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Translation coordinator

Geneva Interim View Job Description
Maternity leave replacement. Interim mission from August 12th until February 28th: The Translations Coordinator oversees the list of external suppliers, handles translation requests, delegates tasks to linguists, offers administrative and technical support to enhance the Translations Team's productivity, and optimizes the utilization of Computer Assisted Translation (CAT) tools for both staff and external translators.
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Added 13/05/2024

  • You want to join an international organization
  • You are available as of August 12th

About Our Client

International organization based in Geneva.

Job Description

  • Reviews incoming documents for translation and communicates with clients to confirm project scope and target languages, ensuring clarity and readiness for translation.
  • Manages the roster of external translators, including task assignment, quotation reception, system supplier creation, and maintenance of contact details and availability schedules.
  • Prepares documents for translation by converting text from various file formats into Word format, determining word counts, and processing pre-translation tasks.
  • Supervises the workflow of translation requests, distributing projects among in-house translators and external contractors proficient in multiple languages, while confirming availability and meeting deadlines.
  • Engages in discussions with clients to finalize project timelines.
  • Coordinates document versions for large projects requiring frequent updates.
  • Maintains CAT tools and systems to enhance translation speed, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Offers technical assistance to translators regarding CAT tools and serves as an intermediary between the team and technical support provided by CAT tool software providers.
  • Oversees purchase orders (POs) and budgetary matters, handling quotation processing and invoice management.
  • Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) for coordination tasks involving external translators and internal staff, and ensures existing SOPs and guidelines remain up to date.

The Successful Applicant

  • Minimum three years' full-time experience as a translation project manager
  • Experience providing client service in a fast-paced environment
  • Expert knowledge of computer-assisted translation technologies at project management level; solid knowledge of MemoQ
  • Client oriented with a creative problem-solving approach
  • Experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment requiring coordination with a large number of stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

What's on Offer

Interim comtract from August 12th until February 2025.

Contact
Sonia Azougagh
Quote job ref
JN-052024-6422010

Job summary

Job Function
Public Sector & Not for Profit
Specialisation
Project Assistant
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Interim
Consultant name
Sonia Azougagh
Job Reference
JN-052024-6422010

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