Freelance Multilingual Output Production Assistant
Organizational Context
The Department of Management (MT) provides essential services supporting the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. The Division of Conference and Document Services, specifically the Language Services Section (LSS), coordinates and delivers language services, promoting multilingualism and maintaining standards through editing and translation of various Agency documents and publications.
Job Purpose
This talent pipeline aims to build a roster of freelance Multilingual Output Production Assistants for the IAEA. Under the Coordinator's guidance, these assistants will primarily proofread and format content for dissemination. The role contributes to the effective exchange and dissemination of scientific and technical information by ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and proper presentation of documents in multiple languages, supporting the Agency's mandate and its interactions with Member States.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include proofreading content in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish, ensuring accuracy and consistency in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and syntax according to quality guidelines. Assistants will archive and disseminate finalized content, support the compilation of official records for IAEA Policy-Making Organs, and check/format content, including tables and figures, for accurate presentation. Additional duties may involve aligning translated texts, transcribing statements, preparing files for translation software, and providing backup support.
Work Experience
Experience in proofreading and layout tasks is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, and experience with IT translation tools, particularly Trados Studio, is desirable. The role requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Skills
Planning and organization, Teamwork, Achieving results, Communication, Analytical thinking, Knowledge sharing and learning, Commitment to continuous process improvement.