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Interpreter - French Unit

European Commission · Brussels, Belgium

This post in plain words

You would interpret at European Commission meetings in Brussels, including hybrid and online meetings. The French Interpretation unit of DG SCIC wants to hire 4 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 the military service obligations of your country and be physically fit for the job.

Languages
French as main language (A), English as B, and C1 and C2 in other EU languages. Minimum: C1 in one EU language and B2 in a second.
Education
Bachelor's degree · University studies of at least 3 years, with a diploma. Conference interpreter training or accreditation is also needed, depending on the route.
Experience
No fixed number of years. One route accepts one year of proven work as a conference interpreter instead of full training.
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 by up to 2 years.

What they ask for:

  • University degree of at least 3 years plus conference interpreter training, or an equivalent route.
  • Accreditation as conference interpreter, or experience as one in a European Institution.
  • French as main language, English as B, and C1 and C2 in other EU languages.
  • Proficiency in job-specific IT tools.
  • Willingness to undergo a security clearance after recruitment.

What you would do

  • Interpret at meetings into active working languages, including hybrid and online meetings.
  • Carry out quality assessment tasks when the Head of Unit asks.
  • Take part in interpretation tests and the professional development of interpreters.
  • Expand your language combination according to service needs.
  • Build your thematic and terminology knowledge.

How to apply

Send one PDF with your CV first and the completed application form second, by email before the deadline. Quote the selection reference in the subject line.

Good to know:

  • Officials and competition laureates have priority under Article 29 of the Staff Regulations.
  • Selection will be in English or French, possibly in another language.
  • Successful candidates must complete a 9-month probation and security clearance.
  • The place of work is Brussels, and a medical check-up is required before recruitment.

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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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