translation tasks requiring considerable flexibility as part of a team, particularly in connection with statutory meetings.
3. Devote time and effort to developing his/her knowledge and improving his/her skills in the fields covered by his/her team. Achieve and maintain full proficiency in the main IT and other tools and resources available in LSE.

DUTY 2: Terminology and technology
1. Gather information on the relevant professional, scientific and technical areas, consulting specialists, reference works, technical dictionaries, terminology databases and other sources.
2. Enrich LSE’s terminology and document resources by pooling relevant information gathered and the results of research carried out personally; in particular, create and update records in the terminology database.
3. Validate records in the terminology database, if necessary in consultation with the Head of Department.
4. Act as terminology point of contact for his/her Department.
5. Lead the development of new terminology for use where none exists in the target language. Actively participate in standardizing and harmonizing in-house terminology.
6. Contribute personally to the good flow of information and ideas within his/her own team and within Language Services as a whole.
7. Participate as required in training, visits and international meetings on specialist topics and for translation professionals.
8. Participate in the choice of technical tools and in the decision-making process for training.

DUTY 3: Translation and editing
1. Translate, whenever necessary without revision, texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the Organization, particularly those subjects requiring experience and recognized proficiency.
2. Edit texts drafted in the language of the Department by authors from outside LSE to comply with the General Secretariat's usage.
3. For the English Language Department only: précis-writing for statutory events (at the General Secretariat and abroad).

DUTY 4: Advice and training
1. Counsel and assist translators and brief them on the procedures and practices of Language Services, terminology and. a broad range of subjects. Act as a mentor for new translators and provide guidance to other units on institutional matters as required.
2. Provide the Head of Department with an assessment of the work of the Department’s translators and senior translators.
3. Advise on translation work performed outside the Organization by freelance translators and revise their work as necessary. Counsel and assist them.
4. Assist members of other Language Departments in understanding texts in the language of the Department.
5. When the circumstances so require, at the request of the Head of Language Department: (a) organize and coordinate the work of translators and monitor progress of such work in relation to an agreed schedule; and (b) grade tests of candidates for employment, including prospective contractual translators, and assess translators applying to be senior translators.
6. Participate as required in training, visits and international meetings on specialist topics and for translation professionals.

DUTY 5: Other tasks
1. Replace the Head of Language Department to ensure the smooth daily running of the Department in the absence of the latter.
2. Perform such other duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
• A university-level degree in translation, or in a relevant discipline complemented by translation capabilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• At least five years’ experience in translation and revision, preferably in an international organization;
• Solid experience of working with IT applications, in particular CAT tools.

LANGUAGES:
• Perfect command of English as a mother tongue;
• Excellent knowledge of two of the Organization's other languages: French, Spanish or Arabic.

SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Ability to grasp and deal with a wide variety of subject matters (law, IT, forensics, etc.);
• Excellent general knowledge given the wide range of areas covered;
• Management skills;
• Proficiency in working with computer-based applications;
• Proficiency in information-search techniques.

SPECIAL APTITUDES REQUIRED:
• Ability to work without any supervision;
• Knowledge-transfer and teaching skills;
• Strong communication and persuasion skills;
• Thoroughness and accuracy;
• Personal and professional maturity;
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning;
• Ability to work in teams as well as individually;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Good social skills, particularly in a multicultural environment;
• Initiative, creativity (original thinking) and intellectual curiosity;
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks;
• Ability to synthesize ideas;
• Availability and flexibility.