Detail of the vacancy notice
- Directorate: Directorate for Translation
- Management: no
- Unit/Service: Czech, Polish and Slovak Translation Unit
- Grade: Temporary staff member AD5 (under article 2b of the CEOS)
- Period: 2 years, starting from 01 January 2027
- Application: Online application form
- Location: Brussels
- Deadline: 6 November 2026 at noon (Brussels time)
Your job and responsibilities
Interested in a position where you will use your language skills daily? Fancy working in a directorate that serves two separate European Union institutions, where you will familiarise yourself with different European Union projects and policies?
As a translator in the Czech language sector, you will translate often complex documents, covering all spheres of EU activity, into Czech from at least two EU official languages within the set deadlines.
You will be responsible for ensuring a high level of quality, by producing complete, precise and linguistically correct translations that preserve the meaning, essence and aim of the original documents.
You will revise, check and assess translations produced by your colleagues and by external service providers. You will also carry out terminological research using, among other things, various documentary and terminological databases, and will contribute to the terminology work of the Czech language sector and the Directorate for Translation.
You may be expected to carry out other specific tasks in the Czech language sector (e.g., correcting and editing original documents, acting as the team's IT language technology representative).
You will also participate in other side tasks (training, development of IT tools, etc.).
You will be part of a dynamic directorate, which offers a wide range of internal and interinstitutional training courses, including language classes, as well as formal and informal contact with colleagues in other units through cross-departmental activities.
Who are we? What are the challenges for us ahead?
The Directorate for Translation (DT) has a language team for each official EU language. The vacant position is in the Czech, Polish and Slovak Translation Unit, Czech sector.
Our mission? To provide translation and other language services to the European Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee. Through the common voice of translation, DT helps the members of the Committees influence EU decisions and policies, bring them closer to its citizens and thus strengthen the EU's democratic legitimacy.
Our main achievements
- We have adapted to the fast-changing world of translation, applying new technologies and offering tailored training to our staff;
- We pride ourselves on our modern approach and efficient translation procedures based on electronic workflows and paperless working methods, while maintaining a strong focus on high-quality texts and client orientation;
- We foster a workplace built on mutual respect and a healthy work-life balance with emphasis on continuous learning and development.
Our challenges ahead
- We aim to achieve sustainable multilingualism through a combination of high quality and efficiency;
We are committed to staying in step with evolving translation technologies, so that we can best harness them for our needs.
Are you the talent we are looking for?
General abilities and capacities required
- Think with a critical spirit, analyse and solve problems pragmatically.
- Assess critically credibility and reliability of sources, data and information and use relevant digital tools to carry out the duties.
- Organise own work, demonstrate responsibility, identify priorities, take appropriate decisions and deliver results.
- Adapt to an evolving working environment, demonstrate commitment and adopt constructive attitude at all times. Remain effective and flexible even during periods of heavy activity.
- Take initiative to achieve individual and shared objectives, demonstrate ownership and work autonomously.
- Learn and professionally develop to continuously enhance job performance and knowledge of the organisation and working environment.
- Work together with others in a constructive way by contributing to diverse and inclusive working environment. Demonstrate respect and courtesy at all times.
- Convey information and relevant opinions clearly and concisely both orally and in writing, facilitate interaction and engage effectively with others. Treat confidential or sensitive information accordingly.
Job-specific requirements
- You have a perfect command of the Czech language (mother tongue or equivalent).
- You have a very good knowledge of and the ability to translate from English and from one or more of the following languages: Spanish, French. Knowledge of other official EU languages would be considered an asset. Translators may be required to learn other official languages of the EU during their career.
- You have a good command of current translation-related IT applications (Microsoft Office, SDL Trados Studio or other computer-aided translation tools, etc.) and are willing to further develop in this area.
- You are able to manage translation assignments efficiently, taking account of deadlines, priorities and the operational needs of the language sector.
- You are able to collaborate effectively with translators, revisers and other colleagues in a multilingual and multicultural working environment.
- You are able to deliver accurate and high-quality translations within demanding deadlines and in periods of high workload.
Assets
- Previous experience in translation and translation quality assessment is a strong asset.
- Knowledge of the CoR and the EESC and of their structures, aims and contribution to the EU is desirable.
Please note that candidates must meet the eligibility criteria specified in art. 12(2) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants.