Short-term Language Technology Assistant

Vor 3 Tagen

Wien, Wien, Österreich OSCE - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Vollzeit

Background:

Please note that this is a temporary part-time assignment (50%) for the duration of 5 months 29 days with the possibility of
extension for another 5 months 29 days, subject to budget availability.
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects.

It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, combating human trafficking, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities.

All 57 participating States enjoy equal status, and decisions are taken by consensus on a politically, but not legally binding basis.


The OSCE Secretariat in Vienna assists the Chairmanship in its activities, and provides operational and administrative support to the field operations, and, as appropriate, to other institutions.


The Office of the Secretary General (OSG) plays a key role in supporting the Secretary General in the effective implementation of his/her mandate and specific tasks given to him/her by the OSCE participating States.

This includes primarily assisting the Secretary General in his/her activities, serving as a focal point for liaison and support to the Chairperson-in-Office, and co-ordinating tasks across the Secretariat.

It groups horizontal services such as Executive Management, Communications and Media Relations, Legal Services, External Co-operation, Security Management, Gender Issues, Conference and Language Services, Central Records Management, and oversees the OSCE Documentation Centre in Prague (DCiP).

The OSG ensures effective co-ordination of policy advice provided to the Secretary General and the Chairmanship, and management decisions taken by the Secretary General.


Conference and Language Services, as part of the OSG, provides professional support to the decision-making bodies of the OSCE and the respective delegations on matters dealing with the organization of meetings, including interpretation and translation, documents control, editing and word processing services.


Tasks and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Linguist, the successful candidate will be tasked with the following duties:

  • Supporting and co-ordinating the computer-assisted translation (CAT) tool related work of Language Assistants where necessary;
  • Reviewing the CAT tool related workflows, and proposing improvements;
  • Administering the ticketing process vis-à-vis the external language technology provider;
  • Providing support and advice to Language Assistants and freelance translators and editors on technical aspects of terminology work;
  • Implementing technical aspects of terminology work and co-ordinates terminology workflows: e.g., splitting and merging of term bases, co-ordination of the review of term bases, merging with the central term base, etc.;
  • Acting as a focal point for requests to add, delete or correct entries in the central term base;
  • Being responsible for maintenance, update and data integrity of the term bases and related files;
  • Performing other related duties as assigned.
For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Secretariat, please see

Necessary Qualifications:

  • Completed secondary education;
  • A minimum of 3 years of working experience in language technology;
  • Computer literate with practical experience using Microsoft applications and computerassisted translation (CAT) and terminology tools, excellent knowledge of Trados Studio and MultiTerm;
  • Knowledge of latest CAT and terminology tools developments;
  • Ability to collect information from a variety of sources;
  • Experience in coordinating the work of others;
  • Posession of good team working skills;
  • Professional fluency in English with excellent communication (both oral and written) skills; working knowledge of other OSCE languages is an asset;
  • Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;
  • Ability and willingness to work as a member of team, with people of different cultural, and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity.

Remuneration Package:
Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deduction, is around EUR 2, times a year) depending on family status. OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria. Social benefits will include possibility of participation in the Cigna medical insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund.

Please note that appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under .

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see[ ]).

The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization.

Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity, independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model, please see []).

Please note that for this position the OSCE does not reimburse expenses such as travel in connection with interviews, tests, visas and relocation.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

The mandatory retirement age at the OSCE is 65 years for contracted positions at the general service, professional and director level. The Organization shall apply an age limit of 63 years at the time of appointment as the incumbent selected is normally expected to carry out the contractual obligation of two years.
Additional Information

  • Issued by: OSCE Secretariat
  • Requisition ID: SEC000495
  • Contract Type: Local Contracted
  • Grade: G4
  • Job Level: General Services
  • Job Type: Contracted
  • Number of posts: 1


 Location: SEC
  • OSCE Secretariat, Vienna
  • Issue Date: Jun 26, 202
  • Closing Date: Jul 24, 2024
  • Employee Status: Short-Term
  • Schedule: Parttime
  • Education Level: High School Diploma / (GED)
Target Start Date: 02 September 2024

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