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Language Data Manager in Language Services (22045)

Principal Directorate General Administration (PD 44) provides EPO-wide services in the areas of buildings, facilities and language services. Within PD 44, Directorate Language Services provides editing, translation, interpreting and document formatting as well as maintaining a terminology database for the EPO's three official languages and advising authors on linguistic matters and various aspects of drafting. All of these are essential to our modern organisation, which values quality and consistency in communication.

 

Team Translation and Editing is now looking for a language data manager and expert in post-editing machine translation to continuously optimise language technologies.

 

With us you will:

 

  • perform quality evaluation and risk management for AI-based specialised translation
  • perform quality checks of work delivered by our outsourcing partners
  • manage and continuously improve language technologies such as translation memories, terminology databases, neural machine translation and editing/authoring tools
  • support configuration of machine-translation tools to deliver optimal results with minimal need for post-editing
  • work with authors to enhance quality at source (i.e. pre-edit for machine translation)
  • post-edit machine translation
  • manage editing and translation projects assigned to our outsourcing partners
  • integrate terminology in language software tools and keep it up to date
  • simplify and optimise workflows and processes

 

 

Apply if you have:

 

  • a master's degree in translation, preferably with a specialisation in language data management, artificial intelligence and post-editing, and/or relevant experience in these fields
  • excellent knowledge of artificial intelligence methods relevant to translation and language technologies
  • a forward-thinking approach to developing new solutions, processes and workflows
  • initial experience in helping turn strategic directions into operational objectives
  • a strong ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • willingness to encourage proactive knowledge transfer
  • a strong sense of responsibility and a “can-do” attitude
  • eagerness to continuously learn about new developments in the business area
  • the ability to manage changes effectively while maintaining a high level of service quality
  • highly effective communication and drafting skills

 

Our minimum requirements for this post

  • Diploma of completed studies at master's level or – in exceptional cases – equivalent professional experience
  • Generally, an excellent knowledge (at least C1) of one official language (English, French and German) and ability to understand the other two; alternatively, excellent knowledge (at least C1) of at least one official language (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing language(s) and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required)
  • Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation

 

Process

Candidates are kindly asked to upload an updated CV and outline their motivation in the designated application field (character limit 4000). If so wished, the motivation letter can also be uploaded as a Word or pdf attachment under "Application document" in SuccessFactors. In this case, please indicate in the designated field "Please refer to attached motivation letter".

 

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, competencies, professional experience and language knowledge, supplemented as appropriate by interviews, tests and/or a personality questionnaire.

 

A reserve list may be constituted, should more candidates than required at this time be considered suitable following the selection procedure. Such reserve lists are valid for 18 months and reserve list candidates may be contacted, should a vacancy with substantially the same profile arise during that period.

 

More information on how we recruit can be found on our EPO jobs and careers site.

 

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Key information

Job group: 4

Grade: G7 to G10 (net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 5 901 to 9 620, depending on experience and location) 

Duration of appointment: Five years, with the possibility of extension

Career path: Technical 

Location: Office-wide 

Application deadline: 11. February 2025

Interviews planned for: 03. March 2025 - 14. March 2025

 

* after deduction of EPO-internal tax and before deduction of staff contributions to the social security and pension schemes.

 

We welcome all applications for vacant positions. We consider each on its professional merits – regardless of your nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion or belief.

 



 

Why join us?
✓ Be part of the EPO`s transformation and enable innovation
✓ Work with inspiring people from a variety of cultures
✓ Develop yourself and take on an intellectual challenge

What's in it for you?
✓ A competitive salary
✓ Family-friendly benefits
✓ A good work-life balance
✓ Generous flexibility options 
✓ Relocation benefits and various allowances
✓ Contributory medical insurance and pension schemes
✓ 30 days' leave per year
✓ Free gym access
✓ Social activities and clubs

Who we are
We are the patent office for Europe. We are proud to deliver high-quality patents and efficient services that foster innovation, competitiveness and economic growth.

Our vision
We will empower and motivate our staff to set worldwide standards in intellectual property. Our Office will be effective and transparent, respond to the needs of our users and be agile in managing the changing demands and conditions of a dynamic global patent system. Our work will contribute to a safer, smarter and more sustainable world.

Our values
All our relationships within our Office and with partners around the world will prosper through trust, fairness, mutual respect, adaptability, collaboration and a commitment to excellence.

Our work environment
We believe that diversity is fundamental to our success. Our inclusive work environment respects, values and celebrates our individual differences. We want you to be yourself at work.Join us on this exciting journey to a more digital, collaborative and sustainable organisation.

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