Associate Translator

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE\:  please note that the deadline for applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location.

1. Organizational Setting

The post is located in the PCT Translation Division in the PCT Services Department of the Patents and Technology Sector. The PCT Translation Division is responsible for delivering high-quality publication-ready translation in relation to patent applications filed under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).  In particular, the PCT Translation Division is responsible for the translation of scientific, technical and legal documents, mainly the abstracts of international patent applications and scientific, technical and legal reports relating to the patentability of inventions.

2. Purpose Statement

As part of Asian Languages Section II, the incumbent is required to translate and self-revise specialized scientific and technical texts from Chinese into English in a timely and efficient manner. The incumbent is also required to contribute to other translation-related activities as required.

3. Reporting Lines

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Head of the Asian Languages Section II.

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties\:

a.   Translate and self-revise texts in a wide range of scientific and technical subjects from Chinese into English, within the deadlines set and according to the performance standards of the Section;

b.   Modify and finalize abstracts provided by other translation suppliers on demand and with a very quick turnaround time;

c.   Participate in the compilation of the terminology database of the PCT Translation Division;

d.   Use computer-assisted translation, terminology and machine translation tools and perform the post-editing of machine translations for data collection, providing feedback on request;

e.   Perform other related duties as required.

Education (Essential)

First level university degree in modern languages, linguistics, in a scientific or technical field, or in a related field.

Education (Desirable)

Advanced university degree in translation.

Experience (Essential)

At least three years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated ability to perform technical translation from Chinese to English.  An advanced university degree in one of the aforementioned disciplines may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.

Language (Essential)

Mother tongue level of English and excellent knowledge of Chinese (first working language).

Language (Desirable)

Knowledge of other PCT publication languages (Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish).

Job Related Competencies (Essential)

Knowledge of translation technology and software tools that aid the translation process.
Ability to grasp scientific and technical issues in a wide variety of fields.
Ability to work accurately and to respect strict deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Job Related Competencies (Desirable)

Knowledge of the subject matter dealt with by WIPO.

1. Communicating effectively.
2. Showing team spirit.
3. Demonstrating integrity.
4. Valuing diversity.
5. Producing results.
6. Showing service orientation.
7. Seeing the big picture.
8. Seeking change and innovation.
9. Developing yourself and others.

5. Information

Annual salary\:

Total annual salary consists of a net annual salary (net of taxes and before medical insurance and pension fund deductions) in US dollars and a post adjustment.  Please note that this estimate is for information only.  The post adjustment multiplier (cost of living allowance) is variable and subject to change (increase or decrease) without notice.  The figures quoted below are based on the February 2021 rate of 89.4%

Salaries and allowances are paid in Swiss francs at the official rate of exchange of the United Nations.

Please refer to WIPO’s Staff Regulation and Rules for detailed information concerning salaries, benefits and allowances.

Additional Information

Temporary appointments are renewable, subject to continuing needs, availability of budget and satisfactory performance with a maximum cumulative length of two years.

Applications from qualified women as well as from qualified nationals of unrepresented Member States of WIPO and underrepresented geographical regions are encouraged. Please click on the following links for the list of unrepresented Member States and the list of underrepresented regions and the WIPO Member States in these regions.

By completing an application, candidates understand that any willful misrepresentation made on this web site, or on any other documents submitted to WIPO during the application, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process, or termination of employment with WIPO at a later date, if that employment resulted from such willful misrepresentations.

In the event that your candidature is shortlisted, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of an identification and of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WIPO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link\: http\://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.

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Additional testing/interviewing may be used as a form of screening. Initial appointment is subject to satisfactory professional references.

Additional background checks may be required.