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Interpreter (English and Irish Interpretation unit)

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

The European Commission is looking for 2 interpreters for the English and Irish Interpretation unit in Brussels. The job means interpreting at Commission meetings, including hybrid and online ones, and helping with quality checks and training of interpreters.

Temporary agent EU citizens

Can you apply?

Only citizens of EU Member States who enjoy full civil rights can apply. You must also meet military service obligations, be physically fit and provide good character references.

Languages
Language A: English. C1 in French, plus C2 and C3 in other EU languages; or C1 and C2 in two of French, German or Italian. Minimum eligibility: C1 in one EU language and B2 in a second.
Education
Bachelor's degree · University studies of at least 3 years, with a diploma. Interpreter training or a university degree in conference interpreting is also needed.
Experience
No fixed number of years. Either 4 years of conference interpreter training, or a degree plus training, or a degree plus one year of proven conference interpreting work.
Contract
Temporary agent (Article 2(b) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants), AD function group. First contract up to 4 years, extendable once for up to 2 years.

What they ask for:

  • Degree plus conference interpreter training, or four years of such training
  • Accredited in the interinstitutional list of ACIs, or proven work in an EU institution
  • Language A English, with the required C-language levels
  • Citizen of an EU Member State with full civil rights
  • Ability to pass a security clearance after recruitment

What you would do

  • Interpret at meetings in the active working languages, including hybrid and online meetings
  • Assess interpretation quality when the Head of Unit asks
  • Take part in interpretation tests and interpreter professional development
  • Expand your language combination according to service needs
  • Deepen your thematic and terminology knowledge

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by email to the address given in the notice. Put both selection references in the subject line, and send before the deadline.

Good to know:

  • Successful candidates must pass a security clearance after recruitment.
  • Officials, staff of other EU institutions and competition laureates get priority.
  • The selection will be run in English and French, possibly in another language.
  • The first contract is up to 4 years, with one extension of up to 2 years; probation is 9 months.

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We wrote this summary automatically from the official notice, published by EU Careers (eu-careers.europa.eu). Only the official notice counts: read it before you apply.

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